Hana Yori Dango Manga Gets Artful 30th Anniversary Exhibition
30 years ago, Yoko Kamio won our hearts with Hana Yori Dango. The story of middle-class Tsukushi navigating the attentions of the wealthy F4 at her new school turns from aggressive to romantic. Now, fans can relive the series’s many dramatic moments at Hana Yori Dango -Jewelry Box-, an art exhibition taking place this spring.
The event was announced with newly-drawn art of the F4 and their beloved Tsukushi in party dress (seen above). Visitors to the event will be able to see more new art, as well as original pieces from across the history of the series. All told, there will be more than 250 works of art on display.
Visitors can also check out a video corner showcasing dramatic moments from the series, as well as a special display all about the coolness of the F4.
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Tickets go on sale today, and can be purchased with a “Jewelry Box” add-on. The gift box contains a notebook, stickers and sticky notes:
Matsuya Ginza will also be getting in on the anniversary action. Starting February 5, the exhibition’s venue will be offering a special box of Hana Yori Dango berry-flavored chocolates, decorated with art of the main characters:
The exhibition takes place April 19-May 8 at Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza. From there, it will travel to venues in Osaka, Shizuoka, Fukuoka and Hyogo.
Source: Comic Natalie
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