Let’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of the animation studio “Tonko House” at Shibuya PARCO “Hobonichi Sunday”!
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Press release: June 10, 2024
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Let’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of the animation studio “Tonko House” at Shibuya PARCO “Hobonichi Sunday”!
*There will also be screenings of Tonko House masterpieces. * On July 14, 2024, the animation studio “Tonko House” will celebrate its 10th anniversary since its establishment!
Therefore, we will hold a “Birthday Party Exhibition” to send “Congratulations!” to Tonko House from “Hobonichi”, which has been supporting us with its content and events, at “Hobonichi” on the 8th floor of Shibuya PARCO.
In the colorfully decorated venue, we will be showcasing works created over the past 10 years, from the Academy Award-nominated film “The Dam Keeper” to the latest work “Bottle George,” along with valuable materials from the production process. .
Furthermore, what makes the exhibition colorful are the messages from everyone. The words and pictures submitted will become part of the exhibition, creating a celebratory space. The full version of Tonko House’s masterpieces will be shown, and there will also be a cute cafe exclusive to this exhibition.
Whether you are a fan of Tonko House or a newcomer, please come as if you were attending a birthday party.
For details of this event, please visit
https://www.1101.com/hobonichiyobi/exhibition/6537.html
You can view it here.
* [Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of Tonko House, the birthday party-style exhibition sponsored by Hobonichi! Exhibition】* Period: June 21st (Friday) to July 21st (Sunday), 2024 Time: 11:00-20:00 *Last entry is 19:30. Closes at 5pm on event days
Location: Almost Sunday (Shibuya PARCO 8th floor) 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku Admission fee: 500 yen (tax included) (200 yen for elementary school students, free for preschoolers) Sponsored by: Hobonichi Co., Ltd. * [About Tonko House] *
“Dam Keeper”, which was produced at the same time.
Director Daisuke Tsutsumi, who was an art director at Pixar for a long time, launched an animation studio in Berkeley, California on July 14, 2014 with his ally Robert Kondo.
The two co-directed the first film* “Dam Keeper”*
is nominated for the Best Animated Short Film at the 2015 Academy Awards and has become a hot topic of conversation, winning 25 awards at film festivals around the world. Produced the following year* Moom* (2016) also won 32 awards at international film festivals. * “Pig: Dam Keeper on the Hill” * (2017) will also be broadcast on NHK We have released works that have become popular both domestically and internationally. In recent years, * “ONI ~ The Story of Mt. Gods” was released on Netflix in 2022 *
won two prizes at the Annie Awards, which are said to be the Academy Awards of the animation world. Director Tsutsumi’s first full-length animation is currently distributed in 190 countries and regions around the world and 31 languages. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary. Stop-motion animation “Dwarf”, “CHIMNEY” led by Akihiro Nishino TOWN”, the latest work that we have been producing for the past five years* “Bottle George”*
has finally reached its completion. (The film is currently being screened at preview screenings and film festivals.)
Based in studios in the United States and Japan (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture), Tonko House will continue to create works. * ●We will exhibit valuable items created during the production process. * We borrow concept art (pictures that serve as guidelines for the work), color scripts (blueprints for the colors and light used in the film), sketchbooks, maquettes (models), etc. that were created before Tonko House’s works were created. will be exhibited. These are valuable items that allow you to imagine how director Tsutsumi and other creators come up with the concept of the work and the creation of the characters.
* ●We will screen the full version of Tonko House’s masterpiece. * Tonko House’s works will also be screened at the venue. “Dam Keeper” (2015, 18 minutes), “Moom” (2016, 13 minutes), “Pig”
Dam Keeper on the Hill” (2017, 10 episodes)
You can watch the full version of “Acorns” (2020, 10 episodes) in the exhibition area. The characters that appear are endearing, and the stories leave a lasting impression that makes it difficult to believe that they are short stories. Please take your time to enjoy it. * ●Please send us a message. That message will become part of the exhibit. * This event is called the “Tonko House 10th Anniversary Exhibition,” but it will be held as a place for us at Hobonichi and our customers to celebrate “Tonko House,” which has turned 10 years old. At this exhibition, we are looking for messages from visitors! What you think after watching the work, what you like about your favorite characters, recommendations for those who are about to watch it, memories about Tonko House, things you would like to convey to the creators involved in the production, etc. Message cards will be placed in various parts of the exhibition corner, so if you can think of any, please write (draw) as many as you can. (You are also welcome to bring your own messages from home.) You are free to post the message anywhere you like in the exhibition hall! Basically, you can paste it anywhere within “Almost Sunday”. (*Please refrain from touching exhibits such as works and panels, and move to other vacant walls.) We would be happy if you could join us in this project, just like we are planning a birthday party together. Party hats will be handed out to everyone at the entrance.
* ●We will also open a special cafe to celebrate your birthday! * ▲The image is for illustrative purposes only.
We have prepared a birthday set that includes a colorful cider with a special straw exclusive to this exhibition and an original marshmallow made by Pig from “The Dam Keeper.” After enjoying the exhibition, please take a break with a cute and delicious commemorative menu. Furthermore, on Sunday, July 14th, the day of the child’s 10th birthday, we will be serving shortcakes from Omiya Western
Confectionery Store in Kanda, Tokyo. Please look forward to it. * ●We will also sell original Tonko House goods. *
▲The image is for illustrative purposes only.
▲The image is for illustrative purposes only.
The goods shop features original Tonko House goods such as cute character stuffed animals and acrylic stands. As a new product, this exhibition
Stickers featuring the main visual will also be available.
* ●We will be holding a birthday event for Tonko House! *
We will hold a party on the day of your birthday where you can directly congratulate Tonko House artists, including director Daisuke Tsutsumi, the founder of Tonko House. You might be able to hear about the story behind the creation of your work or answer some questions. It seems like it will be a rare opportunity.
*Director Daisuke Tsutsumi plans to participate online.
Date and time: Sunday, July 14th from 18:00 *Advance reservation required Venue: Most Sundays
* Cast: Director Daisuke Tsutsumi *
He is the founder of Tonko House and has been involved in almost all of Tonko House’s works to date.
Many people may know you as the inventor of “Sketch Travel”. This time, you will be participating online from the United States. * Yohei Hashizume * Tonko House artist. You worked on the color script for “ONI ~ Onari of the Mountains of the Gods”.
As soon as details about participation fees and applications are decided, they will be posted on the “Hobonichi Sunday” event page and “Hobonichi Sunday” official “X” (
We will inform you at https://twitter.com/hobo_nichiyobi).
* ●TOBICHI Kyoto will be showing “The Dam Keeper”. *
“Dam Keeper”, which is the origin of Tonko House and is also a masterpiece, is now available at Hobonichi’s directly managed store “TOBICHI Kyoto” (251-2 Ichinomachi, Shijo Shimoru, Kawaramachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture)
It will be specially shown on the 5th floor of the Kotobuki Building. Since the inside of the store will be divided into screening spaces, it will be a space similar to a small movie theater where only a small number of people can enter. Details will be announced on the TOBICHI Kyoto website as soon as they are decided.
Information will be provided at https://www.1101.com/tobichi_kyoto/. Screening schedule: June 28th (Friday) to July 17th (Wednesday) *Closed on Thursdays
We at Hobonichi, the organizers of the “Birthday Party-style Exhibition” created by everyone, are excited to see what kind of event it will be. We are looking forward to your visit!
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