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The small exhibition space in District 7 opens up like a gateway straight into the world of Japanese animation – where images that once only existed on screen are now vividly present before your eyes. Stepping into Ani Mart, what impresses viewers is not the brilliance of colors, but the feeling of standing before the true history of anime.
The exterior of Ani Mart is attractive with images of characters from popular anime series.
Memories are preserved in every pencil stroke and cel sheet.
On display shelves, visitors can admire hand-drawn sketches by famous artists such as Akira Toriyama with Dragon Ball, Eiichiro Oda with One Piece, Gōshō Aoyama with Detective Conan, and Naoko Takeuchi with Sailor Moon...
Hand-drawn sketches by famous Japanese anime artists are displayed in a common area for visitors to admire.
The hand-drawn sketches displayed at Ani Mart are original drawings created during the production of animated films or comics. They are the first strokes used by the artist or director to determine the composition, expression, movement, and spirit of each frame. Each work retains the personal imprint of its creator, from the brushstrokes and pencil lines to the hand-edited adjustments, and cannot be reproduced.
Experiencing unique, one-of-a-kind products that demonstrate the meticulous creative process of artists and animation directors gives viewers a chance to learn about the true creative process behind each film or comic page.
These rough sketches are evidence of the creative process, bearing the distinct personal imprint of each artist.
Besides sketches, Cel Animation works also occupy a prominent place in the exhibition space. This is a classic technique that was once used to produce animated films.
The producers used transparent plastic sheets (celluloid) to draw the characters and actions, colored the back, and placed them on a pre-drawn backdrop to capture each frame. Each cel sheet represents a real moment in the film, with a number marking the sequence of the scene, entirely hand-drawn, and is the only original sheet ever used in production.
Doraemon
Songoku
As the animation industry shifted to digital technology, cel animation fell out of use. These cels became rare artifacts, collected as works of art, preserving the exact moments that once appeared on screen.
At Ani Mart, cels from Ghibli, Dragon Ball, Doraemon, Detective Conan, Sailor Moon, and One Piece are proudly displayed, serving as vivid witnesses to an era.
These cel sheets have become valuable artifacts since cel animation techniques are no longer used in the anime industry today.
In addition, Ani Mart also displays prints from the film studios or publishers themselves, offering a rare opportunity to own official publications directly related to popular anime series.
This place also displays copyrighted posters and prints that are hard to find on the market.
Anime treasure trove and collectible value
The exhibition currently features works from over 30 famous anime series, including legendary Ghibli films such as Spirited Away, Laputa Castle, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Ponyo the Little Mermaid… In addition, there are classic and modern anime series like Maruko-chan, Doctor Black Jack, Astroboy, Doraemon, Attack on Titan, Slam Dunk, and Demon Slayer (Kimeno-su Yaiba)…
The space brings together unique works from over 30 anime series.
The works are all original production copies or limited-edition posters from the studio and publisher. Many are also associated with iconic scenes, or come from deceased authors with signatures, making their collectible value even more special.
However, what Ani Mart aims for is not just material value, but the opportunity for viewers to directly experience original anime moments that they had previously only seen on screen.
Prints from the top-rated Japanese anime series - Naruto.
A space for connecting the anime community.
On November 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2025, Ani Mart held its grand opening with many exciting activities: check-in and autograph signing, a raffle for prizes, cosplay minigames, and interactions for the anime community. However, what was even more special was the feeling of those entering the gallery and the delighted expressions of the visitors.
Autograph signing event at Ani Mart
Many guests participated with excitement on their faces.
Some people lingered for a long time in front of a Doraemon poster, reminiscing about childhood summer afternoons when each episode was eagerly awaited. Another visitor chuckled upon seeing a sketch of Goku, saying, "I grew up with him," and memories that seemed to have faded away suddenly came alive again.
The event attracted not only young children but also middle-aged and elderly guests.
Ani Mart is not just a place to display artwork; it has become a space of memories, where anime becomes the childhood, emotions, and journey of growing up for millions of people. It's a moment to see the artist's meticulous brushstrokes right before your eyes, and childhood memories suddenly come alive as if it were just yesterday.
