Source: Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office press release
Official Site: https://cekai-ok.com/20250314_godzillatheart
GODZILLA THE ART Project Official Site: https://godzillatheart.com/
Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart

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From Friday, March 14 to Monday, April 7, 2025, "GODZILLA THE ART by CEKAI" will be held at CEKAI O!K STORE & SPACE in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. It is part of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of events that kicked off in April 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Godzilla.

A global icon since his first theatrical release in 1954, Godzilla has shown the world various, ever-changing expressions over the past 7 decades with a total of 38 films  produced and released, including 30 domestic films, 3 animated films, and 5 Hollywood versions. "GODZILLA THE ART" is a large-scale exhibition of Godzilla and contemporary art, bringing together new works created by artists from Japan and abroad who are active in a variety of genres and who have faced Godzilla, thought about it, and created different artistic interpretations of the King of the Monsters.

"GODZILLA THE ART by CEKAI" will exhibit nine original Godzilla movie poster paintings by world-renowned illustrator Noriyoshi Ohrai. 

In addition, official Godzilla art figures and T-shirts for the "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Godzilla The Art Exhibition" (ゴジラ生誕70周年記念 ゴジラ・THE・アート展,  Gojira Seitan 70 Sshūnenkinen Gojira THE Āto-ten) will be on sale ahead of the exhibition's launch in Minato City, Tokyo, on April 26th.

▼ Noriyoshi Ohrai (November 17, 1935 – October 27, 2015)

After dropping out of the Oil Painting Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1957, Noriyoshi Ohrai began working as an illustrator in Setagaya, Tokyo in 1962. He created the international poster for the movie STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, which gained him many fans overseas. He started working on the Godzilla series 1984, and painted many fo the Godzilla movie posters from RETURN OF GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira) until GODZILLA FINAL WARS (ゴジラ ファイナルウォーズ, Gojira Fainaru Uōzu) in 2004. He also worked in a wide range of fields, including novel covers and game package illustrations.

Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD.

Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD.

■ "GODZILLA THE ART" T-shirts

"GODZILLA THE ART" T-shirts for the "Godzilla The Art Exhibition" will be on sale at "GODZILLA THE ART by CEKAI".  These shirts were designed by five artists curated by CEKAI O!K STORE & SPACE on the theme of "What is Godzilla?" There are 5designs/10 colors, available in adult sizes M/L/XL for ¥8,800 (Approximately $59.74 US, Tax Included) and kids sizes 130/150 for ¥4,400 (Approximately $29.87 US, Tax Included).

Online sales start from 12:00pm JST on Friday, March 14, 2025 at: https://cekai-ok.stores.jp/

Artists

▼GOO CHOKI PAR

Goo Choki Par is a design and art group consisting of Kyu Asaba, Kento Iitaka, and Rei Ishii.  They are active in various fields, focusing on visual communication that transcends language and thought.

Web: https://gcp.design
Instagram: https://instagram.com/goo_choki_par

Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD. 

▼RYOTA DAIMON

Ryota Daimon has been drawing since he was a child and continues to do so to this day. He has established his own style by making full use of airbrushing, which he learned mainly by himself. His works are strongly influenced by street culture and the cartoons he watched as a child, and include scenes from his daily life, original characters, and expressions that go back and forth between realism and street art. Recently, he has also been strongly influenced by Taro Okamoto's "contrastiveism." Based in Tokyo, he has recently exhibited his works overseas in Taiwan, Korea, and the United States.

Official Site: https://ryotadaimon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryotadaimon

▼RYU OKUBO

In 2011, Ryu Okubo started his career as an artist after producing an animated music video. Currently, in search of more free possibilities for expression, he is working on "sequential art = artistic expression with continuity" by making full use of various techniques such as drawing, painting, video, and digital. As an extension of his technique, he started producing video games in 2021. He has a history of providing works to numerous musicians such as Benny Sings, Mndsgn, Gen Hoshino, PUNPEE, Makiko Suzuki, and STUTS.

