Akira
AKIRA
It's the year 2019, thirty-one years have passed since the start of World War III. A top-secret child with amazing powers of the mind breaks free from custody and accidentally gets a motorcycle gang involved in the project. This incident triggers psychic powers within one of the gang members, Tetsuo, and he is taken by the army to be experimented on. His mind has been altered and is now on the path of war, seeking revenge on the society that once called him weak. (Source: FUNimation)
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It's the year 2019, thirty-one years have passed since the start of World War III. A top-secret child with amazing powers of the mind breaks free from custody and accidentally gets a motorcycle gang involved in the project. This incident triggers psychic powers within one of the gang members, Tetsuo, and he is taken by the army to be experimented on. His mind has been altered and is now on the path of war, seeking revenge on the society that once called him weak. (Source: FUNimation)
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Akira
AKIRA
It's the year 2019, thirty-one years have passed since the start of World War III. A top-secret child with amazing powers of the mind breaks free from custody and accidentally gets a motorcycle gang involved in the project. This incident triggers psychic powers within one of the gang members, Tetsuo, and he is taken by the army to be experimented on. His mind has been altered and is now on the path of war, seeking revenge on the society that once called him weak. (Source: FUNimation)
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Odaiba
お台場
This artificial island in Tokyo Bay represents the futuristic elements of Accel World's setting. The area's modern architecture and waterfront views appear in several episodes, emphasizing the high-tech world where the Brain Burst program exists.
Shimbashi Station
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Shinjuku
新宿
The bustling Shinjuku district serves as a key location where several important scenes take place. The neon-lit streets and crowded atmosphere reflect the anime's urban setting and the hidden supernatural world within modern Tokyo.
Shinjuku Station
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Shibuya
渋谷
Shibuya's famous crossing and surrounding areas feature prominently in Tokyo Ghoul:re as a representation of Tokyo's crowded urban environment. The district's energy and constant flow of people mirror the chaotic nature of the ghoul-human conflict in the series.
Shibuya Station
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Tokyo Bay
東京湾
Tokyo Bay's expansive waterfront and industrial coastline provided the geographical foundation for Neo-Tokyo's setting. The bay's relationship with the city's development mirrors the urban planning concepts explored in Akira.
Shimbashi Station
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Tsukiji
築地
The industrial and market areas of Tsukiji influenced the gritty, working-class districts shown in Akira. The concrete structures and utilitarian architecture appear in various background scenes throughout the film.
Tsukiji Station
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