Capcom and Tezuka Productions Showcase Rare Video Game Concept Art at 'Tezuka Fighting Universe' Exhibition in Tokyo

Capcom, in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, is captivating fans with the 'Tezuka Fighting Universe: CAPCOM VS.

Osamu Tezuka CHARACTERS' exhibition currently taking place at the Tokiwaso Manga Museum in Toshima City, Tokyo.

This unique showcase highlights the intersection of two creative titans—Capcom, renowned for its iconic video game franchises, and Osamu Tezuka, the 'God of Manga.' The exhibition, running until November 24th, offers an exclusive look at rare video game concept art, providing invaluable insight into the creative process behind some of gaming’s most celebrated fighting titles. The event brings together artists from both Capcom and Tezuka Productions, presenting a fresh collection of crossover illustrations and behind-the-scenes materials.

These include early character sketches and development documentation from landmark franchises such as Street Fighter Alpha, Darkstalkers, Star Gladiator, and Cyberbots.

Much of this artwork has never been widely displayed and is only accessible to those attending the exhibition. To share a glimpse of these treasures with a wider audience, Capcom's official art-focused social media accounts recently released a selection of rarely-seen images from the exhibition.

Among them are concept sketches for Street Fighter Alpha characters including Sakura, Rose, Birdie, Guy, and Zangief, as well as preliminary drawings of Darkstalkers favorites like Jedah, BB Hood, Morrigan, Lilith, and Anakaris.

For fans of weapon-based fighters, development art from Star Gladiator featuring main character Hayato Kanzaki, Gerelt, Vector, and June Lin Milliam is also showcased, alongside archival materials from the mecha-themed Cyberbots. In past months, Capcom's Japanese Twitter account has similarly offered peeks into the event, previously spotlighting design documents for the Rival Schools sequel, Project Justice, and displaying inspired crossover artworks.

Notable pairings include Street Fighter 6’s Jamie alongside Tezuka’s Rainbow Parakeet, and Chun Li joined by Princess Knight's Sapphire, exemplifying the creative synergy between the two companies. For interested visitors in Japan, tickets for the Tezuka Fighting Universe exhibition are available for ¥500 for adults, with reservation details provided through the official museum website.

As the event approaches its conclusion, Capcom’s latest social media updates seek to encourage last-minute attendance, celebrating the artistry and legacy of both Capcom and Osamu Tezuka’s worlds.

For fans worldwide unable to visit in person, the shared photographs offer a valuable window into the culture and craftsmanship of classic video game development. Whether you're a long-time follower of Capcom’s fighting game catalog or a devotee of Tezuka’s legendary manga heritage, the Tezuka Fighting Universe: CAPCOM VS.

Osamu Tezuka CHARACTERS exhibition stands as a testament to creative collaboration and historical preservation in the video game industry.

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