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SKIP City Visual Museum Special Exhibition 'What is Stop Motion? Exhibition' Delves into the History and Behind-the-Scenes Production of Stop-Motion Animation, Starting May 2, 2026 (Saturday)

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Published Apr 7, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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SKIP City Visual Museum Special Exhibition 'What is Stop Motion? Exhibition' Delves into the History and Behind-the-Scenes Production of Stop-Motion Animation, Starting May 2, 2026 (Saturday) — Image: PR TIMES

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The SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza Visual Museum will host a special exhibition, 'What is Stop Motion? - The Secrets of Stop Motion Animation,' from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
This exhibition will explore the history and behind-the-scenes production of stop-motion animation, showcasing its evolution and charm from the dawn of cinema with valuable puppets and footage.

The SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza Visual Museum will host a special exhibition, 'What is Stop Motion? - The Secrets of Stop Motion Animation,' from May 2 to September 27, 2026. This exhibition will explore the history and behind-the-scenes production of stop-motion animation, showcasing its evolution and charm from the dawn of cinema with valuable puppets and footage.

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Published: Apr 7, 2026

From Saturday, May 2, 2026, to Sunday, September 27, the SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza Visual Museum (Kawaguchi City) will host the special exhibition "What is Stop Motion? - The Secrets of Stop Motion Animation."

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The "What is Stop Motion? Exhibition" unravels the history and behind-the-scenes production of "stop-motion animation," which has continued since the dawn of cinema, allowing visitors to learn about the charm and essence of this amazing expressive technique.

Exhibition Content

《History》

120 Years of Trajectory and Evolution

Let's look back at the evolution and history of stop motion through valuable puppets and footage that colored the times!

『Okonjo Ruri』Tadanari Okamoto ©Sakura Eigasha Co., Ltd. Echo Co., Ltd.

《Materials》

Inspiration and Ideas

Focus on the interesting aspects of materials born from free ideas!

Cooperation: Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation

『Twins in Bakery』Mari Miyazawa ©2013 Mari Miyazawa / Tokyo University of the Arts

《Puppets》

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The SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza Visual Museum will host a special exhibition, 'What is Stop Motion? - The Secrets of Stop Motion Animation,' from May 2 to September 27, 2026. This exhibition will explore the history and behind-the-scenes production of stop-motion animation, showcasing its evolution and charm from the dawn of cinema with valuable puppets and footage.

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