Comic Book Covers

ART CARDs by Mitsuhito Arita

What is the ART CARD?

ART CARD is Mitsuhiro Arita’s original merchandise: A5-sized prints on heavyweight paper. You can purchase them at events. Currently, there are two major series named Animals in Suits and JIDAI. Both are collections of a series of gouache paintings. Only the Animals in Suits is sold at the online store in a 15-page booklet style, but all of the Animals in Suits and JIDAI cards and some of the secret cards are sold only at the events.

Event ART CARD Project

The ART CARDS have become popular since its debut. People frame and display them on the wall. Even some people send them to the grading company. So, Mitsuhiro decided to create a series of memorial ART CARD for each event. It is the Event ART CARD.
It will be created every time Mitsuhiro appears at an event. The artwork will be newly drawn, and the subjects will be based on his original fantasy world. There are two variants:

  • LIMITED: Sold exclusively at the specific event. They have an EDITION MARK, are serialized, and are signed by the artist’s hand, usually limited to 300 sheets.
  • COMMON: Sold only at events.

All the Event ART CARD will SOLD ONLY AT THE EVENT unless Mitsuhiro quits the event appearance.

LIST

  • #01 released at TRA CON in Melbourne, Australia
  • #02 will be released at Paris Manga #34 in Paris, France
  • #03 OkOk 2023 in Oslo, Norway
  • #04 Hawaii Pop Con 2024 in Honolulu, USA
  • #05 Le Gala Germany 2024 in Cologne, Germany
  • #06 SDCC 2024 in San Diego, USA
  • #07 Japan
  • #08TCGKL in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • #09 MegaCon Live Dublin, Ireland
  • #10 MegaCon Live London, U.K.

I want to release at least twelve cards.

Dec 6-8: Tokyo Comic Con 2024

We’ll sell exclusive merchandise at the booth, including signed original books, prints, and T-shirts. You can purchase these anytime!
You can see the items on our online store Mitsuhiro Arita Original Collection

Limited slots for sketch and drawing services are also available by ticket. Please see the details below. We only sell presale tickets for sketches, but if we have empty slots on the event day, you can reserve a sketch or drawing slot at the desk. Please ask the staff at our desk.

Date:
Dec 6 (FRI), 11 AM – 7 PM
Dec 7(SAT), 10 AM – 7 PM
Dec 8(SUN), 10 AM – 6PM

Place: Booth A-002
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall
2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550, Japan
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Tickets:

Please read all the descriptions before buying the ticket.

  • One spot per person per event day.
  • We recommend visiting the desk to place your order before noon. If you arrive late and it becomes impossible to complete your sketch, please note that this will be your responsibility. *Kindly understand that no alternative options will be available.
  • Non-refundable due to the schedule management process, except for the artist’s cancellation.
  • One signature & sketch on personal items (Optional)
Inspiration Sketch
Copic marker shaded Sketch on Medium-size Shikishis based on your up to five inspirational words. Blank Cover is also eligible.
*Specific characters and some words would refused by the restrictions
– One signature + sketch on your personal item (Optional)

How to buy and use the ticket

Time 6 (FRI) 7 (SAT) 8 (SUN)
10:00-11:00 N/A 3 3
11:00-12:00 3 3 3
12:00-13:00 3 3 3
13:00-14:00 3 N/A N/A
14:00-15:00 N/A 3 3
15:00-16:00 3 3 3
16:00-17:00 3 3 3
17:00-18:00 3 N/A N/A
18:00-19:00 N/A 2 N/A

  1. Click on your visit date from the options below.
  2. Please double-check the date at the online store.
  3. Please come to our desk on the event day to reserve your time slot.
  4. Return to the desk at the time your reserved.