Masamichi Oikawa 'Pia' Cover Gallery Exhibition Now Open in Minatomirai, Yokohama. New 'Star Wars' x Monthly Pia 'Tobu! Pia' Collaboration
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- Masamichi Oikawa 'Pia' Cover Gallery Exhibition Now Open in Minatomirai, Yokohama. New 'Star Wars' x Monthly Pia 'Tobu! Pia' Collaboration
- Pia Corporation is hosting an illustration exhibition by Masamichi Oikawa at Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai to celebrate the release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu'. Admission is free until May 24.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Pia Corporation is hosting an illustration exhibition by Masamichi Oikawa at Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai to celebrate the release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu'. Admission is free until May 24.
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- Masamichi Oikawa 'Pia' Cover Gallery Exhibition Now Open in Minatomirai, Yokohama. New 'Star Wars' x Monthly Pia 'Tobu! Pia' Collaboration (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 22, 2026
Pia Corporation is hosting an illustration exhibition by Masamichi Oikawa at Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai to celebrate the release of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu'. Admission is free until May 24.
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Pia Corporation (Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Yanai) is currently hosting a special exhibition at Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai to coincide with the release of the May issue of the monthly magazine "Tobu! Pia" on Friday, May 15, 2026, and the release of the newest movie "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" today, Friday, May 22.
The special exhibition title is:
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" May 22 Release Commemorative Special Exhibition
Star Wars x Pia
Masamichi Oikawa "Pia" Cover Illustration Gallery
This exhibition brings together Star Wars series illustrations drawn by illustrator Masamichi Oikawa for the covers of the information magazine "Pia" in the past, alongside a newly created cover illustration of the latest work "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" drawn specifically for the May issue of "Tobu! Pia".
The exhibition runs until Sunday, May 24. This is a limited-time special gallery that can be viewed for free alongside watching the movie during the opening weekend of the latest release. Photography is permitted inside the venue.
In addition, the May issue of "Tobu! Pia" is currently on sale at the theater shop, complete with a theater-limited clear file. Please take this opportunity to purchase it as a memento of viewing the gallery and the movie.
Furthermore, the event "STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2026," which has been held in the Yokohama Minatomirai area since Tuesday, April 29, is finally coming to an end this weekend. Please enjoy it along with the movie and this gallery.
● STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2026 https://yokohama-swday.com/
◎ Displaying 11 Star Wars Illustrations That Graced the Cover of 'Pia' from 1983 to 2005 + 1 New Work
Masamichi Oikawa is an illustrator who has worked on the covers of the information magazine "Pia" for many years, continually depicting the "face" of entertainment with his unique touch.
Regarding "Star Wars", he created a total of 11 cover illustrations over 22 years, from "Return of the Jedi" in the July 15, 1983 issue to "Revenge of the Sith" in the July 7, 2005 issue. For this May issue of "Tobu! Pia", he drew a new Star Wars cover illustration for the first time in 21 years, featuring the latest film "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" released on Friday, May 22.
In this gallery, these Star Wars cover illustrations are exhibited to coincide with the release of the new movie. It is a valuable opportunity where the history of the series from 1983 to 2005 connects with the latest work of 2026 through Mr. Oikawa's illustrations.
◆ Star Wars Works by Masamichi Oikawa on the Cover of 'Pia' Magazine from 1983 to 2005
(Top row, from left)
• July 15, 1983 Issue (No. 189) "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode 6)"
• August 3, 1993 Issue (No. 518) Director George Lucas (at the time)
• May 19, 1997 Issue (No. 705) "Star Wars" Original Trilogy Special Edition Revival Release
• May 24, 1999 Issue (No. 805) "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode 1)"
• June 21, 1999 Issue (No. 809) Padmé Amidala / Queen Amidala
• August 9, 1999 Issue (No. 816) Director George Lucas (at the time)
(Bottom row, from left)
• June 24, 2002 Issue (No. 957) "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode 2)" Jango Fett
• July 15, 2002 Issue (No. 960) "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode 2)" Yoda
• September 27, 2004 Issue (No. 1070) "Star Wars Trilogy" C-3PO & R2-D2
• May 26, 2005 Issue (No. 1102) "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode 3)"
• July 7, 2005 Issue (No. 1108) "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode 3)" Darth Vader
◆ "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" (Released Friday, May 22) Official Website
https://starwars.disney.co.jp/movie/mandalorian-grogu
Event Name:
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" May 22 Release Commemorative Special Exhibition
Star Wars x Pia
Masamichi Oikawa "Pia" Cover Illustration Gallery
Venue:
Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai
MARK IS Minatomirai 5F
Event Period:
From Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The special exhibition title is:
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" May 22 Release Commemorative Special Exhibition
Star Wars x Pia
Masamichi Oikawa "Pia" Cover Illustration Gallery
This exhibition brings together Star Wars series illustrations drawn by illustrator Masamichi Oikawa for the covers of the information magazine "Pia" in the past, alongside a newly created cover illustration of the latest work "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" drawn specifically for the May issue of "Tobu! Pia".
