The exhibition is being held at the Prefectural Museum of Art, Kumamoto Branch from July 27, 2012.
Evangelion and Japanese Sword ExhibitionI went to the

The usually plain pavilion is also dressed up with anime characters.

Kumamon, the collaborating character, for the first Saturday after the event.
They greet you in cosplay. They are very popular among men and women of all ages.

I ordered a time-consuming nameplate before looking around the exhibits.
The demonstration was given by Kaoru Sakamoto (Kumamoto) and Naoma Nishimura (Saga).

After the inscription cutting reception is over, we will start from the 1st floor, where you can learn the history of Japanese swords.

Dotanuki is exhibited first because it is held in Kumamoto.

There are seven pieces ranging from the Heian period to the end of the Edo period, and I personally like the blade pattern of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

There are many different types of Japanese swords.

Many Eva character-inspired works are on display on the first and second floors.

And this time it is the Lance of Longinus that is being pushed.
It may not look like much at first glance, but the details and drawings show that a great deal of time and effort went into this product.

After looking around, I went shopping at Eva Store. Here are some of the loot.

I think it is difficult to own one personally because of the Firearms Act, but how about one for everyone?

I believe that dangerous objects, including Japanese swords, possess a beauty that attracts people.

The period is until August 20. See you soon.