To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the British clay animation "Shaun the Sheep," the "Shaun the Sheep Exhibition with Wallace and Gromit" opened on May 16th at the Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA on the 2nd floor of Shibuya MODI.

The exhibition was planned as a place to rediscover the charm of the "Shaun the Sheep" and "Wallace and Gromit" series, for which Tohokushinsha holds the license. The "Shaun the Sheep Exhibition," which has toured the country, has been revamped to mark its 30th anniversary, and this exhibition is structured in a new way to fully introduce the behind-the-scenes of the masterpieces created by British Aardman Animations through approximately 260 pieces of concept art and dioramas actually used in filming, as well as special exhibits that are being shown for the first time in the world and Japan.

Left: "Gromit and Shaun" (Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave) © Aardman / Wallace & Gromit Ltd 1995 Right: "Shaun directed by Nick Park" (Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave) © Aardman / Wallace & Gromit Ltd 1995

Left: "Motorbike and Sidecar" (Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave) © Aardman / Wallace & Gromit Ltd 1995 Right: "Shaun the Vegetable Farmer" (Shaun the Sheep TV series) © Aardman Animations Limited 2009

Left: "Abbey Road" (Shaun the Sheep Movie: Back to the Home) © 2015 Aardman Animations Limited and StudioCanal SA Right: "Shaun the Sushi" (Tanaka Tatsuya)

The highlight of the exhibition is the world's first public display of the actual filming set for the latest TV series, Shaun the Sheep Series 7. In addition, from the Wallace & Gromit series, an exhibition of memorable scenes from Aardman Animations' latest film, Wallace & Gromit: Retribution, produced in 2024, will be shown for the first time in Japan, and valuable materials used in the filming of the 1995 short film, Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, in which Shaun made his screen debut, will also be on display.

Wallace and Gromit series

But that's not all. A collaboration with Tatsuya Tanaka, a miniature photographer and artist who is popular both in Japan and overseas, has been realized. The exhibition will include new miniature works commemorating the 30th anniversary, and you can enjoy a unique world view that combines clay animation and miniature art.

"Shaun the Sheep" series

At the venue, original goods exclusive to the exhibition as well as items related to Shaun, Wallace and Gromit will be on sale. This exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience the depths of the world of Aardman Animations' works, and is enjoyable for a wide range of generations, from adults to children. We hope you will come to Shibuya to experience the 30-year journey of Shaun, who has captivated the world with his silent yet expressive humor.

The event will run until Sunday, June 29th.

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