Live the childhood memory with Japanese anime exhibitions
In Vietnam, there are certainly a large number of fans of Japanese manga and people who simply adore popular anime characters like Pokemon, Doreamon or Astroboy.
In Vietnam, the popularity of Japanese manga and anime characters continues to thrive, with many fans adoring iconic figures like Pokémon, Doraemon, and Astro Boy.
Hobbyists are now afforded the opportunity to deepen their understanding of these beloved animated characters and their connection to Japanese culture through a serial exhibition titled “Japan – Kingdom of Characters.”
This event is organized by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and features special exhibitions in three major cities, including:
Hanoi: 10 – 28 October 2025
Location: Vietnam University of Fine Arts (66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Dong Da District).
Hue: 01 – 14 November 2025
Location: Ho Chi Minh Museum (3 Le Truc Street)
Ho Chi Minh City: 25 November – 05 December 2025
Location: Ho Chi Minh City Museum (corner of Ly Tu Trong and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia).
The exhibitions showcase some of the most renowned Japanese anime and manga characters from various eras of Japanese animation, including Astro Boy and Ultraman from the 1950s-1960s, Hello Kitty from the 1970s, Doraemon from the 1980s, Chibi Maruko-chan from the 1990s, and Pokémon from the 2000s. The objects on display take many forms, including DVDs, statues, posters, and life-size figures. These events are expected to further strengthen the already warm relationship between Vietnamese culture and Japan, while providing deeper insights into the Japanese animation industry, both historically and looking to the future.
Japanese manga has evolved significantly since the 1950s, becoming a substantial influence not only within Japan but also internationally. Iconic characters like Hello Kitty, Pokémon, Doraemon, and Son Goku have gained millions of fans worldwide, establishing themselves as global phenomena. In Vietnam, the fascination with Japanese anime took root in the 1990s with the publication of the first manga comics and has continued to grow due to increased accessibility and a greater variety of Japanese animated content.
