From March 10th (Fri) to 12th (Sun), 2023, MEDICOM TOY will exhibit its 'AKASHIC RECORDS 3.5' booth at the 'ART FAIR TOKYO 2023' held at the Tokyo International Forum, marking their second consecutive year. Tatsuhiko Akashi, the representative of MEDICOM TOY, personally curates the exhibition, showcasing and selling works by meticulously selected artists, brands, and content from around the globe.
Two types of commemorative products are available: 'Venue Sales Products' and 'WEB Lottery Sales Products'. Here, we will introduce the 'WEB Lottery Sales Products' in two parts.
※ Part 2 of the 'WEB Lottery Sales Products' page will bepublished on March 5th (Sun) at midnight.
※ The page for 'Venue Sales Products' ishere.

In 2023, AKASHIC RECORDS participates in Art Fair Tokyo for the second time. Amidst a rapidly changing world, we have continued to create only what we desire, without contemplating the boundaries between art and toys. We are proud that these seeds have spread globally, fostering numerous artists in many places. We hope to share the joy of creation with you, driven by the desire to make what is unavailable elsewhere. This year too, we have been able to create unique works with esteemed creators.
Even if the world plunges into darkness, we will not cease our creation, like a single flickering light. To desire is to obtain what one wishes for, and to have one's work seen by many. We invite you to join 'AKASHIC RECORDS'. Tatsuhiko “Ryu” AKASHI

About Art Fair Tokyo (AFT)
Art Fair Tokyo is Japan's largest international art fair, held annually in the spring. It features a curated selection of galleries from Japan and abroad, exhibiting and selling a wide range of art, from ancient artifacts and crafts to Japanese paintings, modern art, and contemporary art. During the fair, in addition to showcasing Japanese art rooted in history, special exhibitions that capture the current state of Tokyo's art scene and market are held, along with related symposiums and parties across the city. Art Fair Tokyo, an international and diverse art market platform, serves as a venue for information exchange and networking not only for art enthusiasts and professionals but also for ambassadors, government officials, and key figures in the business world, attracting a large number of visitors (2022 visitor count: 43,390 total).
The theme for the 17th Art Fair Tokyo 2023 is 'Transformation'.
Organized by: Art Fair Tokyo 2023 Executive Committee
(Art Tokyo General Incorporated Association / Art Tokyo Global Japan Co., Ltd. / A.TOKYO Inc.) Sponsored by: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club, Limited)
Supported by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Agency for Cultural Affairs; Japan National Tourism Organization; Embassies of 91 countries (details on theArt Fair Tokyo HPare posted)

ART FAIR TOKYO 2023
Exhibitor Name: AKASHIC RECORDS 3.5
Dates: March 10th (Fri) - March 12th (Sun), 2023, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sunday the 12th until 4:00 PM only)
Venue: Tokyo International Forum (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Glass Building B1F Lobby Gallery
Exhibition Section: Crossing [B1F Lobby Gallery] Booth: C 005
Admission Fee: Free
※ Depending on crowd levels on the day, entry to the booth may be restricted. Thank you for your understanding.
※ Paid tickets are required to enter the venue on B2F of the Glass Building within 'ART FAIR TOKYO 2023'. For details, pleasecheck the 'ART FAIR TOKYO 2023' website.
※ Sales methods differ for 'Commemorative Products (Venue Sales Products)' and 'WEB Lottery Sales Products'. Payment for 'Commemorative Products (Venue Sales Products)' is by QR code or credit card only (cash not accepted), with a purchase limit of one item per person per item type. Details for 'WEB Lottery Sales Products' will be announced on the MEDICOM TOY 'AKASHIC RECORDS 3.5' information page in early March.

【Entry Period】
March 5th (Sun), 2023, 0:00 AM - March 12th (Sun), 2023, 11:59 PM
Winners will be notified and products will be shipped after the event, following a strict lottery process.
Entry is possible via the web even for those who cannot attend the venue.
You can also view the actual exhibits at the venue and enter directly from your smartphone or tablet.
※ An account registration for 'MEDICOM TOY WEB Lottery Sales Member' is required to enter.
※ New account registration will be available from March 5th (Sun), 0:00 AM.
※ Credit card information input is required for account registration.
※ Upon application, a credit authorization for the price of the product will be secured.
The lineup will be announced in early March on the'AKASHIC RECORDS 3.5' information page.
The sales price for each product will be announced on the venue and the MEDICOM TOY WEB Lottery Sales Member login page.

