Gate
GATE 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり
The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that
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The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that
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Gate
GATE 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり
The military fantasy series begins when a gate appears in Tokyo's Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident. The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (a replacement for Japan's military) to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Youji, they find that
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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
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Ginza District
銀座
The upscale shopping and dining district represents the high-end culinary world that the characters aspire to join. Several restaurant exteriors in Ginza serve as models for establishments featured in the BLUE competition storyline.
Ginza Station
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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
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Ichigaya Garrison
市ヶ谷駐屯地
The headquarters of Japan's Ministry of Defense and JSDF, this location appears as the command center for military operations in Gate. It serves as the primary base for planning and coordinating the JSDF's activities in the special region beyond the gate.
Ichigaya Station
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Ginza
銀座
Tokyo's upscale shopping district frequently appears in Detective Conan as a setting for cases involving wealthy suspects or luxury-related crimes. The area's elegant department stores, high-end boutiques, and sophisticated atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for mysteries involving the upper class.
Ginza Station
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Imperial Palace
皇居
The Imperial Palace grounds and surrounding areas served as inspiration for the royal and noble districts in the anime. The contrast between the traditional palace and modern Tokyo reflects the cultural tensions depicted in Code Geass.
Tokyo Station
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