[Until tomorrow, 5/17] Celebrating the end of Japan's first cineplex, Aeon Cinema Ebina: Star Wars × Pia 'Pia' Cover Illustration Gallery is now open!

Pia Corporation (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO Hiroshi Yanai), in conjunction with the May issue of the monthly Pia magazine 'Tobu! Pia' released on May 15, 2026 (Friday), is currently holding a special exhibition at Aeon Cinema Ebina, known as 'Japan's first cineplex'.

Special Project for the May 22 release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu': Star Wars × Pia Masamichi Oikawa 'Pia' Cover Illustration Gallery

Aeon Cinema Ebina is Japan's first cinema complex, opened in April 1993, and has been long cherished as a 'holy place for Star Wars' fans. The theater is scheduled to cease operations on May 17, 2026 (Sunday). Currently, as a closing event, the theater is holding THX screenings of all theatrical films in the 'Star Wars' series, including an all-night marathon screening from the night of May 16 (Saturday) to the morning of May 17 (Sunday).

This exhibition showcases 'Star Wars' cover illustrations by illustrator Masamichi Oikawa, who has worked on the cover of the information magazine 'Pia' for many years. In addition to the 11 works drawn as 'Pia' covers from 'Return of the Jedi' in 1983 to 'Revenge of the Sith' in 2005, the latest cover illustration for the monthly magazine 'Tobu! Pia' May issue, depicting 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu', is also on display.

It is a valuable special project that intersects entertainment and exhibition, adorning the closing of this historic cinema. The exhibition runs until May 17 (Sunday). Tomorrow will be the last chance to see it.

[Also exhibiting: The world of Masamichi Oikawa's 'Pia' covers, continuing since 1975]

The venue also features a large collage panel introducing the world of 'Pia' cover illustrations by Masamichi Oikawa, which has been ongoing since 1975.

Lined up with numerous cover illustrations featuring movies, theater, music, and culture that symbolize the era, the panel is the very memory of entertainment recorded by 'Pia' magazine. Along with the 'Star Wars' exhibition, you can experience the charm of Mr. Oikawa's cover illustrations as the 'face of the era'.

[Event Outline] Project Name: Special Project for the May 22 release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu': Star Wars × Pia Masamichi Oikawa 'Pia' Cover Illustration Gallery Venue: Next to Screen 7, Aeon Cinema Ebina, 2F Aeon Ebina, 2-4-1 Chuo, Ebina-shi, Kanagawa Period: Until May 17, 2026 (Sunday) Eligibility: Those who watched a movie at Aeon Cinema Ebina or purchased items at the concession stand between May 9 (Saturday) and May 17 (Sunday), 2026. Please present your ticket or receipt at the reception desk. Re-entry after leaving is not permitted. Contents and location are subject to change without notice.

Aeon Cinema Ebina Closing Special Page

[All-night screening tonight. May 17 (Sunday) is the final day]

At Aeon Cinema Ebina, THX screenings of all Star Wars films are underway leading up to the closure on May 17 (Sunday). An all-night marathon screening will be held from the night of May 16 (Saturday) to the morning of May 17 (Sunday).

As of 15:00 on May 16, there are still seats available for tonight's all-night screening. Seats for screenings on the morning of May 17 (Sunday) and beyond are very limited. Sales status changes frequently, so please check the latest information on the Aeon Cinema Ebina screening schedule.

Note that this exhibition is available to those who watch a movie or purchase items at the store during the period up to May 17 (Sunday), not limited to Star Wars screenings. You can view it by presenting your ticket or receipt at the reception.

For details on screening schedules, exhibition start times, and viewing conditions, please check the official Aeon Cinema Ebina website. https://www.aeoncinema.com/cinema/ebina/

[About the monthly magazine 'Tobu! Pia' May issue] Monthly Pia 'Tobu! Pia' is a new monthly entertainment information magazine that uses the overview of paper as an entry point, 'jumping' from the page to the Pia app or Web, connecting accidental encounters with entertainment to detailed digital information and ticket purchases.

The cover of the May issue features 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu', which opens on May 22 (Friday). It is a new 'Star Wars' cover illustration drawn by Masamichi Oikawa for the first time in 21 years.

The other side of the double cover features SUPER BEAVER, celebrating their 20th anniversary.