Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition Opens October 30 at Shibuya BEAM; Figures of Wesker and Others Shown for the First Time

“THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of Capcom’s Resident Evil (Biohazard) game series, will be held at BEAM Gallery on the 4th floor of Shibuya BEAM in Shibuya, Tokyo, from Friday, October 30 to Thursday, December 24, 2026. It is organized, directed and produced by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, with cooperation and supervision by Capcom Co., Ltd. The exhibition traces the series’ incidents and characters through seven FILES and shows figures of Albert Wesker, Alcina Dimitrescu and others for the first time in the world. It runs for 56 days and is open every day.

Why now? 30 years since the first game, 213 million units sold

According to Capcom, Resident Evil is a survival horror game in which players make full use of weapons and items to survive extreme situations. The first game was released in 1996, and cumulative series sales total 213 million units (as of June 30, 2026).

The first section, FILE1 “A Lineage of Fear,” looks back, with memorable scenes from the games, on how a single incident at a mansion spread to a city and then to the world. FILE5 takes up the latest title, Resident Evil Requiem, and shows for the first time the headgear worn by Victor Gideon, a suspect in a series of mysterious deaths across the United States.

In Tokyo, game anniversary exhibitions continue from this autumn into next year. The Kojima Productions 10th Anniversary Exhibition begins at Azabudai Hills Gallery on October 31, and in January 2027 the Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Exhibition opens at the Tokyo National Museum.

What can visitors see? Seven FILES and figures shown for the first time in the world

The exhibition is organized into seven FILES. The content introduced on the official website is as follows.

• FILE1 “A Lineage of Fear”: Looks back on the many incidents in the series together with memorable scenes.

• FILE2 “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD Theater”: Follows past incidents in chronological order while projecting scenes from each title on a large screen.

• FILE3 “Evidence of Fear”: Consists of three areas. “The Original Virus” deals with the series’ origin, the t-Virus developed by Umbrella; in “Facing the Parasites,” visitors confront Las Plagas and creatures infected with them; and “The Mold and Hallucinations” lets visitors feel as if they were hallucinating after being infected by the Mold.

• FILE4 “Memories of Those Who Fought Back”: Introduces the protagonists who stand up to creatures and villains, from their first appearances to the latest title, in rich detail.

• FILE5 “Resident Evil Requiem”: A display on the latest title, showing Victor Gideon’s headgear for the first time.

• FILE6 “Umbrella Quarantine Station”: Only the name is listed on the official website (as of October 20).

• FILE7 “Official Merchandise Shop”: Sells original merchandise. Entry to the shop alone is not possible.

Figures made for the exhibition are also displayed. At the end of “Facing the Parasites” stands a life-size figure of Albert Wesker, who operated behind the scenes as the mastermind of many incidents. In “The Mold and Hallucinations,” Alcina Dimitrescu, one of the Four Lords serving Mother Miranda, is shown seated at her full height (about 290 cm). There is also a photo spot where Jack Baker emerges from a wall.

For FILE4, a life-size figure of Leon S. Kennedy, who has survived many incidents since the Raccoon City incident, is being made. Capcom’s release of October 16 includes in-progress images of the three figures to be shown for the first time in the world at the exhibition: Leon, Wesker and Dimitrescu.

Tickets and prices: cheaper if bought by October 29

Tickets for all days are timed and sold through Ticket Pia. Prices (tax included) vary by purchase date and entry date. If bought by Thursday, October 29, adults (junior high school students and older) pay 3,000 yen on weekdays and 3,300 yen on weekends and holidays, and children (elementary school students) 1,300 yen on weekdays and 1,500 yen on weekends and holidays.

If bought from Friday, October 30, adults pay 3,300 yen on weekdays and 3,600 yen on weekends and holidays, and children 1,500 yen on weekdays and 1,700 yen on weekends and holidays. Tickets with a limited bonus of a framed pin set of the series’ key art are shown as sold out on the official website. Payment fees and the like are charged separately.

One preschool child per guardian aged 18 or over is admitted free (from the second child, a child’s ticket is required). Holders of a disability certificate also need a ticket, and one caregiver aged 18 or over is admitted free. There are no group or disability discounts. Visitors receive a sticker featuring new 30th anniversary art (while supplies last).

Entry notes, access and collaboration food

Visitors are admitted according to the meeting time on their ticket, and latecomers may be refused entry that day. Re-entry is not allowed. Photography is permitted only with mobile phones and smartphones, except in the theater and the merchandise shop, and flash, selfie sticks and tripods cannot be used. Large items such as suitcases and strollers cannot be brought in, and there are no toilets in the venue.

The works covered include games rated CERO “D” (ages 17 and up) and “Z” (ages 18 and up only). The exhibition is open to all ages but includes depictions of violence and blood and horror effects. The organizer urges caution for small children and those sensitive to such stimuli.

Shibuya BEAM (31-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) is a five-minute walk from Shibuya Station. Dipper Dan Shibuya BEAM on the first floor sells collaboration food that can be bought without an exhibition ticket: three crepes (1,300 yen each) and three drinks (1,100 yen each), each with an original coaster (while supplies last).

Editor’s perspective

The exhibition divides 30 years into themes: the spread of the incidents (FILE1 and 2), “evidence” such as viruses and parasites (FILE3), the protagonists (FILE4) and the latest title (FILE5). Some figures, like Leon, are still being made ahead of the run, and the release shows them before completion. Families planning to visit should check the organizer’s cautions in advance.

Overview

Name: THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Dates: Friday, October 30 – Thursday, December 24, 2026
Hours: Weekdays 10:00–21:00, weekends and holidays 9:00–21:00 (last entry 19:59)
Closed: Open every day
Venue: BEAM Gallery, Shibuya BEAM 4F
Address: 31-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older) weekdays 3,300 yen, weekends and holidays 3,600 yen; children (elementary school students) weekdays 1,500 yen, weekends and holidays 1,700 yen. If bought by October 29: adults weekdays 3,000 yen, weekends and holidays 3,300 yen; children weekdays 1,300 yen, weekends and holidays 1,500 yen (tax included; timed entry on all days)
Organized, directed and produced by: Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Cooperation and supervision: Capcom Co., Ltd.
Copyright: ©CAPCOM ©TOHOKUSHINSHA FILM CORPORATION
Official website: https://bhre30th-exhibition.jp/
*Information as of October 20, 2026. Please check the official website for the latest information.

*Top image: Exhibition image for THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition (from a press release by Capcom Co., Ltd.)

*This article was compiled by the TOKYO ART SPHERE editorial team based on press materials from Capcom Co., Ltd. and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (October 16, 2026) and information on the official website.

Text: TOKYO ART SPHERE Editorial Team