Kaiju No. 8
怪獣８号
actionsci-fi(2024)
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)
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Pilgrimage Spots (8)
Spots across the series
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Tokyo Station
東京駅
The iconic red brick station building appears in the opening sequence and several transition scenes. Its historic Marunouchi side facade is particularly prominent when showing the characters' daily work routine in central Tokyo.
Tokyo Station 20 min
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Odaiba Seaside Park
お台場海浜公園
The waterfront views and modern urban backdrop of Odaiba influenced several scenic shots in Promare. The area's futuristic atmosphere and bay views provided inspiration for the coastal scenes of Promepolis.
Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station 60 min
Photo by Tsuyoshi Kozu on Unsplash
Sumida River
隅田川
The river running through Tokyo appears in several atmospheric shots and serves as a boundary between different territories in the series. The waterway's dark, flowing nature mirrors the underground world of ghouls moving through the city.
Asakusa Station 40 min
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氷川丸
氷川丸
30 min
関内駅マリナード地下街入口
関内駅マリナード地下街入口
30 min
GALERA FOOD MARKET TACHIKAWA（ガレーラ立川）
GALERA FOOD MARKET TACHIKAWA（ガレーラ立川）
30 min
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横浜ベイブリッジ
横浜ベイブリッジ
30 min
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イオン相模原ショッピングセンター
イオン相模原ショッピングセンター
30 min
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