The Boy and The Beast
バケモノの子
actionadventurecomedydramafantasysupernatural(2015)
The story is set in the human realm (Tokyo's Shibuya ward) and the bakemono realm ("Shibutenmachi"). In these two worlds which must not intersect, there lives a lonely boy and a lonely bakemono. One day, the boy gets lost in the bakemono world, becomes the disciple of the bakemono Kumatetsu, and is renamed Kyuuta. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
渋谷スクランブル交差点
The world's busiest pedestrian crossing appears as a symbol of Tokyo's overwhelming urban energy. The location emphasizes the contrast between normal human life and the hidden devil society existing alongside it.
Shibuya Station 20 min
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Ueno Park
上野公園
This large public park with its museums and zoo provides inspiration for peaceful outdoor scenes in Gintama Season 3. The park's blend of nature and cultural facilities reflects the series' mix of action and quieter character development moments.
Ueno Station 90 min
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Shibuya Center Gai
渋谷センター街
The crowded shopping street appears as a backdrop in several episodes where Jahy experiences the overwhelming nature of human society. The busy pedestrian area emphasizes her feelings of being lost in an unfamiliar world.
JR Shibuya Station 45 min
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National Art Center Tokyo
国立新美術館
This modern art museum's distinctive glass facade and curved architecture served as inspiration for several interior scenes in the beast world. The building's flowing design elements influenced the organic architecture seen in Jutengai.
Nogizaka Station 90 min
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