Uncle from Another World
異世界おじさん
Seventeen years ago, Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, but now he's back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumat
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Seventeen years ago, Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, but now he's back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumat
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Uncle from Another World
異世界おじさん
Seventeen years ago, Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, but now he's back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes…and the traumat
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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.
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福岡県福岡市
福岡県福岡市
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Yoyogi Park
代々木公園
A large urban park in Shibuya that serves as a peaceful retreat location for characters seeking quiet moments away from their hectic schedules. The park's spacious grounds and seasonal beauty provide a natural contrast to the urban settings throughout the series.
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Akihabara Electric Town
秋葉原電気街
Akihabara's famous electronics district serves as a location for otaku culture references and shopping scenes in the anime. The area's dense concentration of anime and manga stores provides authentic backdrop for the series' contemporary setting.
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