Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序
actiondramamechapsychologicalsci-fi(2007)
After the second impact, all that remains of Japan is Tokyo-3, a city that's being attacked by giant creatures that seek to eradicate the human kind, called Angels. After not seeing his father for more than eight years, Shinji Ikari receives a phone call in which he is told to urgently come to the NERV Headquarters, an organization that deals with the destruction of the Angels through the use of giant mechs called Evas. Shinji's objective is to pilot the Eva Unit 01 while teaming up with the Eva
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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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National Diet Building
国会議事堂
The National Diet Building appears in scenes depicting government meetings and political discussions about NERV operations in Evangelion 2.0. Its imposing architecture symbolizes the political tensions surrounding the Eva project.
Kokkai-gijidomae Station 45 min
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Lake Ashi
芦ノ湖
Lake Ashi in Hakone appears as the large body of water near Third Tokyo City in several panoramic shots. The lake's distinctive shape and surrounding volcanic mountains closely match the geography shown in the anime's establishing scenes.
Hakone-Yumoto Station 120 min
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Hakone
箱根
The mountainous resort town of Hakone served as inspiration for the Third Tokyo City area in Evangelion 1.0. The scenic landscape with mountains, lakes, and hot springs provided the backdrop for many establishing shots of the rebuilt city where NERV headquarters is located.
Hakone-Yumoto Station 480 min
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