Penguindrum
輪るピングドラム
Once you make a decision, does the universe conspire to make it happen? Is destiny a matter of chance, a matter of choice or the complex outcome of thousands of warring strands of fate? All twins Kanba and Shoma know is that when their terminally ill sister Himari collapses at the aquarium, her death is somehow temporarily reversed by the penguin hat that she had asked for. It's a provisional resurrection, however, and it comes at a price: to keep Himari alive they need to find the mysterious Pe
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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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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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Sunshine 60 Building
池袋サンシャイン60
This towering skyscraper in Ikebukuro appears in several establishing shots and serves as a landmark in scenes depicting the urban landscape. The building represents the overwhelming nature of Tokyo's metropolitan environment.
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Ueno Zoo
上野動物園
Ueno Zoo is featured prominently due to its connection with penguins, which are central to the anime's symbolism and plot. The zoo's penguin exhibit and surrounding park areas appear in key scenes that establish the penguin motif throughout the series.
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Ueno Zoo
上野動物園
Japan's oldest zoo has appeared in various Doraemon episodes where the characters visit to see animals or use gadgets for animal-related adventures. The zoo's traditional atmosphere and diverse animal collection make it a recognizable location that fits the family-friendly nature of the series.
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Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
東京メトロ丸ノ内線
The Marunouchi Line subway system plays a significant role in the anime's narrative structure and visual storytelling. Various stations along this line appear throughout the series, representing the interconnected nature of the characters' fates and the urban maze of Tokyo.
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Sunshine City Ikebukuro
池袋サンシャインシティ
This major shopping and entertainment complex appears in scenes where the characters visit for shopping and leisure activities. The distinctive Sunshine 60 building and surrounding plaza are recognizable in several episodes featuring the penguin-related adventures.
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Ogikubo Station
荻窪駅
This JR station serves as a key location where the Takakura siblings frequently travel through. The station's distinctive architecture and platform layouts are faithfully recreated in several episodes.
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Ogikubo Station
荻窪駅
This JR Chuo Line station serves as a key location in Penguindrum, frequently appearing as the local station used by the Takakura family. The station's distinctive architecture and surrounding area are faithfully recreated in several episodes.