[Tama Rokuto Science Center] Rerun Announced for Planetarium Show 'The Darkness Seen by Mizuki-san: The Night I Met Nurikabe,' Depicting Shigeru Mizuki's War Experiences
Tama Rokuto Science Center (Nishitokyo, Tokyo) will rerun the planetarium program 'The Darkness Seen by Mizuki-san: The Night I Met Nurikabe,' based on manga artist Shigeru Mizuki's wartime experiences. The program recreates his life in New Britain in 1944 through his writings, narration by voice actor Toshio Furukawa, and immersive 6-channel surround sound.
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Tama Rokuto Science Center (Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Director: Yuichi Takayanagi) has announced the rerun of the popular planetarium program, 'The Darkness Seen by Mizuki-san: The Night I Met Nurikabe,' which was first presented last year.
This original work recreates the war experiences documented by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki based on his writings, featuring narration by popular voice actor Toshio Furukawa. Audiences will experience his days in the battleground of New Britain Island in 1944 amidst the darkness of the planetarium and 6-channel surround sound.
This program serves as a valuable opportunity to pass down memories of war to the next generation.
[Event Overview]
Title: Shigeru Mizuki's War Experience 'The Darkness Seen by Mizuki-san: The Night I Met Nurikabe'
Venue: Tama Rokuto Science Center, Planetarium Dome (Science Egg)
Dates: August 1st (Sat) & 8th (Sat), and November 15th (Sun) & 28th (Sat), 2026. Four performances in total (Starts at 5:20 PM, duration approx. 60 min.)
Admission: 2,200 JPY (Tickets must be purchased in advance)
This original work recreates the war experiences documented by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki based on his writings, featuring narration by popular voice actor Toshio Furukawa. Audiences will experience his days in the battleground of New Britain Island in 1944 amidst the darkness of the planetarium and 6-channel surround sound.
This program serves as a valuable opportunity to pass down memories of war to the next generation.
[Event Overview]
Title: Shigeru Mizuki's War Experience 'The Darkness Seen by Mizuki-san: The Night I Met Nurikabe'
Venue: Tama Rokuto Science Center, Planetarium Dome (Science Egg)
Dates: August 1st (Sat) & 8th (Sat), and November 15th (Sun) & 28th (Sat), 2026. Four performances in total (Starts at 5:20 PM, duration approx. 60 min.)
Admission: 2,200 JPY (Tickets must be purchased in advance)
FAQ
「水木サンのみた暗闇」はどのような内容ですか？
漫画家・水木しげる氏が戦地ニューブリテン島で経験した戦争体験を、著作や手記をもとに構成したプラネタリウム番組です。古川登志夫氏の語りとサラウンド音響、ドーム映像により、戦地の現実や暗闇を追体験します。
再演の日程と会場はどこですか？
2026年8月1日(土)・8日(土)および11月15日(日)・28日(土)に、多摩六都科学館（東京都西東京市）のプラネタリウムドーム「サイエンスエッグ」で上演されます。
観覧の推奨年齢はありますか？
推奨年齢は小学4年生以上です。戦闘描写や軍隊の描写、暗闇や大きな音の演出が含まれるため、3歳以下は入場不可となっています。
チケットはいつから販売されますか？
8月公演分は2026年6月6日(土)午前10時から、11月公演分は2026年9月5日(土)午前10時から販売開始されます。
制作に協力した企業はどこですか？
株式会社水木プロダクションをはじめ、株式会社青二プロダクション、演劇集団 円、株式会社エス・シー・アライアンスなどが制作や協力を行っています。