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Limited-time pass offers unlimited exhibition access, event presale opportunities, and exclusive Museum discounts for manga fans
The Brooklyn Museum is partnering with Anime NYC to celebrate the East Coast debut of Art of Manga, the first major exhibition in the Americas to explore manga as an art form. Throughout Anime NYC, attendees can visit the Brooklyn Museum booth to immerse themselves in Art of Manga, learn more about the exhibition and featured mangaka, snap photos, and participate in button-making. In addition, a limited-time Manga Fan Pass will launch at Anime NYC and online ahead of the exhibition’s October opening, giving convention visitors special access to this exciting offer.
The Manga Fan Pass offers manga enthusiasts unlimited access to Art of Manga throughout its run (October 3, 2026–January 31, 2027). Pass holders receive unlimited entry to the exhibition for one adult and a guest (subject to availability) as well as general admission to Museum galleries. The benefits also include exclusive presale access to Art of Manga events and programs, free tickets to Member Previews and select Member Evenings, a 10 percent discount at the Museum Shop and Café, and a collectible badge.
The Manga Fan Pass will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, August 20. On August 20–23, Anime NYC attendees can visit the Brooklyn Museum at booth 2030 to be among the first to purchase a pass. The pass will also be available online . The first 100 purchasers will receive complimentary invitations to the Museum’s opening party for Art of Manga on October 1.
The Brooklyn Museum is also proud to serve as a Silver sponsor of Anime NYC’s American Manga Awards on Thursday, August 20, recognizing outstanding achievement in the manga industry.
To learn more about Art of Manga, visit www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/manga.
Credits
Art of Manga is organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Support for the exhibition tour has been generously provided by Dai Nippon Printing.
Major support is provided by Kinokuniya and VIZ Media.
Exhibition design is supported by Kinokuniya.
Significant support is provided by Dan and Krystyna Houser.
The Brooklyn Museum Exhibition Fund supports the research, development, and presentation of all the Museum’s exhibitions, from major international shows to innovative curatorial projects, ensuring the Museum can present ambitious, world-class exhibitions that engage diverse audiences. We gratefully acknowledge the donors whose support of the Brooklyn Museum Exhibition Fund makes this work possible: Nancy P. Magoon, John H. and Regina K. Scully, and Deedee and Barrie Wigmore.
We extend our gratitude to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan for their collaboration.
About Art of Manga
Art of Manga is the first major exhibition in the Americas to explore manga—Japanese comics and graphic novels—as an art form. Marking its East Coast debut, the Brooklyn Museum’s presentation is packed with more than 600 drawings that showcase manga’s immersive power and social impact. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for US audiences to encounter an astonishing selection of original manga artworks, including examples from beloved seriesInuyasha, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Ōoku: The Inner Chambers, ONE PIECE, and many more.
About the Brooklyn Museum
For 200 years, the Brooklyn Museum has been recognized as a trailblazer. Through a vast array of exhibitions, public programs, and community-centered initiatives, it continues to broaden the narratives of art, uplift a multitude of voices, and center creative expression within important dialogues of the day. Housed in a landmark building in the heart of Brooklyn, the Museum is home to an astounding encyclopedic collection of more than 140,000 objects representing cultures worldwide and over 6,000 years of history—from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to significant American works, to groundbreaking installations presented in the only feminist art center of its kind. As one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum remains committed to innovation, creating compelling experiences for its communities and celebrating the power of art to inspire awe, conversation, and joy.
About Anime NYC
Anime NYC is the East Coast’s largest anime convention, dedicated to celebrating Japanese pop culture, manga, and animation. The event has received the award of Consul General from the Japanese Ambassador for providing a gateway to Japanese culture. Anime NYC brings fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. The event takes place August 20–23, 2026, in New York’s Javits Center, and we invite you to join thousands of fans for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, cosplay, fashion, food, games, toys, and more in the heart of NYC. For more, visit www.AnimeNYC.com
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