Advance photos from the TV anime “The Summer When Light Died” exhibition!

Date: November 14, 2025 (Friday) – December 7, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory, Event Space in Tenbo Park

*Information as of November 13th. [KADOKAWA Corporation] Press Release

Photos from the venue released in advance! The event opens tomorrow!

Ahead of the exhibition's opening on Friday, November 14th, we've revealed some photos of what's inside!
In addition to precious reproductions of original drawings and setting materials from the anime, there will be numerous photo spots that recreate memorable scenes from the series. There will also be interactive spots unique to the exhibition, such as "Kibougayama High School Classroom," "Menchi Aniki," and "Inside Hikaru." The shop within the venue will also be selling original goods featuring illustrations drawn specifically for this event. Please come and see them at the venue.

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―Mount Tansa―

-Yamahisa-

-classroom-

-House of Light-

-Mount Hope-

-Yoshinobu's Room-

-library-

-sea-

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"Kibougayama High School Classroom"

A classroom from Kibougayama High School has been recreated! Experience the impressive classroom scenes through the video.

"Menchi bro"

If you stroke Menchi's back, he will cry… and depending on the timing, he may even threaten you!

"Inside Hikaru"

When I put my hand inside Hikaru…!
Look forward to the experience you can only get at the venue.

TV Anime "The Summer When Light Died" Exhibition Event Overview

The series has sold over 4 million copies in total! To commemorate the TV anime broadcast of "The Summer When the Light Died" (published by KADOKAWA), a popular work by up-and-coming artist Mokumoku Renga, which won first place in the men's category of "This Manga is Amazing! 2023" (Takarajimasha), we are holding the first-ever exhibition of the work. The exhibition will feature displays looking back on famous scenes and numerous photo spots recreating memorable scenes from the work. In addition, setting materials that can only be seen here and valuable reproductions of original drawings from the anime will also be on display. The shop at the venue will also have a wide selection of original exhibition goods featuring newly drawn illustrations.

■Date
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025

■Venue
Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory Event space in Tenbo Park

◇Address:
60th floor, Sunshine 60 Building, Sunshine City, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630

train:
・Approximately 8 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station (Exit 35)
・Approximately a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
・About a 4-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome Station (Toden Arakawa Line)

car:
・Directly connected to the Higashi-Ikebukuro exit of Metropolitan Expressway Route 5

Toei Bus:
・Get off at Ikebukuro Sunshine City stop (1F Cultural Hall Building/inside the bus terminal)

■Event time
11:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)

■ Same-day tickets
[Same-day admission ticket] 2,000 yen (tax included)
[Limited goods exchange ticket] 3,000 yen (tax included)
*Same-day tickets will be on sale from Friday, November 14th at e+ and the exhibition venue counter.
*Same-day tickets will be available for purchase on e+ until 23:59 the day before.
*If "date and time specified tickets" are sold out in advance, tickets will not be available on the day.
*Please also check the official website for the TV anime "The Summer When Light Died" exhibition X (@hikanatsu_expo) for the status of same-day ticket sales at the exhibition venue counter.

■Admission benefits
The admission bonus is an original sticker from the TV anime "The Summer When Light Died" exhibition! One of three original designs using the exhibition key visual will be given at random. It will be handed out at the entrance to the venue upon entry.

[Size] 91mm x 55mm [Material] Paper
*The image is for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
*Design and content may be subject to change.
*One admission bonus will be given at random per admission ticket. You cannot choose the design.
*Admission bonuses will only be distributed to paying visitors.
*The admission bonus will be handed out at the venue. Please be careful not to forget to collect it.
*Numbers are limited. Distribution will end once the planned number of tickets is reached.
*We will not exchange admission benefits for any reason other than defective products.

■Event inquiries
KADOKAWA Event Support
https://kdq.jp/kdevent
*Please be sure to specify the event name.
*It may take some time for us to reply.
*Support is available only within Japan.

■Official website
https://hikanatsu-expo.com

■Official X Account
@hikanatsu_expo

■Organizer
TV Anime "The Summer When Light Died" Exhibition Executive Committee