The 30th Anniversary of the Series: Hajime no Ippo: The Great Original Art Exhibition - The Bout of the Soul (連載30周年記念 はじめの一歩 大原画展 ～魂のバウト～) was a Hajime no Ippo Art Exhibit that was held from November 16th, 2019 to December 1st, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan as part of the 30th Anniversary celebration of Hajime no Ippo reaching the 30 year mark that will feature various artwork Morikawa Jouji has made over the past 30 years. On January 17, 2020, it was announced that the art exhibit will also be held in Miyagi, taking place at the Ishinomori Manga Museum in the exhibition room on the second floor from February 22, 2020 to April 12, 2020. The exhibition was extended from June 1, 2020 until August 30, 2020 due to the coronavirus, where additional measures against colds and seasonal flu were taken.
Introduction[]
In August 2019[1], in Issue 36 of Weekly Shōnen Magazine, it was announced that as part of the 30th Year Anniversary for Hajime no Ippo serialisation that there would be a Hajime no Ippo Art Exhibit during November 16, 2019 to December 1, 2019 that would display Morikawa's artwork of volume covers, match posters, and various pages of the manga created over the 30 years. The event was held in Seibu Shibuya Branch Movida Building 6F in the Special Venue. In the same issue, it was also announced that there would be a live action stage play called "Real Fighting Hajime no Ippo: The Glorious Stage!!" it would be performed in Tokyo in January 2020. In the stage version, Kiyasu Kouhei, who acted as the voice actor of the main character, Makunouchi Ippo in the anime, would be in charge. Also part of the 30th Anniversary in November, Morikawa's sponsored Hajime no Ippo Featherweight Tournament quarter-final round took place on November 19, 2020 during the Art Exhibit.
On January 17, 2020, it was announced that Hajime no Ippo Art Exhibit would be held in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi prefecture from February 22, 2020 to April 12, 2020. During the exhibit's run, the semi-final match will be held for Morikawa's Featherweight Boxing Tournament on February 27, 2020.
Tokyo[]
Morikawa in front of pages of the first chapter of Hajime no Ippo.
In the Tokyo exhibition, more than 200 original paintings was exhibited, including cover illustrations of 125 volumes of the series, numerous famous matches, and the climax scene of the three matches selected from the best bout (Makunouchi Ippo vs. Sendō Takeshi title match, Kimura Tatsuya vs. Mashiba Ryō, and Takamura Mamoru vs. Bryan Hawk.) The exhibit also displayed current manuscripts of the chapters released in Weekly Shōnen Magazine over the course of the art exhibit. There were also events where Morikawa visited for autograph session (on November 16, November 23, and December 1st) and live drawing, as well as special original goods sold including posters, t-shirts, books, etc..
- Dates: Saturday, November 16 - Sunday, December 1, 2019
- Venue: Special venue on the 6th floor of The Mobida Building, Seibu Shibuya Store, Tokyo
- Time: 10:00-21:00 (Admission until 30 minutes before closing on each day, close at 20:00 on the last day)
- Admission: 900 yen for general students, 700 yen for college and high school students, 500 yen for junior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger.
Live Drawing[]
Morikawa displaying the live drawing.
On November 16th, 2019, Morikawa took part in a live drawing, where he drew a manga version of his stage play promotion poster that features the manga character version that the actors are portraying in front of a live audience. During the live drawing, he allowed a few lucky audience members to assist him in the drawing by shading in a character's hair. Then over the course of the art exhibit, Morikawa completed the poster.
Video of Live Drawing[]
Here is a video of Morikawa during the Live Drawing while interacting with the crowd.
G-SHOCK[]
G-SHOCK Watches advertisement.
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the series of "Hajime no Ippo", G-shock pursuing toughness and the artwork collaboration of Makunouchi and his friends in pursuit of the meaning of strength is finally realised. From November 16, 2019 to December 1, 2019, the Seibu Shibuya Store Movida Hall 6th floor special venue held an exhibition of original paintings commemorating the 30th anniversary of the series of "Hajime no Ippo". As part of the collaboration, Morikawa created artwork for it, and the ads featured the characters Makunouchi Ippo, Miyata Ichirō, Sendō Takeshi , Takamura Mamoru, and Alexander Volg Zangief, where they are demonstrating their toughness during the story.
The g-shock collaboration is a digital and analogue combination model "GA-140" series. It is a model that inherits the big case based on the GA-100 and updates the design of the dial and needle.
Tokyo Related Gallery[]
Ishinomaki City[]
Morikawa outside of Ishinomori Manga Museum.
In the Ishinomaki Exhibit[2], it featured more than 200 original drawings, including a book cover illustration and a climax scene of the "Best Bout" of a number of famous matches. The first exhibition held in Shibuya, Tokyo in November and December 2019, and the second venue, Ishinomaki, exhibited a number of original paintings for the first time, including the addition of three new book cover illustrations and three "Best Bout" originals. During the exhibition, original art exhibition original goods and prints are sold, and collaboration menus with local Ishinomaki restaurants will also appear.
