Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park Yanase Takashi Theater / Large Trees and Play Forest

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park, which opened in 2010, we will be in charge of the expansion of the "Takashi Yanase Theater" and the renovation of the "Big Tree and Forest of Play" as a power-up measure that will take charge of the next 10 years. Thank you.

Among the Anpanman Children's Museums in Japan, this facility is particularly focused on character shows and greetings, and will be a project of a dedicated theater where full-scale shows can be held and a plaza where parents and children can participate in play and events.
 

“Takashi Yanase Theater”
Based on the concept of "I was playing in a child's room when Anpanman and his friends came", we created a warm wooden space with a motif of building blocks that are familiar to children as toys.
The building blocks, both inside and outside of the building, are integrated with the building framework so that the overall effect is large. In addition, by constructing the interior of the building with the vehicles, mechanics, and bread factory that appear in the anime, we have created a production that creates conversations between parents and children even during intermissions.
 

“Large trees and play forest”
Based on the concept of "the open space where Anpanman and his friends used to play until a while ago," a symbolic tree is arranged in the center, and the surrounding area is a free space where parents and children can play and staff can hold events. The ceiling surface is illuminated with blue skies, rainbows, and sunsets so that you can enjoy a day in the forest.
Fixed playground equipment such as tunnels, slides, and peepholes are arranged to surround them, creating a space where parents and children can discover play in the forest.

In addition to the request for a theater and displays that would shape the next 10 years, there was also a request to ensure comfort and safety, given that the facility is located in an area that recorded some of the hottest temperatures in the country and has an outdoor plaza.

“Takashi Yanase Theater” uses warm finishes and productions such as wooden and building blocks. We also paid attention to the structure and equipment that support the video production.
The content and direction of the show will change over time, but the comfort and safety of the building's sound and air environments will remain at a high standard that will support the theater experience for the next 10 years or more. I aimed for
 

"Large Trees and Play Forest" is a relatively free space where staff can think and try out new games and events that are not found in other museums, as well as making it possible to enter the world of animation with symbol trees and graphics. By doing so, we aimed to create a place where new play is born in the future.

In the 10 years since its opening, we have welcomed approximately 6.2 million visitors. We commissioned this power-up project with the aim of addressing the desires of all the staff who have been running the facility, such as "Wouldn't it be nice to have something like this...", and the challenges inherent in a facility with many outdoor areas. We conveyed our ideal vision, but I believe it was a challenging project, as design, layout while making the most of the existing facilities was subject to constraints.
The Anpanman-exclusive theater and the play area, where families can experience the joy of freedom together, have been met with even greater delight from visitors than we could have imagined.
Within the world of the characters, this facility has become a place that will remain in the memories of children for a long time to come.