Penguindrum
輪るピングドラム
dramamysterypsychologicalsupernatural(2011)
Once you make a decision, does the universe conspire to make it happen? Is destiny a matter of chance, a matter of choice or the complex outcome of thousands of warring strands of fate? All twins Kanba and Shoma know is that when their terminally ill sister Himari collapses at the aquarium, her death is somehow temporarily reversed by the penguin hat that she had asked for. It's a provisional resurrection, however, and it comes at a price: to keep Himari alive they need to find the mysterious Pe
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Ogikubo Station
荻窪駅
This JR station serves as a key location in the anime where Tada and Teresa frequently pass through during their daily activities. The station's distinctive architecture and surrounding shopping areas are faithfully recreated in several episodes.
Ogikubo Station 15 min
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Shinjuku Station
新宿駅
Japan's busiest railway station appears in several scenes depicting urban Tokyo before and during Third Impact. The station's complex architecture and crowded platforms are recreated in the film's metropolitan sequences.
Shinjuku Station 60 min
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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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Sunshine 60 Building
池袋サンシャイン60
This towering skyscraper in Ikebukuro appears in several establishing shots and serves as a landmark in scenes depicting the urban landscape. The building represents the overwhelming nature of Tokyo's metropolitan environment.
Higashi-Ikebukuro Station 20 min
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Ueno Zoo
上野動物園
Japan's oldest zoo has appeared in various Doraemon episodes where the characters visit to see animals or use gadgets for animal-related adventures. The zoo's traditional atmosphere and diverse animal collection make it a recognizable location that fits the family-friendly nature of the series.
Ueno Station 90 min
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Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
東京メトロ丸ノ内線
The Marunouchi Line subway system plays a significant role in the anime's narrative structure and visual storytelling. Various stations along this line appear throughout the series, representing the interconnected nature of the characters' fates and the urban maze of Tokyo.
Various Marunouchi Line stations 45 min
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