Nihon Falcom Art Exhibition Sets Date for January 2026

There are few constants in the gaming industry quite like Nihon Falcom. Since 1981, the studio has been churning out RPGs with titles that get progressively longer and soundtracks that go harder than they have any right to. Now, the company is putting the visual history of those worlds on display.

As announced by Nihon Falcom, the "Falcom Illustration Exhibition 2026" will take place in Tokyo early next year. Organized by PikattoAnime, the one-day event is scheduled for January 11, 2026.

Location and Logistics

The exhibition will be held at Grade Park Akihabara, a venue formerly known as TIME SHARING Akihabara. Doors are set to open at 13:00, though eager fans might want to plan their morning accordingly. According to the announcement, numbered tickets will be distributed starting at 10:00 to manage the crowd.

Perhaps the most surprising detail in an era of overpriced pop-up shops and premium fan experiences is the price tag. Admission is free.

Decades of Design

For a company with a catalog spanning the PC-88 era to modern consoles, there is a significant amount of ground to cover. Between the endless adventures of Adol Christin in the Ys series and the sprawling political drama of the Trails franchise, Falcom has accumulated decades of character art and promotional illustrations.

While the initial announcement is light on specifics regarding exactly which pieces will be shown, PikattoAnime has launched a special site for the event. The organizers note that further updates may be posted to their official social media channels leading up to the opening.

Events like this serve as a reminder of just how long Falcom has managed to stick around. In an industry where studios open and close with alarming frequency, seeing a developer celebrate 45 years of history with a physical exhibition is a welcome sight for preservationists and fans alike.