
A Certain Magical Index III
とある魔術の禁書目録III
Science, magic, and a nun on the run! Kamijo and Index return just in time to celebrate A Certain Magical Index’s 10th anniversary with a brand-new season. After their deadly struggle against the Catholic Church and the pending war between magic and science, Kamijo must work harder to protect Index. But with tensions high all around, what new adventures await them in this next chapter? (Source: Funimation)
この作品で巡礼プランを作る聖地スポット (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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Shinjuku
新宿
The bustling Shinjuku district serves as a key location where several important scenes take place. The neon-lit streets and crowded atmosphere reflect the anime's urban setting and the hidden supernatural world within modern Tokyo.
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Odaiba
お台場
This artificial island in Tokyo Bay features futuristic architecture that inspired the visual design of Academy City. The modern buildings and technological atmosphere match the series' advanced scientific setting.
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Tachikawa Station
立川駅
This major JR station in western Tokyo serves as a model for several urban scenes in the series. The station's modern architecture and busy atmosphere perfectly capture the metropolitan setting where Academy City's events unfold.
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Imperial Palace East Gardens
皇居外苑
The formal gardens and traditional architecture provide contrast to the modern cityscape, similar to how traditional elements appear alongside futuristic technology in the series. The peaceful atmosphere represents moments of calm between intense action sequences.
他のシーズン
他シーズンの聖地スポット
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Tachikawa City
立川市
Tachikawa City in Tokyo serves as the primary real-world inspiration for Academy City in the anime. The urban landscape and modern architecture of Tachikawa provided reference material for the futuristic cityscape where Index and Touma's adventures unfold.

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Tamagawa Josui
玉川上水
The historic Tamagawa Aqueduct running through Tachikawa area served as inspiration for some of the waterway systems depicted in Academy City. The tree-lined canal provides a natural contrast to the urban environment, similar to green corridors shown in the anime.
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Tachikawa Station Commercial District
立川駅周辺商業地区
The bustling commercial area around Tachikawa Station inspired many of the shopping and entertainment districts seen in Academy City. The modern shopping complexes and pedestrian areas provided reference for urban scenes where characters interact in everyday settings.
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Tama Toshi Monorail
多摩都市モノレール
The Tama Monorail system served as inspiration for Academy City's advanced transportation network. The elevated monorail tracks and futuristic design elements appear in several background shots depicting the city's high-tech infrastructure.
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Showa Kinen Park
国営昭和記念公園
This expansive park in Tachikawa provided inspiration for some of the green spaces and recreational areas within Academy City. The park's modern facilities and landscaping appear as reference material for peaceful scenes between action sequences.
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Imperial Palace East Gardens
皇居外苑
The traditional gardens and historic architecture serve as a contrast to the modern Academy City setting. Several contemplative scenes and character development moments draw inspiration from this serene location.
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Shinjuku Station South Exit
新宿駅南口
One of Tokyo's busiest transportation hubs, featuring the iconic southern entrance with its modern architecture and constant flow of people. The station area represents urban isolation themes and serves as a backdrop for character transitions in the series.
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Odaiba Seaside Park
お台場海浜公園
A popular Tokyo Bay beach park that appears in several romantic scenes throughout the series. The iconic Rainbow Bridge view and artificial beach setting create memorable moments for character development and relationship progression.
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Tachikawa Station
立川駅
This major JR station in western Tokyo serves as a model for several urban scenes in the series. The station's modern architecture and busy atmosphere perfectly capture the metropolitan setting where Academy City's events unfold.
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit
東京駅丸の内口
The grand red brick facade of Tokyo Station appears in several establishing shots representing the intersection of traditional and modern Japan. The station's impressive architecture mirrors the blend of old and new themes in the series.

