MEDICOM TOY PRESENTS "AKASHIC RECORDS 3 ~ from Illuminati ~ " Exhibition Announced | MEDICOM TOY
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October 22 (Sat) - October 31 (Mon): Legendary Pop-Up Event Arrives at Omotesando Hills
Two types of commemorative products will be available: "Venue Exclusive Items" and "Web Lottery Sales Items." Here, we will introduce the "Venue Exclusive Items," which require an advance lottery entry from Sunday, September 25 to Thursday, October 6, and can only be purchased by winners.
For details, please see theMedicom Toy Official Blog.
* "Web Lottery Sales Items," for which purchase applications will be accepted online from Saturday, October 15 to Monday, October 31, will be introduced at a later date.
Text by SHINNO Kunihiko | Edit by TOMIYAMA Eizaburo
Artworks from Select Artists, Brands, and Content from Around the World Gather
This, the third AKASHIC RECORDS, is themed around "miracles and the view of life and death," and will be held on a larger scale than ever before. Since early 2020, we have felt compelled to live in a strange timeline. If we must continue to live in this uncertain world for some time, we believe the icons placed within it should symbolize new hope. With the help of many respected artists and content holders, we will guide you into a wondrous world once again.
The third act of AKASHIC RECORDS begins.
Tatsuhiko Akashi
Organizer | Medicom Toy
Dates | Saturday, October 22, 2022 - Monday, October 31, 2022 (Open daily)
Opening Hours | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Until 8:00 PM on Sundays, October 23 and 30)
Venue | SPACE O [Omotesando Hills B3F], 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Admission | Free
Entry | Open to all
* Opening hours and other details may change due to the spread of COVID-19. Please check the official website for the latest information.
* Entry may be restricted during periods of high congestion. We appreciate your understanding.
* Purchase of "Venue Exclusive Items" is limited to lottery winners.
* Last entry is 30 minutes before closing each day.
Venue Exclusive Items
Born in Manchuria in 1935. Debuted in 1956 with the manga "Arashi o Koete." His numerous representative works include "Osomatsu-kun," "Himitsu no Akko-chan," "Tensai Bakabon," "Let's Go! Ragon," and "Gag Gerira." Received the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1965, the Bungeishunju Manga Award in 1972, and the Japan Cartoonists Association Award (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award) in 1997. Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1998. Passed away in 2008 from pneumonia at the age of 72.
Born in Tokyo. Artist and representative of Fujio Production Co., Ltd. Moved to the UK in 1994. Graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London, with a degree in Fine Art in 2001. Affiliated with the Danielle Arnaud gallery in London since 2002. Continues her creative activities based in Tokyo and London. Her book "Baka-chan no Papa yori Baka na Papa" (Gentosha Bunko) is also available.
This release features "Papa," from the neon art series "New Akatsuka," a collaboration between the legendary manga artist Fujio Akatsuka and the brilliant contemporary artist Rieko Akatsuka, presented as a BE@RBRICK. The semi-transparent body glows eerily from within, revealing the "New Akatsuka" modules.
Size | Approx. 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [400%] ¥24,200 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥118,800 (incl. tax)
©️Fujio Akatsuka
©️Rieko Akatsuka
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A mysterious collective of creators shrouded in enigma. This time, they unveil a new BE@RBRICK U.F.O. where an unidentified flying object glows within the body.
Size | Approx. 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [400%] ¥25,300 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥107,800 (incl. tax)
©️ALAN SMITHEE FILM
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Under producer Sho Nakajima, midland Creation proposes new ways to inherit Japanese culture, drawing on traditional techniques passed down by artisans while embracing unconventional ideas and approaches. Their development of a 400% BE@RBRICK incorporating movable joints into Kutani porcelain has added a new chapter to BE@RBRICK history. This time, Yoko Katatani, a disciple of master Akae artist Takesan Fukushima and a rising star in Akae artistry, presents the classic Edo-period pattern "Akae Yukamon."
Size | Approx. 280mm tall each
Price | ¥385,000 (incl. tax)
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Born in Tokyo in 1977. Self-taught artist inspired by his travels around the world. His art is characterized by delicate brushstrokes that blend dynamism and stillness, reminiscent of sumi-e, and colors evoking 1960s American pop art. His fantastical "creatures" and "flowers," inspired by film, music, sports, nature, and animation, have garnered international attention in recent years. This release features his signature "Button Flower" design applied to a BE@RBRICK via water print.
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥16,500 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥63,800 (incl. tax)
©️SHUN SUDO
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Born in the USA in 1998. A representative illustrator, model, and actress of the millennial generation. As an illustrator, she has collaborated with Starbucks, Marc Jacobs, and Nike. As a model, she has appeared in global campaigns for Nike, Beats by Dr. Dre, Uniqlo, Marc Jacobs, and Shiseido. As an actress, she has appeared in the drama series "Legion" and the Netflix film "Moxie."
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥16,500 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥74,800 (incl. tax)
©️UNREAL inc.
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A contemporary art production circle based in Tokyo and Kyoto. Their theme is the overlap of reality and virtuality, termed "Street Ethernet Field," transforming personal memories into social records by interweaving them with narratives and myths. This work overlays the concept of the blockchain, technology exemplified by Satoshi Nakamoto's invention of cryptocurrency "Bitcoin," with the universe and the "enso" (circle) symbol, presenting "a new yet familiar universe" as its subject.
