For the first time, UAE fans of the manga and anime series “Naruto” will be able to witness the story of the young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village in a famous exhibition that is coming to Dubai. “Naruto: The Gallery” show will travel from Tokyo to The Concourse Convention Centre at the Dubai Outlet Mall where it will run from Friday until April 6 starting at Dh60.
This is the exhibition’s formal premiere outside of East Asia and it was built to commemorate anime’s 20-year legacy and influence in Japan and around the world.
“We are truly honored to bring Naruto the Gallery to Dubai as its next destination. Through this exhibition, we hope to provide as many fans as possible with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history and legacy of Naruto,” the exhibition gallery committee in Japan said.
What’s in the exhibition?
The exhibition will feature realistic life-sized installations as well as exclusive artworks from the manga series demonstrating how animation and storytelling techniques were employed to portray the story’s themes and character’s experiences.
From the bright landscapes of Konoha also known as Hidden Leaf Village to some of the series most memorable battles as well as intimate aspects of character development and representations, the exhibition is designed to engage both fans and newcomers to the Naruto universe.
The show will feature actual objects and original artwork including never-before-seen concept art and materials utilized in the series’s creation as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage from key scenes from the series.
The interactive displays will allow fans to participate in some of the scenarios by immersing themselves in Naruto’s universe. There will also be limited edition mementos and goods available.