Tokyo Godfathers
東京ゴッドファーザーズ
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together. (Source: Shout! Factory) Note: The fil
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In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together. (Source: Shout! Factory) Note: The fil
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Tokyo Godfathers
東京ゴッドファーザーズ
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together. (Source: Shout! Factory) Note: The fil
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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
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Shinjuku Central Park
新宿中央公園
This urban park serves as a meeting place for characters in the series and appears in several contemplative scenes. The contrast between the natural park setting and surrounding skyscrapers mirrors the anime's themes of nature versus civilization.
Tochomae Station
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兵庫県
兵庫県
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Meiji Shrine
明治神宮
The shrine's sacred forest and spiritual significance make it a fitting location associated with the anime's themes of traditional Japanese spirituality. The peaceful grounds contrast with the urban setting while maintaining the mystical atmosphere present throughout the series.
Harajuku Station
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