[WEB Lottery Sales Products]
[Part 1]: Anne Valérie Dupond ／ SHINSUKE IKEUCHI ／ IKEUCHI ／ ANREALAGE ／ midland Creation ／ NAGNAGNAG ／ MASAMI YAMADA ／ ASAMI MATSUMURA (in order of appearance)

Anne Valérie Dupond
A globally active French textile sculptor. She studied at Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg, France, and obtained her Master's degree in Fine Arts in 2020. Since 2001, she has exhibited at galleries in France, the United States, and Japan. She has undertaken notable projects with brands such as UNDERCOVER, KENZO, Le Printemps, Comme des Garçons, and Y's. Her works presented during the UNDERCOVER 04-05 A/W season 'BUT BEAUTIFUL…' remain highly popular.

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Red Cow

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Perfect Smile

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Big Red

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Horn Pig

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Tangled Web

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Black Wings

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Fangs

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Big Foot

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Big Green

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Blue Bulldog

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Twisted Horns

BE@RBRICK Anne Valérie Dupond ONE OF KIND 1000% Dancer

New 'ONE OF KIND BE@RBRICK 1000%' pieces by Anne Valérie Dupond herself have arrived.
Size: Approximately 700mm in height
※ All photographed items are samples. Actual products may differ.
©️Anne Valérie Dupond

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SHINSUKE IKEUCHI
Born in Fukuoka in 1984. He acquired metal engraving techniques through self-study. While working as a metal engraver, he expanded his expressive possibilities into two and three dimensions, working as a contemporary artist. His mixed-media works using special resins reinterpret inorganic materials as three-dimensional, fleshy organic forms, retaining the fluid texture characteristic of metal. His style expresses the fundamental energy of life and its expansion.

BE@RBRICK SPIKE #3 1000%
The third BE@RBRICK release from rising contemporary artist SHINSUKE IKEUCHI, featuring a spiky design.

Size: Approximately 700mm in height
©️SHINSUKE IKEUCHI

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18452.html

IKEUCHI
Born in Tokyo in 1990. Graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Information Design. He spent much of his university years building plastic models. For his graduation project, inspired by the idea that the interior of a computer, his closest companion, resembled a secret base, he created hybrid dioramas combining plastic models. Following an award of excellence in the Entertainment Division at the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival, he was invited to Ars Electronica, the world's leading media art festival, and was selected for the BALENCIAGA 2022 Spring campaign visuals. In February 2023, he announced a collaboration for Lamborghini's 60th anniversary. He has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally.

BE@RBRICK Memento Mori Clear Smoke Ver. 1000%
The second BE@RBRICK 1000% from sculptor IKEUCHI, featuring clear smoke parts in the head and torso.
Size: Approximately 700mm in height
©️IKEUCHI

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18453.html

ANREALAGE
Founded in 2003 by designer Kunihiko Morinaga. The brand name combines 'A REAL' (everyday), 'UN REAL' (unreal), and 'AGE' (era). It focuses on the subtle twists of the unreal within the everyday, drawing inspiration from overlooked trivialities. With the belief that 'God is in the details,' the brand is characterized by its colorful and intricate patchwork, unconventional silhouettes that defy the human form, and its active use of technology and new techniques.

