[Art Event] "Art" x "Mystery Solving" Event, "Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -" to be Held in Ikebukuro from May 14th! 20 Artists Create Works, Theme is "Surrealism"
The artist collective C-DEPOT will host "Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -", an art event combining art appreciation and a mystery-solving game, in Ikebukuro from May 14th to 24th as part of the "Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum". Twenty artists will present works centered on the theme of Surrealism, offering diverse ways to enjoy the exhibition.
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You are a Japanese business intelligence AI. Please thoroughly analyze the following press release and also provide translations into English (en) and Traditional Chinese (zh).
## Press Release Information
Title: [Art Event] "Art" x "Mystery Solving" Event, "Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -" to be Held in Ikebukuro from May 14th! 20 Artists Create Works, Theme is "Surrealism"
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An art event of "Art Appreciation x Exploration"
The artist collective C-DEPOT will hold an art event titled "Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -" as a participating project of the "Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum," a regional revitalization event in Toshima Ward. This event combines "art appreciation" with an "exploration (mystery-solving) game."
For this project, 20 artists will create and present works with "Surrealism" as their theme.
"Surrealism" (Chōgenjitsu-shugi, or Super-realism) is an art movement that began in France in the 1920s, an attempt to "express the world of dreams and the unconscious mind hidden within, free from the control of reason and common sense." Artists such as "Salvador Dalí" and "René Magritte" are famous proponents. C-DEPOT artists have created homage pieces to the masterpieces of Surrealist masters for this exhibition.
The characteristic feature of this project is the combination of "exploration (mystery-solving)" with art appreciation.
It is an exhibition that offers various ways to enjoy: exploring the venue while appreciating art, deepening one's knowledge of art, or aiming for the goal by solving mysteries.
>>Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies - Official Website
Prologue (Manga by Dari Yamada)
Solve the case with your deductions! Before the world melts away
This is the story of "Detective Ed," who has solved numerous strange cases in Ikebukuro, and "Phantom Thief Nyanpo," who loves art. One day, a bizarre incident occurred where artworks in a museum began to melt. It seems that "Salvador Nyari," a resident of dreams, is the cause. To stop the melting world, Ed and Nyanpo joined forces to solve the mystery.
Characters
How to Play
This event can be enjoyed by anyone for free (one guidebook per person).
Armed with a guidebook obtained at the exhibition venue, find art pieces scattered throughout, and aim to clear the challenge through deduction and ingenuity. Of course, art appreciation alone is also fine.
*Those who clear the challenge will receive a prize at a later date.
How to Play
The Stage is Ikebukuro
This project will be held at two venues: "Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre" in Ikebukuro West Exit and "WACCA Ikebukuro" in Ikebukuro East Exit.
The objective of the mystery-solving game differs by venue, allowing you to choose how to enjoy it.
"Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre / Deduction Stage" → Aim to clear by deducing the melting crime scene.
"WACCA Ikebukuro / Mystery Solving Stage" → Aim for the goal by solving mysteries presented with each artwork.
Two Venues
Captivating Works
Top left: Kaori Tanaka Center top: Saika Komatsu Top right: Natsuko Shibatani Bottom left: Akina Nishio Center bottom: Hiroki Kanayama Bottom right: Takashi Inada, Terue
20 Artists Exhibiting
Mugio Aoki, Takashi Inada & Terue, Yu Uchida, Wataru Uchida, Mao Oishi, Yuji Kanemaru, Hiroki Kanayama, Saika Komatsu, Natsuko Shibatani, Takasugiru na., Yuji Takahashi, Kaori Tanaka, Takehiko Tsutsumi, Akina Nishio, Shohei Hayashi, Takenori Fukami, Asuka Hoshikawa, mole^3, Daisuke Hatta, Megumi Yoda
Event Information
The 21st Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum
Art x Exploration
Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -
Period: May 14 (Thu) - May 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre & WACCA Ikebukuro
Playable Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Admission: Free
Organizer: Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum Executive Committee
Planning: C-DEPOT (Kanamaru Style Inc.)
Cooperation: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, WACCA Ikebukuro
Official Website: https://c-depot-terminal.jp/nyanpo2026/lp/
About Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum
From the early Showa period to the post-war era, many young artists from across Japan moved to the Ikebukuro West Exit area, passionately dedicating themselves to creation and friendly competition. This era was referred to as "Ikebukuro Montparnasse." The "Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum" inherits this spirit in the modern age, functioning as a community-wide art event under the concept of "Everywhere in town is a museum."
https://kaiyu-art.net
About C-DEPOT
C-DEPOT is an artist collective comprising approximately 100 artists specializing in various genres such as painting, sculpture, video, photography, and media art. Established in 2002 with the philosophy of "Art = Diversity," the group continues its activities to build bridges between artists and society.
