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Akira Real-Life Locations

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)

Akira Real-Life Locations

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)

Real-world location guide

Where is Akira set?

OtakuTrips lists 5 published real-life locations connected to Akira, in Tokyo. Key spots include Odaiba, Shibuya, Tokyo Bay. Use the map and location pages below to see where they are. We do not infer a setting beyond the catalog data.

Are the locations in Akira real?

This page documents 5 published real-world locations connected to Akira. Each location page identifies the place using the information stored in the OtakuTrips database.

Can you visit the real-life locations from Akira?

The published location pages provide maps and available access information. Visitors should follow local rules and respect private property.

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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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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