ANREALAGE PATCHWORK BE@RBRICK 1000%
A commemorative 20-color collection celebrating ANREALAGE's 20th anniversary.
A BE@RBRICK 1000% customized with patchwork.
Size: Approximately 700mm in height
※ The patchwork arrangement may differ from the image. Thank you for your understanding.
※ Depending on the total number of applications, delivery is scheduled for early November 2023. Please note that delays may occur due to manufacturing reasons. We ask for your understanding before applying.
©️ANREALAGE

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18431.html

midland Creation
midland Creation proposes new styles of inheriting Japanese culture with innovative ideas and approaches that transcend existing concepts, while understanding traditional techniques passed down by artisans. The development of a 400% BE@RBRICK by producer Shoto Nakajima, which incorporates movable joints into Kutani porcelain, adds a new chapter to the history of BE@RBRICK. The 'Kutani BE@RBRICK [Seika Kousai Karakusa Mon] 400% (EDITION 1)' presented this time expresses the 'Somenishiki' design—a fusion of indigo dyeing and Kutani Gosai—adapted for contemporary lifestyles. The style, which masterfully employs the distinct techniques of underglaze blue and overglaze enamel, achieves a harmonious balance of subtlety and splendor. 'Seika' refers to the underglaze blue dyeing, 'Kousai' refers to the Kutani Gosai (green, yellow, purple, navy, red), and 'Karakusa' indicates the design of intertwined peonies rendered in fine gold.

Kutani BE@RBRICK [Seika Kousai Karakusa Mon] 400% (EDITION 1)
A miraculous 400% BE@RBRICK combining Kutani porcelain with movable joints. This ultimate piece, hand-painted by the rising popular artist Kōtei Miura, who is pioneering new frontiers in Kutani ware, fuses indigo dyeing with Kutani Gosai. Comes with a paulownia wood box.
Produced by: Shoto Naka (midland Creation)
Painted by: Kōtei Miura
Size: Approximately 280mm in height

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18430.html

NAGNAGNAG
Since releasing their first original sofubi, 'Bōryoku Genjin' (Violent Primate), on August 15th, 2008, NAGNAGNAG has remained an enigmatic figure, leaving a global impact while their true identity remains shrouded in mystery.
In 2022, at 'AKASHIC RECORDS 3 ~ from Illuminati ~', they unveiled the monumental '2100mm Wooden Godzilla (2001)'.
This time, they present 'Sekiya Tricycle (Brown Slipper)' (Produce) and 'MASAMI YAMADA WORKS 2: I Am Shingo Part 2' (Master Model Paint).

Drifting Classroom Sekiya Tricycle (Brown Slipper)
Introducing Sekiya Tricycle (Brown Slipper) from Kazuo Umezu's masterpiece manga 'Drifting Classroom'.
Produced by NAGNAGNAG
Planning Cooperation: M1GO
Size: Approx. H170mm x W100mm x D120mm
©️Kazuo Umezu / Shogakukan

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18441.html

MASAMI YAMADA
A writer and modeler known for works such as 'The Great Ultraman Encyclopedia - An Artistic System of Special Effects' and 'Ultraman Q Legend - The Definitive Archive of Japan's First Special Effects Series'.

MASAMI YAMADA WORKS 2: I Am Shingo (2nd Series)
From Kazuo Umezu's masterpiece 'I Am Shingo', Shingo is brought to life with original sculpting by Masami Yamada and painting by NAGNAGNAG.
Master Model Painted by NAGNAGNAG
Size: Approximately 280mm in height
©️Kazuo Umezu / Shogakukan

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18442.html

ASAMI MATSUMURA
An illustrator and painter who harmonizes nostalgia with modernity, respecting and pursuing Western culture and history that have inspired her since childhood. In 2020's 'AKASHIC RECORDS', she handled the artwork for the advance sale of the analog record 'Itazura' by tricot. She has continued to participate as a regular artist. This time, she presents new original artworks: 'MARIA', 'CONSTANCE', and 'EYES ON YOU'.

ASAMI MATSUMURA Original Artwork 'MARIA'
Materials: Acrylic gouache, paper
Size: H670mm x W370mm
©️ASAMI MATSUMURA

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ASAMI MATSUMURA Original Artwork 'CONSTANCE'
The new original artwork 'CONSTANCE' will be available via web lottery.
Materials: Acrylic gouache, paper
Size: H670mm x W370mm
©️ASAMI MATSUMURA

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18455.html

ASAMI MATSUMURA Original Artwork 'EYES ON YOU'
The new original artwork 'EYES ON YOU' will be available via web lottery.
Materials: Acrylic gouache, paper
Size: H670mm x W370mm
©️ASAMI MATSUMURA

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/list/18456.html