The manga exhibition 「寄生獣展」 (Kiseiju-ten), inspired by the work of Iwaaki Hitoshi and the series Parasyte (寄生獣), has officially unveiled its third teaser visual along with the second wave of merchandise.
Special Color Illustrations from 25 Artists and Notable Figures
To celebrate the exhibition, the organizers invited manga artists and personalities connected to Parasyte — a total of 25 contributors — to submit color illustrations (色紙) for display. The participating manga artists include:
- Isayama Hajime (Attack on Titan)
- Ishikawa Masayuki
- Ishiguro Masakazu
- Ueshiba Riichi
- Umezawa Shun
- Endo Hiroki
- Ota Moare
- Oku Hiroya
- Kumakura Takatoshi
- Sakurai Gamon
- Samura Hiroaki
- Takamatsu Misaki
- Tsurumai Kada
- PEACH-PIT
- Higuchi Asa
- Hiramoto Akira
- Fujishima Kosuke
- Mashima Hiro
- Minagawa Ryoji
- Yamaguchi Tsubasa
- Yukimura Makoto
Beyond manga artists, other contributors from different fields also submitted illustrations, including Shimazaki Nobunaga and Hirano Aya, voice actors from the Parasyte TV anime; Someya Shota, a live-action film actor; and Iwai Yuki (Haraichi), a well-known comedian celebrated as a devoted manga fan.
Merchandise Wave 2: From Reproduction Manuscripts to an Election Poster Towel
The newly announced second wave of merchandise features a diverse lineup, including:
- Reproduction manuscript (複製原稿) and framed reproduction artwork (額入り複製原画)
- T-shirt and tote bag
- Migi (right hand parasite) design acrylic keychain, multiple designs
- Hirokawa Tsuyoshi election poster towel — a fan-favorite item featuring the story’s villain, widely talked about
Exhibition Details — 寄生獣展
- Dates: June 6–21, 2026
- Hours: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 10:00–20:00 / Weekdays 14:00–20:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing; final day closes at 17:00)
- Venue: YOKOHAMA COAST (ASOBIRU 2F ROOM1), Kanagawa Prefecture
- Admission: Presale ¥2,000 / At the door ¥2,200
Source: natalie

