Scenes from Lullaby of the Dawn: Celebrating 1.7 million copies sold
 

Scenes From Lullaby of the Dawn: Celebrating 1.7 Million Copies Sold!

Starting July 3 at Select Stores

In collaboration with LoveLove (TOKYOPOP) x from RED (Shucream), Kinokuniya USA will be holding an exhibition for the fantasy BL “Lullaby of the Dawn”, commemorating 1.7 million copies sold worldwide!

The exhibition will tour 2 Kinokuniya stores simultaneously with a total of 8 stores throughout the entire summer! The exhibition will feature art panels from the manga, merchandise, standees for photo ops, and reprints of the Lullaby of the Dawn booklets that were initially convention and TOKYOPOP webstore exclusives!

Get a free special item with purchase!

lullaby of the dawn kinokuniya exclusive shikishi

Exclusively to stores holding the exhibit, spend $15 or more on the Lullaby of the Dawn merchandise, manga*, and/or booklets * to receive a free exclusive shikishi board, while supplies last!

*Valid on manga and booklets in English only

Schedule

7/3-7/13: Katy and Los Angeles
7/18-7/27: Austin and Santa Anita
8/1-8/10: Atlanta and San Francisco
8/21-8/31: New York and Seattle

The merchandise, manga, and booklets will also be available at our booth for the following conventions. Please note that the shikishi boards will not be available.

7/3-7/6: Anime Expo
7/10-7/13: Anime Matsuri
8/21-8/24: Anime NYC

STORE INFORMATION



Merchandise


Lullaby of the Dawn Manga

Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the 'kannagi,' warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs — proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi — the local people fear and shun him... at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva’s strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate.

After eight long years, Alto has grown into a capable and fearless young man, unwavering in his devotion to his kannagi. Elva had long ago resigned himself to an early death — but somehow, Alto’s presence seems to be gradually healing him of the black sea's corruption...

In English >>
In Japanese >>

 

 

 

Art of Manga

at de Young Museum in San Francisco
Sept. 27, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026

The Heartbeat of Manga—Revealed through 700 Original Drawings
More tickets are now available! Opening September 27 at the de Young museum, Art of Manga is the largest exhibition of its kind ever presented in the Americas.

Featuring 700 original drawings, the exhibition invites you into the creative worlds of legendary manga artists—revealing their visual storytelling styles, artistic process, and cultural impact.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see original works by some of the most influential figures in manga history.

*  For any inquiries, please contact the de Young museum. 

 
Book Tickets
 



art of manga fan pass

Get Unlimited Entry with the Fan Pass!

Vouchers Available at Kinokuniya stores in CA!

Upgrade to a limited-edition Fan Pass and get early access and unlimited entry for you and a guest to Art of Manga and the de Young permanent collection through the run of the exhibition, a custom badge with an exclusive Beshi charm, plus more perks! For one price of $108, you’ll unlock:

  • Unlimited entry for you and a guest to Art of Manga, as well as all permanent collection galleries at the de Young, through Jan 25, 2026

  • Early access to Art of Manga at our Member Preview on Sep 26, 2025

  • Custom Fan Pass badge with an exclusive Beshi charm (pickup starts Sep 26, 2025)

  • 10% off at the Museum Stores through Jan 25, 2026; 20% off Nov 14–15, 2025 (excluding Gashapon)

  • Booking a free ticket is required and subject to availability

  • Does not include access to the Legion of Honor

  • Fan Pass is not a membership and does not include member benefits

  • Does not guarantee access to Public Programs, which have limited availability

  • Kinokuniya Membership discount does not apply to vouchers.

* Please note that Fan Pass and single ticket vouchers are available at our stores in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Anita, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Torrance. Vouchers are not actual tickets. Kinokuniya member discounts do not apply to the vouchers.  The Exclusive badge will be available for pick up at de Young museum starting 9/26.

 

About Art of Manga

Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across genres, from friendship to sexuality to the human condition. Looking closely at each artist’s narrative worlds and creative processes, the exhibition also spotlights manga’s cultural impact on the world today and possibilities for the future.



