PERSONA5 the Animation
PERSONA5 the Animation
Ren Amamiya is about to enter his second year after transferring to Shujin Academy in Tokyo. Following a particular incident, his Persona awakens, and together with his friends they form the “Phantom Thieves of Hearts” to reform hearts of corrupt adults by stealing the source of their distorted desires. Meanwhile, bizarre and inexplicable crimes have been popping up one after another… Living an ordinary high school life in Tokyo during the day, the group maneuvers the metropolitan city as Phanto
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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
お台場
This artificial island in Tokyo Bay represents the futuristic elements of Accel World's setting. The area's modern architecture and waterfront views appear in several episodes, emphasizing the high-tech world where the Brain Burst program exists.
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
渋谷スクランブル交差点
The world's busiest pedestrian crossing appears as a symbol of Tokyo's overwhelming urban energy. The location emphasizes the contrast between normal human life and the hidden devil society existing alongside it.
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Shinjuku Kabukicho
新宿歌舞伎町
Tokyo's famous entertainment district appears as a gritty urban setting where underground gang activities take place. The neon-soaked streets and nightlife atmosphere perfectly embody the dangerous world that the characters navigate.
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Odaiba
お台場
The futuristic cityscape of Odaiba with its modern buildings and waterfront views served as inspiration for several scenes depicting the modernized Tokyo Settlement. The area's artificial island setting and contemporary architecture align with the anime's vision of a technologically advanced occupied Japan.
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Tokyo Tower
東京タワー
The red and white communications tower appears in several panoramic shots of Tokyo during the zombie apocalypse. It serves as a landmark helping viewers orient themselves within the devastated cityscape shown throughout the series.
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Shinjuku Kabukicho
新宿歌舞伎町
The neon-lit entertainment district of Kabukicho serves as inspiration for several nighttime scenes in PERSONA5 the Animation. This area's vibrant atmosphere and distinctive signage capture the urban energy that reflects the game's Tokyo setting.
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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.
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Aoyama-itchome
青山一丁目
The upscale Aoyama district appears in scenes depicting the more affluent areas of Tokyo that contrast with the protagonists' everyday environments. This area represents the social divide and elite society that the Phantom Thieves often target in their missions.