Website: https://c-depot-terminal.jp
Operating Company
Kanamaru Style Inc. (C-DEPOT)
Representative: Yuji Kanemaru
Location: 1-4-1-1F Maenocho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
You are a Japanese business intelligence AI. Please thoroughly analyze the following press release and also provide translations into English (en) and Traditional Chinese (zh).
## Press Release Information
Title: [Art Event] "Art" x "Mystery Solving" Event, "Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -" to be Held in Ikebukuro from May 14th! 20 Artists Create Works, Theme is "Surrealism"
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters): Main Visual
An art event of "Art Appreciation x Exploration"
The artist collective C-DEPOT will hold an art event titled "Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -" as a participating project of the "Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum," a regional revitalization event in Toshima Ward. This event combines "art appreciation" with an "exploration (mystery-solving) game."
For this project, 20 artists will create and present works with "Surrealism" as their theme.
"Surrealism" (Chōgenjitsu-shugi, or Super-realism) is an art movement that began in France in the 1920s, an attempt to "express the world of dreams and the unconscious mind hidden within, free from the control of reason and common sense." Artists such as "Salvador Dalí" and "René Magritte" are famous proponents. C-DEPOT artists have created homage pieces to the masterpieces of Surrealist masters for this exhibition.
The characteristic feature of this project is the combination of "exploration (mystery-solving)" with art appreciation.
It is an exhibition that offers various ways to enjoy: exploring the venue while appreciating art, deepening one's knowledge of art, or aiming for the goal by solving mysteries.
>>Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies - Official Website
Prologue (Manga by Dari Yamada)
Solve the case with your deductions! Before the world melts away
This is the story of "Detective Ed," who has solved numerous strange cases in Ikebukuro, and "Phantom Thief Nyanpo," who loves art. One day, a bizarre incident occurred where artworks in a museum began to melt. It seems that "Salvador Nyari," a resident of dreams, is the cause. To stop the melting world, Ed and Nyanpo joined forces to solve the mystery.
Characters
How to Play
This event can be enjoyed by anyone for free (one guidebook per person).
Armed with a guidebook obtained at the exhibition venue, find art pieces scattered throughout, and aim to clear the challenge through deduction and ingenuity. Of course, art appreciation alone is also fine.
*Those who clear the challenge will receive a prize at a later date.
How to Play
The Stage is Ikebukuro
This project will be held at two venues: "Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre" in Ikebukuro West Exit and "WACCA Ikebukuro" in Ikebukuro East Exit.
The objective of the mystery-solving game differs by venue, allowing you to choose how to enjoy it.
"Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre / Deduction Stage" → Aim to clear by deducing the melting crime scene.
"WACCA Ikebukuro / Mystery Solving Stage" → Aim for the goal by solving mysteries presented with each artwork.
Two Venues
Captivating Works
Top left: Kaori Tanaka Center top: Saika Komatsu Top right: Natsuko Shibatani Bottom left: Akina Nishio Center bottom: Hiroki Kanayama Bottom right: Takashi Inada, Terue
20 Artists Exhibiting
Mugio Aoki, Takashi Inada & Terue, Yu Uchida, Wataru Uchida, Mao Oishi, Yuji Kanemaru, Hiroki Kanayama, Saika Komatsu, Natsuko Shibatani, Takasugiru na., Yuji Takahashi, Kaori Tanaka, Takehiko Tsutsumi, Akina Nishio, Shohei Hayashi, Takenori Fukami, Asuka Hoshikawa, mole^3, Daisuke Hatta, Megumi Yoda
Event Information
The 21st Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum
Art x Exploration
Phantom Thief Nyanpo - Museum of Melting Fantasies -
Period: May 14 (Thu) - May 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre & WACCA Ikebukuro
Playable Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Admission: Free
Organizer: Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum Executive Committee
Planning: C-DEPOT (Kanamaru Style Inc.)
Cooperation: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, WACCA Ikebukuro
Official Website: https://c-depot-terminal.jp/nyanpo2026/lp/
About Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum
From the early Showa period to the post-war era, many young artists from across Japan moved to the Ikebukuro West Exit area, passionately dedicating themselves to creation and friendly competition. This era was referred to as "Ikebukuro Montparnasse." The "Ikebukuro Montparnasse Kaiyu Art Museum" inherits this spirit in the modern age, functioning as a community-wide art event under the concept of "Everywhere in town is a museum."
https://kaiyu-art.net
About C-DEPOT
C-DEPOT is an artist collective comprising approximately 100 artists specializing in various genres such as painting, sculpture, video, photography, and media art. Established in 2002 with the philosophy of "Art = Diversity," the group continues its activities to build bridges between artists and society.
Website: https://c-depot-terminal.jp
Operating Company
Kanamaru Style Inc. (C-DEPOT)
Representative: Yuji Kanemaru
Location: 1-4-1-1F Maenocho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo