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Yashiro Isana has lived a relatively ordinary, simple life. He lives in the technologically advanced Shizume City and attends Ashinaka High School, a notable high school that is located on an island just outside the areas. Yashiro is friendly with everyone. Nothing seems wrong about him, except perhaps his habit of forgetting where his school-issued PDA is. However, nothing normal has been happening since the recent murder of Tatara Totsuka, prominent member of the infamous HOMRA. No one knows w
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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.
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Roppongi Hills
六本木ヒルズ
The modern skyscrapers and urban landscape of Roppongi Hills appear in establishing shots depicting Tokyo's contemporary face. The Mori Tower and surrounding complex represent the high-tech world that parallels the IS technology theme.
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Odaiba Marine Park
お台場海浜公園
This waterfront park in Tokyo Bay serves as inspiration for several futuristic cityscapes in the series. The area's modern architecture and artificial island setting perfectly match the cyberpunk atmosphere of Section 9's operations.
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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.
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Shiba Park
芝公園
This historic park near Tokyo Tower provides the setting for quieter character moments in the series. The contrast between the traditional park landscape and modern Tokyo Tower mirrors the anime's blend of contemporary and mystical elements.