During Anime Expo (July 1 – July 5), fans will have the chance to experience BLEACH like never before.
Timed to Anime Expo and the upcoming premiere of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, the BLEACH LA: The Artist Collective Artist Gallery transforms Los Angeles’ Japanese American Cultural & Community Center into an immersive celebration of one of anime’s most influential franchises.
Headlined by a striking original portrait inspired by Captain Shunsui Kyoraku from internationally acclaimed artist Audrey Kawasaki, highlights include Tokidoki founder Simone Legno’s signature kawaii interpretation of fan-favorite characters, Yoskay Yamamoto’s ethereal take on Rukia, Jasper Wong’s original portraits of Soi Fon and Captain Unohana, Greg Mike’s vibrant abstract reimagining of Grimmjow and Nel, and McFlyy’s streetwear-inspired tribute to the series’ iconic heroes. The exhibition also features works by Persue, Askew, Tracie Ching, Brendan Monroe and more, alongside three custom BLEACH-inspired blades (high-performance surfboards) by Jack Soren.
The exhibition features more than 20 internationally acclaimed artists from the worlds of fine art, street culture, illustration and contemporary design, and presents never-before-seen original works inspired by the iconic characters, unforgettable battles and rich mythology that have captivated fans for more than two decades.
Select exclusive art prints and merchandise will be available for sale, offering fans and collectors a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of BLEACH history.
VIZ Media has partnered with World Wide Walls, Merchlabs, Static Medium and Thinkspace Gallery, curated by Jasper Wong and Simon Chin. The exhibition arrives at a pivotal moment for BLEACH. Originally one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s “Big Three” alongside NARUTO and One Piece, the franchise helped define a generation of anime fandom during its 366-episode run. Its return with BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War has sparked a global resurgence, earning widespread critical acclaim, dominating seasonal anime rankings, generating millions of trailer views and amassing hundreds of hours streamed around the world. .
The exhibition will include:
- 123Klan
- Aaron Woes Martin
- Andrew Hem
- Askew
- Audrey Kawasaki
- Brendan Monroe
- Brolga
- Gian Galang
- Greg Mike
- Jack Soren
- Jason Raish
- Jasper Wong
- Jose Mertz
- kaNO
- Lauren YS
- McFlyy
- Michael Reeder
- Persue
- Simone Legno (Tokidoki)
- Tatiana Suarez
- Tracie Ching
- Yoskay Yamamoto
- Original artwork inspired by BLEACH characters, scenes and themes
- Artist-created reinterpretations and original concepts inspired by the world of BLEACH
- Exclusive art prints and merchandise
- A digital gallery experience and online store
You can check out the exhibit at the following address:
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
George J. Doizaki Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
244 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
The hours of operation are:
- 8am – 5pm
- Open July 4th
- Sunday 8-4pm
Source: Press Release
