[Atelier LILIUM] 'Girls, by Auri Hirao' Exhibition Opens Today! Featuring Over 20 Analog Original Manuscripts and Newly Drawn Illustrations

'Girls, by Auri Hirao' Exhibition

LILIUM Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hideki Fujita; hereinafter 'LILIUM'), which plans and operates the yuri-focused event exhibition 'Yuriten', opened the 'Girls, by Auri Hirao' exhibition on Friday, June 5, 2026. This is the first special exhibition hosted at its permanent yuri book cafe, 'Atelier LILIUM', and features a collaboration with popular manga artist Auri Hirao. The venue displays over 20 items, including analog original manuscripts and illustrations drawn specifically for this exhibition. It also offers exclusive merchandise, novelty distributions for visitors, and a special menu.

Auri Hirao is a highly popular manga artist celebrated for creating works centered on 'girls' and relationships between women, such as 'Oshi ga Budokan Ittekuretara Shinu' (Tokuma Shoten) and 'Neon Fish' (Shodensha). LILIUM, which has collaborated with her at 'Yuriten' since 2017, launched this inaugural special exhibition at the Ikebukuro-based 'Atelier LILIUM' today, June 5, 2026. A special website compiling information about the exhibition has also been launched concurrently.

Special Website: https://hiraoauri.jp/

⚫︎ 4 Highlights of the 'Girls, by Auri Hirao' Exhibition

1. Display of over 20 analog manuscripts and newly drawn illustrations 2. Sale of merchandise featuring exclusive new illustrations 3. Distribution of limited original coasters 4. Special exhibition menu item: 'Chai that Auri Hirao might like'

1. Display of over 20 analog manuscripts and newly drawn illustrations

In addition to displaying the original artwork of illustrations drawn specifically for this exhibition, the venue features carefully selected analog and replicated manuscripts from her representative works. These include 'Oshi ga Budokan Ittekuretara Shinu' and 'Manga no Tsukurikata' (Tokuma Shoten), 'Joshi ni wa Rekishi ga Arimashite' (KADOKAWA), 'Seishun no Hikari to Nanka' (Takeshobo), and 'Neon Fish' (Shodensha). In today's highly digitalized manga production landscape, these rare analog manuscripts allow visitors to closely appreciate delicate brushstrokes, screentones, and even correction marks. Being able to pick up the compiled volumes containing the exhibited works right at the venue is an experience unique to a book cafe. Relevant publications are also provided at the venue, allowing visitors to read magazines featuring interviews with the artist, such as 'Kikan S' (Pie International).

[Books and One-Shot Title Pages Featuring Exhibited Works]

'Renai Mutilation' published in Comic Yuri Hime March 2026 issue | ©Auri Hirao/Ichijinsha 'Neon Fish' | ©Auri Hirao/Shodensha FEEL COMICS 'Oshi ga Budokan Ittekuretara Shinu' Volume 12 | ©Auri Hirao/Tokuma Shoten 'Hadaka no Muse' published in Kurage Bunch | ©Auri Hirao/Shinchosha 'Watashi datte, Honto wa.' published in COMIC Polaris | ©Auri Hirao/COMIC Polaris 'Joshi ni wa Rekishi ga Arimashite' | ©Auri Hirao/KADOKAWA 'Idol Yuri Anthology Macaron' | ©Auri Hirao/Ichijinsha 'Seishun no Hikari to Nanka' | ©Auri Hirao/Takeshobo 'Wabisabi' | ©Auri Hirao/KADOKAWA 'Manga no Tsukurikata' Volume 8 | ©Auri Hirao/Tokuma Shoten 'Manga no Tsukurikata' Volume 1 | ©Auri Hirao/Tokuma Shoten '4 Gatsu 1 Nichi' | ©Auri Hirao/Tokuma Shoten

2. Sale of merchandise featuring exclusive new illustrations

Original goods featuring illustrations exclusively drawn by Auri Hirao for this exhibition are available for purchase in-store starting today. Online sales of the merchandise are scheduled to begin on June 19, following the conclusion of the exhibition.

[Merchandise Lineup]

Exhibition Pamphlet - Main contents - * Comments from Auri Hirao and a list of her past works * Introduction to the exhibited pieces * Interview with Auri Hirao And more A4 size / 12 pages (including front and back covers) Price: 2,640 yen (tax included)

Canvas Art Price: 4,928 yen (tax included)

Mug Price: 3,278 yen (tax included)

Replica Illustration Colored Paper Price: 2,178 yen (tax included)

Acrylic Keychain Price: 1,089 yen (tax included)

* In-store purchases are restricted to customers using the cafe's facilities. * Purchase quantities may be limited for buyers suspected of reselling.

3. Distribution of limited original coasters (Novelty)

Left: Standard Design | Right: Special Design

One original coaster (standard design) featuring the exclusive exhibition illustration will be distributed per visit. Additionally, purchasing merchandise or books...