Artists:

 
fighting for tomorrow

Tetsuya Chiba (EN/JP)

osomatsu & makabon

Akatsuka Fujio (JP)

rumiko takahashi cikirs
the solitary gourmet

Jiro Taniguchi (EN/JP)

 
thermae romae

Mari Yamazaki (EN/JP)

jojo magazine summer
rand

Kazumi Yamashita (JP)

my brother's husband

Gengoroh Tagame (EN/JP)

 
what did you eat yesterday

umi Yoshinaga (EN/JP)

dragon - one piece
 
 
 

About de Young museum

Founded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors for over 125 years.


Golden Gate Park
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

 
 
Maido Extension Interior
 
 

Maido Extension
Santana Row

Open from Oct. 20 to Dec. 31

From October 20 to December 31, Maido Extension brings a festive holiday pop-up experience to Santana Row! Discover unique gifts, Japanese stationery, and popular items including Miffy, Tamagotchi, plushies, and more! Don’t miss special limited-time events with Hobonichi, Kaweco, and Sailor!

Find the perfect holiday items for everyone on your list in a space designed to celebrate the joy of the season. Whether you're shopping for others or treating yourself, you'll find something special!

Don’t miss it — Maido Extension is here for a limited time!

Location and Hours

Open from October 20th to December 31st
Santana Row Mall
377 Santana Row #1105
San Jose, CA 95128

Hours:
11am - 8pm (Mon - Thu)
11am - 9pm (Fri - Sat)
11am - 7pm (Sun)

Please note Kinokuniya membership card or gift card cannot be used at this Pop-Up Shop.

tamagotchi items on the shelves
Hobonichi items on the shelves
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

kaweco diy sports on the table

Kaweco Pop-Up
10/31 (Fri) -11/9 (Sun)

Don't miss the Kaweco Pop-Up at Maido Extension from October 31 to November 9. This is your chance to take part in the exclusive Kaweco DIY Sports Event, where you can build your own fountain pen only available at select in-store events! Choose from two limited colors: 2025 DIY Enamel Eve and 2024 Berry!

Plus, explore Kaweco's latest releases, including the sleek Titanium, and the Piston Sport AL Navy!

 
 
 
tamagotchi robot chogokin
tamagotchi robot chogokin
 

Tamagotchi Pop-Up Shop
Nov. 8 & 9 (Sat & Sun)

 

A special Tamagotchi Pop-Up Shop coming to Maido Extension on 11/8 & 9! Explore an exciting selection of Tamagotchi merchandise including Tamagotchi Paradise and the collectible Cho Gokin Tamagotchi Robot — available while supplies last!

Bring your Tamagotchi and join the fun at Lab Tama, where you can play mini-games and download special items!

Plus, enjoy adorable freebies with qualifying purchases!

 
 
 
sailor pens dried flower 2 series - four editions layouted with dried flowers
 
 

Sailor Pop-Up
11/15＆16 (Sat & Sun)
12:00pm-6:00pm

Maido Bay Area is excited to host its very first Sailor pop-up event featuring the brand-new Pro Gear Slim Dried Flower 2 collection alongside a wide selection of past Sailor releases. This is a rare opportunity to shop Sailor pens from the oldest classics to the newest limited editions all in one place!

The Dried Flower 2 Series

The Dried Flower 2 series is an overseas-exclusive collection inspired by dried flowers that symbolize eternity and love. This elegant design is a perfect gift for someone special or a meaningful addition to your collection!

 

Past Events

Hobonichi Pop-Up
10/25 & 10/26 (Sat & Sun)

Join us for a limited-time Hobonichi Pop-Up at Maido Extension Santana Row! Discover everyone’s favorite Hobonichi’s planners, Himekuri calendars, Small Everlasting “Paper” Bags, accessories, and more! This Pop-Up is available for just two days, so don’t miss your chance to shop these fan favorites while supplies last. Follow Kinokuniya USA on Instagram for updates!

About Hobonichi:
Founded by copywriter Shigesato Itoi in 1998. Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun, known as "Hobonichi" is our flagship website. We are a company producing content that creates a "place" for people to gather, and have a "good time". Hobo Nikkan means "almost daily", since we have been publishing new content almost every day through our media from the first day we started. Hobonichi Techo is one of our flagship products, which has been developed over the years through continuous improvements based on feedback from our media and customers, which we hold dear.