The Demon Girl Next Door Exhibition: Event Info Summary (Dates, Admission Restrictions, etc.)

Event Schedule (Planned)#

• Shibuya Marui
  • June 4 (Sat) – June 26 (Sun)
• Namba Marui
  • July 8 (Fri) – July 24 (Sun)
• Hakata Marui
  • August 11 (Thu, Holiday) – August 21 (Sun)

Admission Restrictions#

Admission restrictions may be put in place at The Demon Girl Next Door Exhibition.

So far, restrictions have definitely occurred on weekends. On weekdays as well, they may be held irregularly on days when crowds are expected.

Whenever admission restrictions are implemented, the details are always announced on the official website below by the day before. Be sure to check it.

The Demon Girl Next Door Exhibition: Celebrating Both Manga and Anime! Event Announced!! | Medicos Entertainment Official Site!{=“_blank”}

As of 2022/06/16, it seems admission restrictions were carried out as follows:

[Regarding Admission on Thu, June 16] —Updated Wed, June 15—

Admission will be managed via lottery numbered tickets issued on the day of the event.

For customers wishing to enter, numbered tickets will be distributed at the “Shibuya Marui 7F Event Space.”

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◆ Ticket Distribution Time: 11:05 – 11:10

◆ Lottery Number Announcement: Around 11:30

◆ Estimated Admission Time for 1st Slot: Around 11:40~

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• One numbered ticket will be handed out in sequential order to each visitor present.

• No waiting line will be formed. Once you receive your numbered ticket, please do not stop where you are and move along.

• Staff will hold a lottery to determine the admission order. Lottery results will be announced on the “Shibuya Marui / Modi Anime Events”

@marui_shibuya_a

Twitter account.

• Admission will not be in numerical order; entry will be in randomized order with numbers shuffled. {: .prompt-quote}

Note that even when admission restrictions are in effect, regular admission is sometimes allowed starting in the afternoon. Information will be posted on the official Twitter account in this case as well, so make sure to check.

Unless you specifically want to secure popular merchandise before it sells out, there’s probably no need to go out of your way to visit while restrictions are in place.

Bonus Information#

• For every 5,000 yen (about $38, tax included) spent, you receive one “lottery entry ticket to win an art book signed by author Izumo Ito.”
• For each purchase of a life-size Gosenzo piggy bank, you receive one “lottery entry ticket to win a cast-signed Gosenzo piggy bank.”
• By presenting an EPOS Card, you receive one “lottery entry ticket to win a cast-signed Gosenzo piggy bank.”
• Signing up for a new EPOS Card at the event space gets you an “Original Card (10 types total).”
  • Be warned that the sign-up process for new members takes quite a while.
  • It took me an entire hour 👿
  • Also, since you’re opening a credit card, you’ll need identification such as a Japanese driver’s license or My Number Card.
  • You receive 2,000 yen worth of points upon card creation, which can be used immediately to take 2,000 yen off your purchase.

Other Useful Spoiler-Free Tips#

• The scale isn’t that large, so 30 minutes should be more than enough to look around.
• Photography is generally allowed, but there are some areas where photos are prohibited.
• There are a few interactive attraction-like elements that are awkward to attempt alone. It might be better to go with two or more people.
• The life-size Gosenzo piggy bank is surprisingly huge.

Official Useful Links#

The Demon Girl Next Door Exhibition: Celebrating Both Manga and Anime! Event Announced!! | Medicos Entertainment Official Site!{=“_blank”}

Twitter: Medicos Entertainment_General{=“_blank”}

Twitter: Medicos Entertainment_General #MachikadoArtExhibition (#まちカド原画展){=“_blank”}

Twitter: Shibuya Marui / Modi Anime Events

Twitter: Shibuya Marui / Modi Anime Events #MachikadoArtExhibition (#まちカド原画展){=“_blank”}