Sunshine Aquarium x Takahashi Shoten "Zannen na Ikimono" Series: "Zannen na Ikimono Exhibition General Election in Sunshine Aquarium" - Voting from Apr 29 to Aug 23

Sunshine Aquarium (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) is currently holding its third collaboration exhibition, 'Zannen na Ikimono Ten 3,' featuring animals that are 'working hard but are somehow unfortunate.' This popular book series has sold over 5.55 million copies as of April 2026 and celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

To commemorate this milestone, the 'Zannen na Ikimono Exhibition General Election in Sunshine Aquarium' is being launched. Visitors will vote for their 'Oshi' (favorite) among 23 species introduced on the exhibition biological panels.

During the election period, the first 500 people who purchase a book from the 'Zannen na Ikimono' series at the special goods corner and show their voting completion screen will receive an original 'Zannen na Ikimono Sticker.' The results will be announced after September 18th (Friday).

Event Overview:
Title: Zannen na Ikimono Exhibition General Election in Sunshine Aquarium
Voting Period: April 29 (Wed/Holiday) – August 23 (Sun)
Results Announcement: From September 18 (Fri) on Takahashi Shoten and Sunshine Aquarium websites.
How to Participate: Access the voting form via QR codes on flyers or panels at the entrance of 'Zannen na Ikimono Ten 3' and select your favorite animal.

Highlights of 'Zannen na Ikimono Ten 3':
- 7 'Unfortunate' Areas: Featuring about 25 species including aquarium-original 'unfortunate' animals.
- Experience Corners:
1. Stink Bug Smell Experience: A real scent reproduced by a perfumer to simulate the intense smell of a stink bug.
2. Peek-a-boo Hole: A video experience showing the threat display of a southern tamandua.
- Original Goods: Limited edition items inspired by the exhibited animals are available for purchase.