The Boy and The Beast

バケモノの子

actionadventurecomedydramafantasysupernatural(2015)

The story is set in the human realm (Tokyo's Shibuya ward) and the bakemono realm ("Shibutenmachi"). In these two worlds which must not intersect, there lives a lonely boy and a lonely bakemono. One day, the boy gets lost in the bakemono world, becomes the disciple of the bakemono Kumatetsu, and is renamed Kyuuta. (Source: Anime News Network)

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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.

Shibuya Station 20 min

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Ueno Park

上野公園

This historic park serves as a meeting place for various Sekirei characters throughout the series. The park's blend of nature and cultural facilities provides a neutral ground where both peaceful and tense encounters between Sekirei occur.

JR Ueno Station 90 min

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Shibuya Center Gai

渋谷センター街

The crowded shopping street appears as a backdrop in several episodes where Jahy experiences the overwhelming nature of human society. The busy pedestrian area emphasizes her feelings of being lost in an unfamiliar world.

JR Shibuya Station 45 min

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National Art Center Tokyo

国立新美術館

This modern art museum's distinctive glass facade and curved architecture served as inspiration for several interior scenes in the beast world. The building's flowing design elements influenced the organic architecture seen in Jutengai.

Nogizaka Station 90 min

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Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library

東京都立中央図書館

This library served as the model for scenes where Ren studies and discovers books about the human world. The quiet study spaces and extensive book collections directly appear in the film's educational sequences.

Hiroo Station 30 min