Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Shibuya
Capcom's paid exhibition runs from 30 October to 24 December at BEAM Gallery, with seven zones and a 290cm Dimitrescu statue.
Capcom held a press presentation on 29 October for "THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition", which opens at BEAM Gallery on the fourth floor of Shibuya BEAM in Tokyo on 30 October, according to cinematoday.jp. The exhibition is a paid event and runs until 24 December.
Voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa, who voices Leon S. Kennedy, comedian Eiko Kano and Capcom producer Masao Kawada attended the presentation. The venue is divided into seven zones, including a theatre showing large-screen video and areas displaying the t-Virus and other series exhibits.
Among the displays are a roughly 290cm seated statue of Alcina Dimitrescu and a life-size figure of Albert Wesker. A life-size statue of Leon S. Kennedy is also on show, and Victor Gideon's headgear is being displayed publicly for the first time. A photo spot where Jack Baker emerges from a wall has been set up for visitors.
The venue includes an official goods shop selling items such as a "looking-back zombie plush toy" for 4,900 yen and a "moving! zombie dog" for 3,500 yen. A limited-time collaboration crepe and drink are on sale at the Dipper Dan Shibuya BEAM store on the venue's first floor.
Series marks 30 years
The Resident Evil series is marking its 30th anniversary. Kawada is a producer on the series for Capcom.
Quick answers
When is the Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Exhibition?
It runs from 30 October to 24 December at BEAM Gallery on the fourth floor of Shibuya BEAM in Tokyo. It is a paid event.
What can visitors see at the exhibition?
The seven zones include a theatre with large-screen video, t-Virus and other series exhibits, a roughly 290cm seated Dimitrescu statue, a life-size Wesker figure, a life-size Leon statue and a Jack Baker photo spot.
How much does the merchandise cost?
The official shop sells a "looking-back zombie plush toy" for 4,900 yen and a "moving! zombie dog" for 3,500 yen.