Announcing Illustrator/Manga Artist Yuuki Kikuchi's Solo Exhibition "fRIEND" by Room mate
Hikidashi Co., Ltd., in collaboration with NATAL DESIGN Inc., will hold a solo exhibition for illustrator/manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi. Titled "fRIEND" by Room mate, the exhibition will run from May 16 to 31, 2026, at Goyo Gallery in Tennozu, Tokyo. It will feature new paintings by Kikuchi, including large-scale canvas art of "Wani to Nezumi" (The Crocodile and the Mouse), all centered around the theme of friendship.
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Hikidashi Co., Ltd. (Koto-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoyuki Koike), with the cooperation of NATAL DESIGN Inc. (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo), is pleased to announce a solo exhibition for illustrator/manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi, titled “Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition 'fRIEND' by Room mate.”
From Saturday, May 16th to Sunday, May 31st, 2026, Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F) in Tennozu, Tokyo, will host an exhibition of new paintings by Yuuki Kikuchi, including large-scale canvas works of 'Wani to Nezumi' (The Crocodile and the Mouse).
## The World of Yuuki Kikuchi Expressed Through Canvas Works
Yuuki Kikuchi is an illustrator and manga artist. After debuting with the manga 'SUPER Doubutsu-zu' in 2016, his 4-panel manga '100-nichi go ni shinu wani' (A Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days), serialized on Twitter (now X) in 2020, gained immense popularity, with the book version selling over 350,000 copies and becoming a major topic of conversation.
Since then, he has released works such as '100-nichi go ni shinu × (Batten) Nezumi' and 'Nani ka o tsukande inai to doko ka ni tonde itchau azarashi,' while engaging in various creative activities including creating visuals for TV programs, collaborating with companies, and presenting work at Comic Con.
This time, a solo exhibition featuring Kikuchi's new paintings, “Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition 'fRIEND' by Room mate,” will be held at Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F) in Tennozu, Tokyo.
The exhibition will showcase a collection of canvas works that express the 'sense of security' that comes with friendship, centered around 'Wani to Nezumi' and themed on 'fRIEND,' all within Kikuchi's colorful and pop art style.
In addition to art from 'Wani to Nezumi,' canvas paintings of Kikuchi's new 4-panel manga 'Motto! Monchhichi' will also be featured.
We invite you to enjoy Yuuki Kikuchi's unique world and his new forms of artistic expression at the venue.
Hikidashi Co., Ltd. will continue to work with everyone involved in creation to promote the skills, traditions, and culture of Japanese artisans and creators.
## Exhibition Details
Exhibition Name: Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition 'fRIEND' by Room mate
Dates: Saturday, May 16th – Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Gallery Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (May 18th, 25th)
Venue: Goyo Gallery (Tennozu, Tokyo)
Address: TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F, 1-32-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Tennozu Isle Station (Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line)
## Artist Profile
Yuuki Kikuchi (Illustrator/Manga Artist)
Debuted as a manga artist in 2016 with the serialization of 'SUPER Doubutsu-zu.'
In 2020, his 4-panel manga '100-nichi go ni shinu wani' (A Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days), serialized on his Twitter (now X), won both the Most Retweeted and Most Liked awards at the '#TwitterTrendAward 2020.' The book version of the work has sold over 350,000 copies.
In December 2024, he published the sequel, '100-nichi go ni shinu × (Batten) Nezumi.'
He is also developing other character works such as 'Nani ka o tsukande inai to doko ka ni tonde itchau azarashi.'
He is active in a wide range of illustration activities, including creating visuals for the E-tele program 'Oha! Yo-i Don.'
X: https://x.com/yuukikikuchi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuukikikuchi
From Saturday, May 16th to Sunday, May 31st, 2026, Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F) in Tennozu, Tokyo, will host an exhibition of new paintings by Yuuki Kikuchi, including large-scale canvas works of 'Wani to Nezumi' (The Crocodile and the Mouse).
## The World of Yuuki Kikuchi Expressed Through Canvas Works
Yuuki Kikuchi is an illustrator and manga artist. After debuting with the manga 'SUPER Doubutsu-zu' in 2016, his 4-panel manga '100-nichi go ni shinu wani' (A Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days), serialized on Twitter (now X) in 2020, gained immense popularity, with the book version selling over 350,000 copies and becoming a major topic of conversation.
Since then, he has released works such as '100-nichi go ni shinu × (Batten) Nezumi' and 'Nani ka o tsukande inai to doko ka ni tonde itchau azarashi,' while engaging in various creative activities including creating visuals for TV programs, collaborating with companies, and presenting work at Comic Con.
This time, a solo exhibition featuring Kikuchi's new paintings, “Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition 'fRIEND' by Room mate,” will be held at Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F) in Tennozu, Tokyo.
The exhibition will showcase a collection of canvas works that express the 'sense of security' that comes with friendship, centered around 'Wani to Nezumi' and themed on 'fRIEND,' all within Kikuchi's colorful and pop art style.
In addition to art from 'Wani to Nezumi,' canvas paintings of Kikuchi's new 4-panel manga 'Motto! Monchhichi' will also be featured.
We invite you to enjoy Yuuki Kikuchi's unique world and his new forms of artistic expression at the venue.
Hikidashi Co., Ltd. will continue to work with everyone involved in creation to promote the skills, traditions, and culture of Japanese artisans and creators.
## Exhibition Details
Exhibition Name: Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition 'fRIEND' by Room mate
Dates: Saturday, May 16th – Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Gallery Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (May 18th, 25th)
Venue: Goyo Gallery (Tennozu, Tokyo)
Address: TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F, 1-32-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Tennozu Isle Station (Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line)
## Artist Profile
Yuuki Kikuchi (Illustrator/Manga Artist)
Debuted as a manga artist in 2016 with the serialization of 'SUPER Doubutsu-zu.'
In 2020, his 4-panel manga '100-nichi go ni shinu wani' (A Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days), serialized on his Twitter (now X), won both the Most Retweeted and Most Liked awards at the '#TwitterTrendAward 2020.' The book version of the work has sold over 350,000 copies.
In December 2024, he published the sequel, '100-nichi go ni shinu × (Batten) Nezumi.'
He is also developing other character works such as 'Nani ka o tsukande inai to doko ka ni tonde itchau azarashi.'
He is active in a wide range of illustration activities, including creating visuals for the E-tele program 'Oha! Yo-i Don.'
X: https://x.com/yuukikikuchi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuukikikuchi