Tokyo Godfathers

東京ゴッドファーザーズ

adventurecomedydrama(2003)

In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together. (Source: Shout! Factory) Note: The fil

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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.

Shinjuku Station 60 min

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Shinjuku Central Park

新宿中央公園

This urban park serves as a meeting place for characters in the series and appears in several contemplative scenes. The contrast between the natural park setting and surrounding skyscrapers mirrors the anime's themes of nature versus civilization.

Tochomae Station 40 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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Meiji Shrine

明治神宮

The shrine's sacred forest and spiritual significance make it a fitting location associated with the anime's themes of traditional Japanese spirituality. The peaceful grounds contrast with the urban setting while maintaining the mystical atmosphere present throughout the series.

Harajuku Station 45 min

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Kabukicho

歌舞伎町

Tokyo's famous entertainment district that serves as a backdrop for several scenes in the film. The neon-lit streets and bustling nightlife atmosphere capture the urban grittiness that defines much of Tokyo Godfathers' visual style.

Shinjuku Station 60 min