Retro Horror: Supernatural And The Occult In Postwar Japanese Manga
Over the last few years, anime and manga have become increasingly popular sources of inspiration for Halloween costumes. Most often you’ll see people dressed as their favourite Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, One Punch Man, Death Note or Sailor Moon characters. However, the Japanese art forms of anime and manga have long histories of exploring horror themes.
To coincide with Halloween and this history The Japan Foundation is playing host to a horrifying, yet strangely enthralling exhibition of the best horror manga art from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Retro Horror: Supernatural And The Occult In Postwar Japanese Manga focuses on three manga artists – Tsunezo Murotani, Hino Hideshi, and Ochazukenori – with each representing a different phase in the genre’s history.
Retro Horror features over 70 original genga drawings, attendees can enjoy the manga reading lounge with over 80 horror manga classics in both English and Japanese, and a wall-sized reproduction of an iconic piece by Hideshi Hino, perfect for taking commemorative selfies. Finally, the exhibition will be complemented by an extensive event program titled Horror Manga Japan, which includes talks, a manga drawing workshop, and retro radio-style live ghost story readings.
Until Jan 24. The Japan Foundation, Level 4 (via lifts), Central Park, 28 Broadway, Chippendale. FREE. Info: www.jpf.org.au