Official Site: https://ryu-okubo.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryu_okubo_

▼YUICHIRO TAMAKI

Yuichiro Tamaki is a silkscreen craftsman and artist, who uses his highly skilled techniques to create unique worlds through silkscreen printing. In addition to his two-dimensional works, he has also attracted attention with his LIVE SCREEN PRINT performances, where he paints giant murals.

Official Site: https://tamartjp.stores.jp/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hart_yuichiro

▼umao

umao lives in Tokyo and graduated from Kyoto Seika University Faculty of Design. Since 2016, he has been working as an illustrator in books, advertisements, web, and other media.

He likes animals and the color blue.

Official Site: https://shima-umao.tumblr.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/umao_f

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■ Godzilla Art Figures

"GODZILLA THE ART by CEKAI" will also exhibit and sell art figures created in collaboration with the artist unit "magma" and "REMARE", a company that recycles difficult-to-process plastic materials.

Godzilla has a deep connection with the sea. Using materials made from fishing gear waste and discarded plastic, they created a new-age art piece that combines environmental issues and creativity. It is a double-sided figure that looks different when viewed from the left and right.

Small size (h230mm) ¥33,000  (Approximately $224.03 US, Tax Included), large size (h700mm) ¥165,000 (Approximately $1120.15 US, Tax Included), extra large (h1500mm) ¥330,000  (Approximately $2240.30 US, Tax Included)

▼magma

magma is an artist group consisting of Jun Sugiyama and Kenichi Miyazawa. With a unique worldview created by combining waste materials, resin, and electric appliances, they not only create artworks but also work on a wide range of projects including furniture, products, and spatial direction and production.

Their works, which combine a nostalgic analog feel with crazy colors, have attracted attention both in Japan and overseas.

Official Site:: http://magma-web.jp/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/magma.jp

▼REMARE

Remare is a co-creation solution company that weaves the story of plastic resources. Aiming to optimize plastic resource circulation on a global scale, they use their unique ideas and technology to evolve difficult-to-process plastics into valuable materials. They work with companies to solve problems and provide innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Official Site: https://remare.jp/

■ "GODZILLA THE ART by CEKAI" Outline

Official Site: https://cekai-ok.com/20250314_godzillatheart

Dates: Friday, March 14, 2025 - Monday, April 7, 2025 *Closed on Monday, March 17, Monday, March 24, Monday, March 31

Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00pm
Admission: ¥500 (Approximately $3.41 US, Tax Included) *free for preschoolers
Location: CEKAI O!K STORE&SPACE 1F Ohashi Kaikan, 3-7-11 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

▼CEKAI

CEKAI is a group that began with creators who came together under the simple idea of ​​"making good things." It started in 2013 and is currently expanding its production base to Tokyo, LA, and NY. Its diverse, cross-disciplinary creative work, from directing the Olympic opening ceremony to designing children's programs, has garnered support from both within Japan and overseas. It has over 100 unique creators and producers on staff.

Official Site: https://cekai.jp/

▼CEKAI O!K STORE&SPACE

CEKAI O!K STORE & SPACE is a multi-purpose space created by the creative association CEKAI. It is a multi-purpose space with two functions: a store that plans and sells collaboration items with artists and original items, and a space for art exhibitions and events.

Photo courtesy of Godzilla The Art Exhibition Public Relations Office. © TOHO CO., LTD.

 
■ "Godzilla The Art Exhibition Commemorating Godzilla's 70th Anniversary" Outline

Dates: Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Venue: Mori Arts Center Gallery (52F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan)
Curator: Qiuyu Jin
Organizers: The Asahi Shimbun Company, PARCO, Toho
Cooperation: DNP Dai Nippon Printing, Kajima Corporation
General Producer: Yoro Mengji
Event Site: https://godzillatheart.com/exhibition

 About PARCO Co., Ltd.

About Toho

Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and animated content including motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, Toho remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan, and Toho International, Inc., a U.S. established incorporated company that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio. To learn more, visit toho.co.jp/en.