
怪獣8号
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)
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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怪獣8号
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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Spots across the series
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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.
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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.
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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.

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第1話で怪獣フィリノソマが上陸した際の衝撃で船が揺れるシーンに登場。山下公園近くに停泊する実物の船。
第13話で怪獣が出現した際の避難口として登場。
『保科の休日』で四ノ宮キコルや水無瀬あかりたちが保科宗四郎に送ってもらいランチをした場所として登場。ガレージ風のフードマーケット。
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第13話で怪獣が出現した際に描かれた場所。記事掲載写真は大さん橋から撮影のため作中アングルとは異なる。
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Sagamihara Station is a JR Yokohama Line station and one of the main gateways to central Sagamihara. The surrounding area has shops and restaurants, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the city.

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第6話「相模原討伐作戦」で自衛隊が指揮所を設営した場所として登場。
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