Fans of the classic manga Kimagure Orange Road have a new reason to celebrate. Illustrator Akemi Takada is set to release a special art book titled Orange☆Mystery, with a commemorative exhibition scheduled to open in Tokyo this December.
The announcement was made on November 6 by VISION8, the company behind the EDITION88 art gallery. The project celebrates the memorable artwork associated with Kimagure Orange Road, the beloved series created by the late Izumi Matsumoto.
What Can Fans Expect From Orange☆Mystery?
The upcoming art book brings together illustrations from different periods of the franchise. Its collection includes artwork created during the original anime's broadcast era, early rough sketches, and illustrations produced for more recent events.
The exhibition will also feature original artwork created specifically for the book. Visitors will have an opportunity to see two newly drawn color illustrations, alongside a selection of seven original artworks and approximately 30 art prints known as 88Graph.
The event will also offer commemorative merchandise and selected products for fans and collectors.
Exhibition Dates and Location
The Orange☆Mystery publication exhibition will take place at the EDITION88 Flagship Shop in Gotanda, Tokyo.
Event details:
- Exhibition: Akemi Takada's Kimagure Orange Road Art Book Orange☆Mystery
- Dates: December 3–13, 2026
- Venue: EDITION88 Flagship Shop, Tokyo Design Center, Gotanda
- Opening hours: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Regular opening days: Thursday to Sunday
- Admission: Free
The final day, December 13, will be reserved for visitors attending the signing event.
Akemi Takada Signing Event Announced
A special signing session with Akemi Takada is scheduled for December 13, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
According to the announcement, the first 100 customers who purchase at least ¥10,000 worth of eligible merchandise, including the art book, will be invited to the signing event. The art book Orange☆Mystery will be the item signed.
A Celebration of a Beloved Classic
Originally created by Izumi Matsumoto, Kimagure Orange Road remains an influential romantic comedy in manga and anime history. Akemi Takada's character designs and illustrations helped give the animated adaptation its distinctive visual identity.
The new art book and exhibition offer longtime fans an opportunity to revisit that artwork while discovering illustrations created especially for this release.
The Orange☆Mystery exhibition opens December 3, 2026, in Tokyo.
