Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition to Feature 40 Manga Artists
Mitsuru Adachi, Tsukasa Hojo, Ai Yazawa and the Frieren team are among the 40 artists contributing new works to the December show in Tokyo.
Forty manga artists, including Mitsuru Adachi (Touch), Tsukasa Hojo (City Hunter), Ai Yazawa (NANA) and the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End duo Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe, will show newly drawn works at the Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition, according to animeanime.jp. The collaboration illustrations and messages were published on the brand site on October 28, 2026.
The exhibition runs at Tokyo International Forum Hall E2 from December 23 to December 30, 2026, opening from 11:00 to 20:00 with last entry at 19:30. The anniversary illustrations and congratulatory messages are collected in a manga corner, while an artist corner displays special works and messages created for the centenary by 21 artists.
Advance tickets cost 500 yen including tax and same-day tickets 700 yen including tax; preschoolers enter free. Each ticket includes one Meiji Milk Chocolate bar as a visitor bonus. Sales start at 10:00 on October 29, 2026 through Lawson Ticket and e+.
The venue also includes photo spots and a merchandise corner, and talk events with guests are planned during the run.
Brand history on display
Meiji Milk Chocolate marked the 100th anniversary of its release on September 13, 2026. The exhibition looks back on the brand's century with a timeline, era-specific packaging and famous advertisements.
Quick answers
When is the Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition?
It runs from December 23 to December 30, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall E2, open 11:00-20:00 with last entry at 19:30.
How much are tickets?
Advance tickets are 500 yen including tax and same-day tickets 700 yen including tax. Preschoolers enter free, and each ticket comes with one Meiji Milk Chocolate bar.
When do tickets go on sale?
Sales begin at 10:00 on October 29, 2026 via Lawson Ticket and e+.