The exhibition runs until Sunday, May 24. This is a limited-time special gallery that can be viewed for free alongside watching the movie during the opening weekend of the latest release. Photography is permitted inside the venue.
In addition, the May issue of "Tobu! Pia" is currently on sale at the theater shop, complete with a theater-limited clear file. Please take this opportunity to purchase it as a memento of viewing the gallery and the movie.
Furthermore, the event "STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2026," which has been held in the Yokohama Minatomirai area since Tuesday, April 29, is finally coming to an end this weekend. Please enjoy it along with the movie and this gallery.
● STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2026 https://yokohama-swday.com/
◎ Displaying 11 Star Wars Illustrations That Graced the Cover of 'Pia' from 1983 to 2005 + 1 New Work
Masamichi Oikawa is an illustrator who has worked on the covers of the information magazine "Pia" for many years, continually depicting the "face" of entertainment with his unique touch.
Regarding "Star Wars", he created a total of 11 cover illustrations over 22 years, from "Return of the Jedi" in the July 15, 1983 issue to "Revenge of the Sith" in the July 7, 2005 issue. For this May issue of "Tobu! Pia", he drew a new Star Wars cover illustration for the first time in 21 years, featuring the latest film "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" released on Friday, May 22.
In this gallery, these Star Wars cover illustrations are exhibited to coincide with the release of the new movie. It is a valuable opportunity where the history of the series from 1983 to 2005 connects with the latest work of 2026 through Mr. Oikawa's illustrations.
◆ Star Wars Works by Masamichi Oikawa on the Cover of 'Pia' Magazine from 1983 to 2005
(Top row, from left)
• July 15, 1983 Issue (No. 189) "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode 6)"
• August 3, 1993 Issue (No. 518) Director George Lucas (at the time)
• May 19, 1997 Issue (No. 705) "Star Wars" Original Trilogy Special Edition Revival Release
• May 24, 1999 Issue (No. 805) "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode 1)"
• June 21, 1999 Issue (No. 809) Padmé Amidala / Queen Amidala
• August 9, 1999 Issue (No. 816) Director George Lucas (at the time)
(Bottom row, from left)
• June 24, 2002 Issue (No. 957) "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode 2)" Jango Fett
• July 15, 2002 Issue (No. 960) "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode 2)" Yoda
• September 27, 2004 Issue (No. 1070) "Star Wars Trilogy" C-3PO & R2-D2
• May 26, 2005 Issue (No. 1102) "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode 3)"
• July 7, 2005 Issue (No. 1108) "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode 3)" Darth Vader
◆ "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" (Released Friday, May 22) Official Website
https://starwars.disney.co.jp/movie/mandalorian-grogu
Event Name:
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" May 22 Release Commemorative Special Exhibition
Star Wars x Pia
Masamichi Oikawa "Pia" Cover Illustration Gallery
Venue:
Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minatomirai
MARK IS Minatomirai 5F
Event Period:
From Tuesday, May 19, 2026
FAQ
Where is the Masahiro Oikawa 'pia' Cover Illustration Gallery being held?
It is being held at Lawson United Cinemas STYLE-S Minato Mirai (MARK IS Minato Mirai 5F).
What is the admission fee for the exhibition?
It is free to enter.
Until when is the exhibition being held?
It is being held until Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Is photography allowed inside the gallery?
Yes, photography is allowed inside the venue.
What illustrations are on display?
The exhibition features 11 illustrations from the 'Star Wars' series that illustrator Masahiro Oikawa created for the cover of the information magazine 'pia' from 1983 to 2005, and a new illustration created for the 2026 latest work 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu', which is his first new piece in 21 years.