ChaO Exhibition Opens in Ikebukuro With Pamphlet Bonus
The exhibition gives fans a rare look at the production materials of a Japanese film that won the Annecy Jury Prize, the first such win in eight years.
Reporting from 1 sources: Comic Natalie.
A special exhibition for the anime film ChaO opens June 6 at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro, running through July 31. The free event displays original drawings, storyboards, scripts, and an award-record panel. Attendees receive an official pamphlet while supplies last. ChaO, produced by STUDIO4℃ and released in August 2025, won the Jury Prize at Annecy 2025.
The exhibition event for the anime film ChaO opens tomorrow, June 6, at Anime Tokyo Station in Ikebukuro. The free exhibition runs until July 31 and includes an overview panel of the film's award records, original key scene drawings, storyboards, scripts, and setting materials. As an admission bonus, visitors receive an official pamphlet that explains the film's world in detail. Pamphlets are available only while supplies last.
ChaO, produced by STUDIO4℃, was released in August 2025. It is an original adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, set in the near future, following a human young man named Stefan and a mermaid princess named Chao. The film won the Jury Prize at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2025, the first such achievement for a Japanese film in eight years. It was also selected for the Animation Film Award at the 35th Japan Movie Critics Awards this year.
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- Comic Natalie アニメ映画「ChaO」の展示イベント、明日から池袋で開催 入場特典でパンフレット配布