PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO to Host Commemorative Exhibition 'SHUWATCH with U' for Ultraman Series' 60th Anniversary

©Vance Yuan courtesy of NANZUKA　​©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "PARCO") will host a new special exhibition titled "SHUWATCH with U" at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO (4F, Shibuya PARCO), in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions. The exhibition is curated by NANZUKA Inc.

The tokusatsu TV series "Ultraman," which debuted in 1966, has become a representative Japanese cultural phenomenon, transcending generations and borders and influencing diverse creative fields.

This exhibition reinterprets the overwhelming visual imagery and spiritual essence of Ultraman through the unique perspectives of 12 artists from Japan and abroad. Through diverse media such as paintings and sculptures, the exhibition creates an immersive new space that bridges nostalgia and contemporary expression.

The key visual for the exhibition features the work of Vance Yuan, an internationally acclaimed artist known for his transparent, street graffiti-inspired style.

Heroes and monsters, light and darkness, imagination and the future.

Japan's monumental imagination is once again expanding from Shibuya, Tokyo, to the world.

Commemorative merchandise will also be available for purchase at the venue.

※Product details will be gradually released on the official PARCO ART website: https://art.parco.jp/

Exhibition Overview

Title

SHUWATCH with U

Venue / Period

PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO, 4F Shibuya PARCO (15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

July 3 (Fri), 2026 – August 3 (Mon), 2026, 11:00–21:00

※Admission until 30 minutes before closing

※Last day closes at 18:00

※Business hours are subject to change. Please check the official Shibuya PARCO website.

Shibuya PARCO official website: https://shibuya.parco.jp/

Admission Fee: General 500 JPY (tax included) / ※Free for elementary school students and younger, ※No discounts applicable including shareholder benefits

Organizer: PARCO

Curation: NANZUKA

Cooperation: Tsuburaya Productions

​©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Design: YAR

Official Exhibition Website: https://art.parco.jp/museumtokyo/detail/?id=1927

NANZUKA Official Website: https://nanzuka.com/

Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Official Site: https://60th.m-78.jp/

Exhibition Content

In 1966, "Ultraman" was created by Tsuburaya Productions, led by Eiji Tsuburaya, known as the "God of Tokusatsu." Since its debut, the series has transcended being just a TV show, becoming a foundational visual culture and imaginative landscape in Japan, passed down across generations.

"SHUWATCH with U" features 12 artists from Japan and abroad who reinterpret "Ultraman" through their individual perspectives and styles. Through diverse works including paintings, sculptures, and fashion, the exhibition creates a space where childhood memories of heroes and monsters intersect with contemporary artistic expression.

【Participating Artists】

Jean Jullien (Jean Jullien)

Pex Pitakpong (Pex Pitakpong)

Roby Dwi Antono (Roby Dwi Antono)

Ron DeFelice (Ron DeFelice)

Ryuichi Ohira (Ryuichi Ohira)

Ryunosuke Okazaki (Ryunosuke Okazaki)

Stickymonger (Stickymonger)

Takeshi Masada (Takeshi Masada)

Tetsuya Nakamura (Tetsuya Nakamura)

VANCE YUAN (Vance Yuan)

UFO907 (UFO907)

KOICHI SATO (Koichi Sato)

Spacium Beam　　©Ron DeFelice Courtesy of NANZUKA & AISHO

Baltan Boy　　©Pex Pitakpong Courtesy of NANZUKA

The Shape of Light After Memory　　©Roby Dwi Antono Courtesy of NANZUKA

Time-Space Arrival　　©Tetsuya Nakamura Courtesy of NANZUKA

Alien Baltan　　©Takeshi Masada Courtesy of NANZUKA & AISHO

What’s in My Bag?　　©Stickymonger Courtesy of NANZUKA

※Images are for illustrative purposes only.

※Exhibition content is subject to change without notice.

【Artists' Statements】

—Roby Dwi Antono

"This work is a small altar dedicated to my childhood memories of Ultraman. He was not merely a 'hero I watched,' but a presence like light that quietly shaped my imagination."

—Ryunosuke Okazaki

"My admiration for Ultraman does not end as mere nostalgia. The gestures absorbed through childhood play continue to repeat in my creative process. I wish to treat this repetition not as simple nostalgia, but as a time in which prayer continues."

—Vance Yuan

"When we were young, we didn’t truly have the power to change the world. Yet, we innocently believed we could protect it. Ultraman was never just a character fighting monsters. He was a presence who gave children watching on TV the courage to take a step forward and the strength of heart."

Exhibition Commemorative Goods

Commemorative goods will be sold to mark the exhibition.

For detailed product information, please visit the PARCO ART official website: https://art.parco.jp/

※Images are for illustrative purposes only.

※Exhibition content is subject to change without notice.

※Purchase limits may apply.

※Products are limited in quantity; sold out items cannot be restocked.

Admission Tickets

Commemorative admission tickets (7 types in total) will be distributed randomly upon entry.

※It is also possible to purchase all 7 tickets. In that case, a complete set of all ticket types will be provided.

※Re-entry is not permitted.

※Images are for illustrative purposes only.

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