A lenticular artwork based on Part 7 “Steel Ball Run” of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure will be exhibited at the East Corridor (東廻廊) — the nationally designated Important Cultural Property housing the famous “Sleeping Cat” — inside Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi Prefecture, from November 19 to December 27.

A Two-Piece Offering

The works on display are a pair of lenticular prints that were formally dedicated to Nikko Toshogu on October 16. They depict Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli alongside their horses, standing quietly among snow-covered trees — an illustration instantly recognizable to fans of the series.

The lenticular technique exploits human parallax so that the image appears to shift and gain three-dimensional depth depending on the viewing angle, bringing the beloved scene to life in a striking new way.

Araki’s Comment

“This year, the Year of the Horse, I had the privilege of watching the sacred yabusame (horseback archery) ritual at Nikko Toshogu. Seeing it in person, I was overwhelmed by the sheer power and presence of the horses. To aim and hit a target at that speed is truly a divine feat.

Steel Ball Run is a story about crossing the American continent on horseback, and I believe horses are animals that have walked alongside human history throughout the ages. During that yabusame ceremony, I felt as though humans, horses, and the divine had become one.

This time, I was honored to have a lenticular work displayed at the shrine’s hall of worship, accompanied by a formal dedication ceremony. The piece is painted as a set of two. Snow lies over everything, and like a trompe-l’œil, the trees, the horses, Johnny, and Gyro all seem to blend together. I am truly honored that a work themed around the unity of humans, horses, and nature has been placed in this very special location.”

Exhibition Details

• Work title: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure / SBR Lenticular works (2026 · lenticular print)
• Venue: East Corridor (国宝・東廻廊), Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi Prefecture
• Dates: November 19 – December 27