Yuuki Kikuchi's "More! Monchhichi" to be Featured as Canvas Art at Solo Exhibition in May 2026
Hikidashi Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., has announced a series of canvas paintings based on the 4-panel manga "More! Monchhichi," drawn by illustrator Yuuki Kikuchi. A total of six artworks will be displayed at Kikuchi's solo exhibition, "fRIEND" by Room mate, held at Goyo Gallery in Tennozu, Tokyo, from May 16, 2026. This initiative aims to present the popular SNS-based work as physical art.
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Hikidashi Co., Ltd., with the cooperation of Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., has announced canvas artworks based on "More! Monchhichi," created by illustrator and manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi. These pieces will be exhibited at the "Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition 'fRIEND' by Room mate," which will take place from Saturday, May 16 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F) in Tennozu, Tokyo.
"More! Monchhichi" is a 4-panel manga series featuring Monchhichi, newly drawn by Yuuki Kikuchi. The series, which captures the cuteness and gentle nature of the characters Monchhichi-kun and Monchhichi-chan in Kikuchi's signature style, is distributed on the official Monchhichi and Kikuchi's social media accounts. For this project, Kikuchi has individually brought the characters to life on canvas.
The lineup consists of a total of six pieces, including a large 180cm x 120cm canvas, as well as round and square formats. Visitors can enjoy the artistic expression of "More! Monchhichi" in a different medium from the social media screen.
Yuuki Kikuchi commented, "Having the opportunity to draw the ever-popular Monchhichi in manga form has allowed me to rediscover their cuteness and the sense of comfort they provide. I am very grateful to be able to draw them for this solo exhibition as well. With colors that convey kindness and energy, and cheerful faces that bring relief, I believe they have helped create a space filled with a sense of security."
Hikidashi Co., Ltd. plans to continue developing projects that expand the world of Monchhichi through the "More! Monchhichi" series.
[Exhibition Details]
Exhibition Name: Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition "fRIEND" by Room mate
Dates: May 16 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 12:00 - 19:00
Closed: Mondays (May 18, 25)
Venue: Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F, 1-32-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
"More! Monchhichi" has been released every Wednesday at 12:00 PM since January 2026 on official Monchhichi and Kikuchi's social media.
Yuuki Kikuchi is an illustrator and manga artist known for "The Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days." "Monchhichi" is a doll character first released by Sekiguchi Co., Ltd. in 1974.
"More! Monchhichi" is a 4-panel manga series featuring Monchhichi, newly drawn by Yuuki Kikuchi. The series, which captures the cuteness and gentle nature of the characters Monchhichi-kun and Monchhichi-chan in Kikuchi's signature style, is distributed on the official Monchhichi and Kikuchi's social media accounts. For this project, Kikuchi has individually brought the characters to life on canvas.
The lineup consists of a total of six pieces, including a large 180cm x 120cm canvas, as well as round and square formats. Visitors can enjoy the artistic expression of "More! Monchhichi" in a different medium from the social media screen.
Yuuki Kikuchi commented, "Having the opportunity to draw the ever-popular Monchhichi in manga form has allowed me to rediscover their cuteness and the sense of comfort they provide. I am very grateful to be able to draw them for this solo exhibition as well. With colors that convey kindness and energy, and cheerful faces that bring relief, I believe they have helped create a space filled with a sense of security."
Hikidashi Co., Ltd. plans to continue developing projects that expand the world of Monchhichi through the "More! Monchhichi" series.
[Exhibition Details]
Exhibition Name: Yuuki Kikuchi Solo Exhibition "fRIEND" by Room mate
Dates: May 16 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 12:00 - 19:00
Closed: Mondays (May 18, 25)
Venue: Goyo Gallery (TERRADA ART COMPLEX II 3F, 1-32-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
"More! Monchhichi" has been released every Wednesday at 12:00 PM since January 2026 on official Monchhichi and Kikuchi's social media.
Yuuki Kikuchi is an illustrator and manga artist known for "The Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days." "Monchhichi" is a doll character first released by Sekiguchi Co., Ltd. in 1974.