Ukiyo Fantasy Fair Final Fantasy Lab New

The "Final Fantasy Lab" originally started as a small, pop-up gallery in Akihabara in 2022. It was a place where developers and artists could experiment with "retro-futuristic ukiyo-e." Following massive fan demand, Square Enix has reopened a new, permanent location inside the Ukiyo Fantasy Fair grounds in Odaiba, Tokyo.

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A gallery where 50 Final Fantasy monsters—from Marlboros to Cactuars—have been reimagined as actual woodblock prints. Each print takes 45 minutes to carve by hand, and visitors can watch live demonstrations. The Tonberry print (artist: Takahashi Noriyuki) has already sold out at ¥80,000 ($530). The "Final Fantasy Lab" originally started as a

The Fair is currently running a six-month residency in Tokyo with the Final Fantasy Lab new exhibit. However, due to "phenomenal demand," the organizers have announced a global tour. For those who cannot travel to Japan, a

For those who cannot travel to Japan, a VR version of the Ukiyo Fantasy Fair is set to launch on PSVR2 and Steam VR in late 2025, allowing you to walk through the woodblock worlds from the comfort of your home.