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥19,800 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥85,800 (incl. tax)
©️EXCALIBUR
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Founded in 2007 in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan's foremost jewelry production center, by designer Tetsuya Ueshima with the aspiration to create timeless heirlooms. I, V, X, L, C, D, M represent the Roman numerals for 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000. Starting with "I," signifying the beginning and the first-person singular pronoun, the brand creates pieces designed to be passed down through generations, lasting 5, 10, or 100 years alongside the wearer's lifestyle.
Material | SILVER925 + Paint
Size | Approx. 32mm tall (Chain length: 500mm)
Price | ¥55,555 (incl. tax)
IVXLCDM ®️
Material | SILVER925 + DIAMOND (SILVER) / SILVER925 MATTE BLACK + BLACK DIAMOND (BLACK)
Size | Approx. 20mm tall (Chain length/Adjuster included: 500mm)
Price | ¥77,777 (incl. tax)
IVXLCDM ®️
Began making stuffed animals independently in 2010, using vintage clothing and scrap fabrics. His work is not confined to a specific genre; he incorporates suitable materials, colors, and ideas as he creates, resulting in a unique style that has garnered attention. He has also collaborated on numerous projects with Ultraman Kaiju and sofubi manufacturers.
Sculpted by | Tadayuki Nakazawa
Size | Approx. 370mm tall
Price | ¥198,000 (incl. tax)
©️Tsuburaya Productions
A UK-based toy manufacturer specializing in creator sofubi and more. This time, a new "Metallic Red Version" of the "Tetsuo" sofubi, inspired by director Shinya Tsukamoto's film, is released. The sculpt was handled by special effects makeup artist Takashi Oda, a frequent collaborator on Tsukamoto's films.
Sculpted by | Takashi Oda
Size | Approx. 250mm tall
Price | ¥13,200 (incl. tax)
©️SHINYA TSUKAMOTO / KAIJYU THEATER
NASA has simulated the complex, curved forms of two powerful black holes merging. This terrifyingly beautiful phenomenon is now realized as a BE@RBRICK.
Size | Approx. 70mm / 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥16,500 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥63,800 (incl. tax)
* This product is manufactured under official license from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
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Character designer and figure artist. Began creating figures in 2005 to bring to life characters that are not just cute, but embody her unique vision. In 2021, she launched the new brand "PHANTOM" and the new character "Mimi Cocor." This release features the second edition of the new sofubi "Mimi Cocor."
Sculpted by | KAIJIN & PERFECT-STUDIO
Size | Approx. 350mm tall
Price | ¥49,500 (incl. tax)
©️KAIJIN
Contemporary artist and sculptor. Creates three-dimensional works that traverse both digital and analog realms, exhibiting them online and in solo and group shows. Following "AKASHIC RECORDS 2.5," this exhibition unveils ZEROTARO's new work "MONA LISA OVERDRIVE NEXT 1/2," a three-dimensional pixel art rendition of the Mona Lisa, officially approved by the Louvre Museum.
Size | Approx. W270mm x H395mm x D150mm
Price | ¥140,800 (incl. tax)
RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) | Michel Urtado
©️ZEROTARO
An illustrator and merchandise producer known for her retro comic book style, themed around "harmony between nostalgia and newness." This exhibition features the doll "MARIA," a popular character, along with three new original artworks.
Size | Approx. 230mm tall (includes doll stand and signed lenticular card)
Price | ¥27,500 (incl. tax)
©️ASAMI MATSUMURA
A writer and modeler known for works such as "Dai Ultraman Zukan - Kuso Tokusatsu Bijutsu Taikei" (The Great Ultraman Encyclopedia - Imaginary Special Effects Art System) and "Urutora Kyū Densetsu - Nihon Hatsu no Kūsō Tokusatsu Shiryō" (Legend of Ultra Q - The Definitive Archive of Japan's First Imaginary Special Effects Series). In collaboration with ALAN SMITHEE FILM, he presents a new color version of "Wild Creek Bigfoot," a three-dimensional representation of a cryptid photographed in the Wild Creek area of Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington State, USA, in 1995.
Size | Approx. 350mm tall
Price | ¥55,000 (incl. tax)
MAMES is an artist unit consisting of Kentaro Shirakawa and chami. Since their formation in 2005, they have expressed their worldview through original drawings, three-dimensional works, art, sumi-e, fashion design, and music. In recent years, they have expanded globally as an art brand. Their collaboration with Anne Valérie Hash, transcending the borders of Japan and France, has also garnered attention. This exhibition features the second release, the White version, of their BE@RBRICK FLOR@.
Size | Approx. 280mm / 700mm tall each
Price | [100% & 400%] ¥13,200 (incl. tax) / [1000%] ¥66,000 (incl. tax)
©️MAMES
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Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1980. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Sculpture, in 2006, and completed his Master's degree in Sculpture at the same university in 2008. His work, primarily wood carvings of "B-boys" (breakdancers), also includes drawings and prints. As an active breakdancer himself, he incorporates the techniques and dynamism of the dance into his art, creating pieces filled with tension and power. This exhibition features a special edition B-boy multiple product.
Sculpted by | TAKU OBATA
Size | Approx. 410mm tall (with serial number and signature)
Material | Polystone
Price | ¥88,000 (incl. tax)
©️TAKU OBATA
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