The world of manga meets the legacy of traditional Japanese craftsmanship in this exhibition at Kyoto’s Benrido Collotype Gallery. For the first time, fans of 'One Piece' can experience the complete version of 'Hundred Views of Pirates', a grand visual panorama reimagined as a fine art masterpiece.
Originally created to celebrate the 1,000th chapter of the 'One Piece' manga, Oda’s sweeping illustration features fan-favourite characters selected through a global poll. When combined, the artwork unfolds into a breathtaking horizontal composition that captures the boundless spirit of Oda’s pirate world.
To bring this monumental piece to life, Benrido – founded in 1887 and the world’s only producer of colour collotype prints – collaborated with the Iwano Heisaburo paper mill, Japan’s sole maker of large-format handmade Echizen washi. The result is a meticulous creation spanning three connected sheets, each printed with an astonishing 23 colour plates to achieve extraordinary depth and vibrancy.
Timed with Art Collaboration Kyoto 2025, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover Oda’s universe through the timeless lens of Japanese artistry, where cutting-edge imagination meets centuries-old technique.
Admission is free but you need to register online in advance.
