Calling All Japanese Animation Fans!

If you're a Japanese animation fan, you may not want to miss this "Japan Anime Now in Singapore" exhibition jointly organised by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA).

This exhibition, in dedication to the Japanese animation from the 1950s till now, brings together 48 leading Japanese animators. Creators of Doraemon, Konan, Pokemon, Gundam, Astroboy, Kureyon Shinchan, and The Cat Returns, are some of the many on the list. Besides the film presentations of original animation made for TV broadcast, this visual extravaganza also features the originals and replicas of preparatory sketches, the production process and technology behind these familiar and beloved cartoon characters from Japan. In addition, there will be an AJA documentary about the development of Manga into Anime and exclusive, limited screenings of animated programmes for the public.

Exhibition details as follows:

Date: Till 24 September 2006
Time: 10am - 7pm daily
Venue: Galleries 1 & 2, NAFA Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street
Admission: FREE