Kaiju No. 8

怪獣8号

actionsci-fi(2024)

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)

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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 20 min

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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.

Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station 60 min

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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.

Tochomae Station 45 min

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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.

Sendagaya Station 45 min

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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.

Asakusa Station 40 min

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