The anime Nintama Rantaro is NHK’s longest-running animated series and is now a beloved national anime enjoyed across generations. The original work for this anime is “Rakudai Ninja Rantaro” by Amako Soubei, who was born in Amagasaki and has continued drawing manga there. The Amako Soubei Manga Gallery, showcasing her works with a focus on the original drawings of Rakudai Ninja Rantaro, has opened inside the Kaimei Government Building in Amagasaki. This is the first permanent space in Japan dedicated to exhibiting Amako’s original drawings. Making use of a former elementary school building, the gallery features a display space inspired by the “Ninjutsu Academy,” as well as a shop corner and an area where fans can gather and interact. Though small in scale, it is a unique and charming gallery.

Rakugo Nagaya and Rakudai Ninja Rantaro: Amako Soubei— Gags and Classic Rakugo