- Date: Saturday, June 1, 2020 - August 30, 2020
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Venue: Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum, 2nd floor, Exhibition Room
- Closed: 6/16 (Tuesday)
- Admission: 840 yen for adults, 520 yen for junior high and high school students, 210 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers (including permanent exhibition admission fee)
On February 28, 2020[3], it was announced they cancelled the "Morikawa Jouji-sensei Autograph Session" that scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum. This was because they have determined that they cannot ensure the safety of their customers due to the expansion of the coronavirus.
On March 2, 2020[4], it was announced that in response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the temporary closure of the Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum from Tuesday, March 3 to Tuesday, March 17. The "Hajime no Ippo: The Great Original Art Exhibition" will also be suspended during this period.
On March 31, 2020[5], Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum announced that the museum would remain closed until April 15, 2020 due to the measures in place to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infections. The exhibition "Hajime no Ippo: The Great Original Art Exhibition - The Bout of the Soul" was scheduled to be held until April 12, but it was decided to extend it due to the kindness of Morikawa Jouji and Kodansha. They would release the extended period date when it gets decided. On May 7, 2020,[6] it was announced that the date for the reopening of the Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum was extending from May 10, 2020 to May 31, 2020, with Hajime no Ippo'ss art exhibition date to be revealed at a later time.
The exhibition was extended from June 1, 2020 until August 30, 2020, where additional measures against colds and seasonal flu were taken.[7]
Hajime no Ippo themed Food[]
Hajime no Ippo themed food
The collaboration menu, which is always popular at the Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum's special exhibition, also appears in the "Hajime no Ippo: The Original Art Exhibition"!
Blue Zone[]
In the coffee shop "BLUE Zone" (located on the 3rd floor of the Ishinomori Art Gallery) will be selling some Hajime no Ippo related theme food during the museum run.
- Ippo vs Miyata - Kazegami Raijin Curry (風神雷神カレ)
- Price - 980 Yen ($8.92)
- Description: Ippo vs Miyata dream match makeup realised in curry!? Two types of curry and ingredients expressing Miyata's and Ippo's nickname (Thunder God and Wind God).
- Mashiba Ryo's - Reaper Parfait (死神パフェ)
- Price - 880 Yen ($8.01)
- Description: A full-volume parfait that gave the atmosphere of the god of death. Based on coffee jelly, black sesame ice cream and vanilla ice cream, topped with bright red petite shoe accent!
- Makunouchi Ippo - KO! Strawberry Milk (KO！ いちごミルク)
- Price - 700 Yen ($6.37)
- Description: Strawberry milk with the image of a uniform of Ippo. Sprinkle on the star sugar and drink it!
Common-Ship Hashidori[]
Hajime no Ippo themed food.
- Note: Due to the suspension from the coronavirus, these food items were discontinued during the Exhibits extended run.
A collaboration menu of 4 products appeared from four stores of Yatai Village "COMMON-SHIP 橋通りメニュー" located about a 3-minute walk from Ishinomori Yukakan.
- Makunouchi Ippo's Dempsey Roll Sushi (幕之内一歩のデンプシーロール寿司)
- Price - 800 Yen ($8.01)
- Description: Yuru organic menu that expresses the rice cake roll of the rice in sushi!
- Location sold: Natural food restaurant (自然食食堂 さん) (Note - Weekdays from 11:00 to 19:00, Friday, Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00)
- Warm Soup That Volg Also Drank (ヴォルグも飲みたイ温かいスープ)
- Price - 800 Yen ($8.01)
- Description: It is a soup inspired by the cuisine of Volg's hometown of Russia (Borscht)!
- Location sold: Iron plate WHITE (鉄板ですWHITE) (Note - Weekdays from 11:30 to 21:00, Sunday from 11:30 to 22:00)
- Sendō Takeshi's Daily Change of🐾 Deep-fried Kushiage (千堂武士の日替わり🐾どつき串揚げ)
- Price - 680 Yen ($6.19)
- Description: Five fried skewers, Osaka's speciality, are served in Sendō . We will deliver seasonal ingredients of the day on a daily basis. With footprint sauce that imaged the cat of the friend of Sendō.
- Location sold: Deep-Fried Salmon (串揚げ 笑) (Note - Tue-Sat 12:00-14:00/17:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-15:00/17:00-20:00)
- Mamoru Takamura - King (Champion) Garlic Beef Steak (王様(チャンピオン)ガーリック牛ステーキ)
- Price - 1200 Yen ($10.92)
- Description: Beef steak inspired by the champion belt. The flavor of garlic will whet your appetite!
- Location sold: Yakitori Hiro (やきとり広) (Note - Tue-Wed-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00)
Ishinomaki Related Gallery[]
Links[]
- Website: http://ippo.gengaten.com/
- Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/ippo_genga