Uoto 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10. Opens December 19 at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM; the Artist May Draw a New Serialization at the Venue

“Uoto 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10.,” the first exhibition devoted to manga artist Uoto, commemorating the 10th anniversary of his debut, will be held from Saturday, December 19, 2026 to Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (national holiday) at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM on the first basement floor of the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho, Tokyo. Centered on Hyakuemu. (100 Meters), Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and Welcome to FACT (Tokyo S Ward, Second Branch)!, it displays about 150 original drawings, records of how the works were conceived, storyboards and design materials. Uoto’s workroom is set up at the venue, and he may work on a new serialization there during the exhibition.

Why now? The first exhibition in the ten years since his debut

Uoto was born in Tokyo in 1997. He began submitting work at 13 and made his serialized debut with Hyakuemu. in November 2018. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, serialized from September 2020, concluded in April 2022 and received the Grand Prize of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize that same month; his official profile describes him as the youngest winner ever. A TV anime of the work aired on NHK General TV from October 2024.

He went on to serialize Welcome to FACT (Tokyo S Ward, Second Branch)!, and Hyakuemu. was made into an animated feature film. The organizer describes the exhibition as unraveling the trajectory of his creative process, from the starting point of each concept to original drawings, storyboards and the staging of each work’s world.

In a comment on the official website, Uoto positions the exhibition as marking ten years since his debut as a manga artist, and writes that he hoped to express not only the inside of his works but also, a little, their outside.

What can visitors see? From one-shots to three serializations

The exhibition begins with his early one-shot works as a prologue and moves on to his serialized works, starting with Hyakuemu. Each work has a spatial design using a motif that symbolizes it: a 100-meter track for Hyakuemu., a starry sky for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and a logic tree for Welcome to FACT (Tokyo S Ward, Second Branch)!

In these spaces are about 150 items, including original drawings, records of how the works were conceived, storyboards, design materials and even notes. By showing not only finished manuscripts but also the materials that led to them, the exhibition reveals the trajectory of his creation and the origins of his thinking.

What is the workroom at the venue? 500 yen extra when he is present

Uoto’s own workroom appears at the venue, and he may work on a new serialization there. Works created during the exhibition will be added to the display as they are made, so the exhibition space will change day by day. Uoto’s hours in the room are not disclosed or announced.

Entering the workroom while he is present costs 500 yen (tax included) in addition to the exhibition ticket. It is free for high school students and younger; payment is made at the venue and cannot be made in advance. Before entering, visitors must agree to the rules and sign a pledge, and put smartphones and other recording devices in a lockable bag provided at the venue. Inside, visitors are asked not to take photos, speak to Uoto or talk with one another.

When Uoto is not present, visitors can enter the workroom and take photos (some subjects may not be photographed). Whether he is in the room is indicated in front of it.

Tickets, prices and merchandise

Tickets are timed and have been sold through e+ since October 17. Prices (tax included) are 2,500 yen for adults and university students, 1,800 yen for high school students and 1,300 yen for elementary and junior high school students. A limited ticket with a UO10. logo rubber key ring (3,700 yen) is also available.

The merchandise is planned and supervised by Uoto himself, with ANREALAGE, JOHNDOE, HATRA and magma joining as collaborators. Details will be announced later on the official website and social media.

Hours and access

Opening hours are 10:00 to 20:00, until 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It is closed on Friday, January 1, 2027. The venue is a one-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station and a five-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station, and is connected to Tokyo Station on the Keiyo Line and Yurakucho Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line via the first basement concourse.

Editor’s perspective

The exhibition does not simply display finished drawings; it places within the venue a space where creation continues during the run. Because works made in the workroom are added as they are created, what you see may differ depending on when you visit. At the same time, the artist’s presence is not announced, and when he is there neither photos nor conversation are allowed. It is an experience designed around witnessing, without recording, a creative process you happen upon. In Tokyo, “Haruichi Furudate Haikyu!! Exhibition: The Challengers” also opens at Mori Arts Center Gallery on October 30.

Overview

Name: Uoto 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10.
Dates: Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (national holiday)
Hours: 10:00–20:00 (until 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Closed: Friday, January 1, 2027
Venue: YURAKUCHO MUSEUM (Tokyo International Forum, B1F)
Address: 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Admission: Adults and university students 2,500 yen, high school students 1,800 yen, elementary and junior high school students 1,300 yen; ticket with UO10. logo rubber key ring (limited) 3,700 yen (tax included, timed entry). Workroom 500 yen extra only when Uoto is present (free for high school students and younger)
Organizers: Uoto; Uoto Exhibition Production Committee
Copyright: ©Uoto/Shogakukan ©Uoto/Kodansha
Official website: https://uo10.jp/
*Information as of October 20, 2026. Please check the official website for the latest information.

*Top image: ©Uoto/Shogakukan ©Uoto/Kodansha (from a press release by the Uoto 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10. press office)

*This article was compiled by the TOKYO ART SPHERE editorial team based on press materials from the Uoto 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10. press office (September 14 and October 15, 2026) and information on the official website.

Text: TOKYO ART SPHERE Editorial Team