[Important] Hakubutsu Mania Stage Announcement! Exhibition and Sale Event for Natural Science Creative Goods and Specimens to Feature Special Guests and Stage Schedule!

The Hakubutsu Mania Executive Committee is pleased to announce the performers and timetable for the stage events at 'Earth's Treasures Gathering! Hakubutsu Mania 2026' (to be held on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, 2026), an event themed around natural science.

Special Guest Confirmed! "Science Stage" by Dr. Hel Kurare to be Held

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Hel Kurare, author of the 'Arienai Rika' series with over 500,000 copies in print and scientific supervisor for the popular manga and anime series Dr.STONE, will be a special guest at this event. On the day, he will deliver an intellectually stimulating 'Interesting Chemistry Talk & Experiment Show' to continue spreading the joy of science to the world.

【Stage Information】

Speaker: Dr. Hel Kurare (Author, Science Supervisor)

Stage Content: Dr. Hel Kurare's Science Stage

Date and Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 16:00~ (approx. 30 minutes)

【Profile】

Dr. Hel Kurare

Author and Science Supervisor. Active in the science book field for over 20 years to spread the message "Science is Fun!". His 'Arienai Rika' series has sold over 500,000 copies. The comic 'Science Solves Everything!!', for which he is the original author, has also sold over 500,000 copies. He serves as the science supervisor for both the manga and anime of Dr.STONE, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. In addition to appearances on TV programs such as "The World's Most Useful Class," his unique YouTube channel "Science Solves Everything!" boasts approximately 350,000 subscribers.

◆Stage Schedule to Energize the Venue

FAQ What is "Hakubutsu Mania 2026"? "Hakubutsu Mania 2026" is an event themed around natural science, featuring an exhibition and sale of creative goods and specimens. When and where will "Hakubutsu Mania 2026" be held? The event will be held on Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Who is Dr. Hel Kurare? Dr. Hel Kurare is an author of the "Arienai Rika" series, scientific supervisor for the anime/manga "Dr.STONE", and a popular science communicator with a significant YouTube following. What will Dr. Hel Kurare be doing at the event? He will be giving a "Science Stage" presentation featuring an "Interesting Chemistry Talk & Experiment Show" on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 16:00. What kind of content can be expected at the event? The event focuses on natural science, with creative goods, specimens, and stage events including talks and experiment shows. Back to Newsroom (40)