Kaiju No. 8
怪獣８号
Au Japon, où apparaissent certains des taux d'incidents kaijus les plus élevés au monde, les attaques de monstres mortels sont monnaie courante. C'est la Force de défense japonaise, chargée de neutraliser ces créatures, qui veille à la sécurité du pays. Kafka Hibino, employé du nettoyage des cadavres de kaijus, rêve depuis toujours d'intégrer cette force. Au moment où une nouvelle chance s'offre à lui de réaliser ce rêve d'enfance, son corps subit une étrange transformation. Comment combattre des kaijus quand on est soi-même devenu l'un d'eux ?
Lieux de pèlerinage (5)
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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.
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Odaiba Seaside Park
お台場海浜公園
The waterfront views and modern urban backdrop of Odaiba influenced several scenic shots in Promare. The area's futuristic atmosphere and bay views provided inspiration for the coastal scenes of Promepolis.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
東京都庁舎
The distinctive twin towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building appear in several aerial shots and cityscape scenes throughout Paprika. The building's imposing presence represents the urban landscape that forms the backdrop for the dream sequences.
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Japan National Stadium
国立競技場
This iconic stadium served as inspiration for the U.A. Sports Festival arena where students compete in various heroic challenges. The grand architecture and scale of the venue perfectly matches the epic nature of the tournament depicted in the anime.
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Sumida River
隅田川
The river running through Tokyo appears in several atmospheric shots and serves as a boundary between different territories in the series. The waterway's dark, flowing nature mirrors the underground world of ghouls moving through the city.
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