#”Pilgrimages” for Manga, Anime and Cosplay fans

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“#”Pilgrimages” for Manga, Anime and Cosplay fans
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The first and only address here is clearly Japan with its capital Tokyo. We’ll show you what’s going on there!

The creation of the anime goes hand in hand with the creation of comics and cartoons. But an incomparable cult has developed around the moving figures from Japan, which does not exist in this form in any other genre. So it is not surprising that a real anime tourism has developed. Die-hard fans even speak of “pilgrimages” here, which with the religious background of the word “pilgrimage” has only one thing in common: the fans go on a pilgrimage to the locations of their favorite anime characters and heroes and worship them in a way that otherwise only deities in Experiencing religions. Most Europeans who visit Japan and Tokyo in particular as tourists have a very large share in common: their love for anime, manga and cosplay.

For real fans only – fan trip to Tokyo

Anime, mangas and cosplay are closely linked to the culture of Japan and are well-known and popular with young and old. So if you see yourself as a die-hard fan, Japan should be your next travel destination. Even if it is currently very difficult to enter Japan due to Corona, this will change again as the pandemic subsides. In addition, such a trip has to be planned well and you can use the slightly longer lead time for perfect planning. Everything has to be well timed on site so that you can see as much as possible.

There are flights from all major German cities either directly or with a stopover to Tokyo. Information about visas or other entry requirements is always available from the Foreign Office. In any case, you always have to get information in good time before a trip. The best time to do this: before booking a flight. If organizing the trip is too time-consuming for you, you can also contact a travel agency. They even have their own tour operators that work exclusively Anime and Manga Travel to organize.

Challenge your inner otaku: sights and locations in and around Tokyo

Japan is culturally and scenically very different from what we are used to and know in Europe. So there is a lot more to discover besides the actual reason for travel. But first and foremost, you can fully concentrate on your passion: There are cute anime dishes in themed cafes, merchandise shopping in numerous shops and “live spots” from well-known series. So there are countless possibilities for the inner otaku. Death Note, Cowboy Bebop, Yu-Gi-Oh, Naruto, One Piece or Dragonball – to name just the most famous ones – will probably not be encountered just once on a Tokyo tour. You can also search for these characters – and you are sure to find what you are looking for:

Mikasa Ackermann
Chizuru Mizuhara
Kaguya Shinomiya
Asuna Yuuki
Yuuji Itadori
Sōma Yukihira

Top 8 sightseeing “must-sees” for anime and manga fans in Tokyo

If you start planning your trip now, you will find a list of must-see destinations here. You shouldn’t forget to leave enough space in your suitcase for the journey home, because one or the other fan tool will definitely be with you on your return flight!

The top 8 addresses for anime, manga and cosplay fans in Tokyo:

Akihabara
Nakano Broadway
Game Arcade Center
Otome Straße (Ikebukuro)
Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty)
Tokyo Character Street
Ghibli Museum
Your-Name Foto-Spots

Akihabara

The Akihabara district is THE anime and manga district in Tokyo. There are tons of anime and manga stores out there. The selection is huge and there are not only souvenirs, fan articles, video games or cosplay products from the latest manga and anime, but you can also discover unknown and old treasures. A paradise for every real fan!

Nakano Broadway

Bargain hunters are right here. There are many mandarakes in the large shopping complex Nakano Broadway. The insiders know these are anime-manga stores. In addition to the films, comics and, above all, fan articles, many “second hand” articles are sold here:

characters
DVDs
Games
Dolls
Notebooks, comics, books

This shopping center is particularly popular with fans of “old series” such as One Piece or Sailor Moon.

Game Arcade Center

Gambling providers are not only found in Europe, in Japan there are often arcades: In addition to video games, there are also countless machines where you can try your luck. Real money prizes are not possible with the widespread pachinkos, but similarities with slot machines can still be seen: skill and luck are the prerequisites for being able to win prizes. You can also find other games known to us: Clutch arm machines with plush toys are particularly popular with lovers.

Otome Straße (Ikebukuro)

Otaku girls watch out! All female fans should keep this street in mind. In the Ikebukuro district you will find the famous Otome Street, which has anime, manga and cosplay shops especially for women. The butler cafe, which is well-known beyond the borders and serves its guests in a really elegant way, is suitable for a coffee break. The cosplay scene is very active in this street and it is very likely that you can take a good snapshot.

Popular shops on this street are:

Animate
K-Books
Mandarake

Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty)

Here we are in the west of Tokyo in the suburb of Tama City. The Sanrio Puroland is located near the Tama-Center train station and takes you into the world of Hello Kitty. This is where the cute fantasy characters come to life. Visitors meet “Kawaii” characters and enjoy colorful shows and musicals on the magical journey.

Tokyo Character Street

The next scene is again a train station – more precisely the Tokyo train station where the well-known Character Street is hidden. Anyone who has not yet found what they are looking for is sure to find it here: souvenirs of all well-known characters and mascots can be bought here.

Ghibli Museum

This particular museum is always crowded. That is why you should buy your tickets online very early in advance. There are hardly any opportunities to stop by spontaneously. To the west of Tokyo, fans will find a quirky museum dedicated to Miyazaki Hayao and his world-famous anime studio. The animated characters were leading actors in many well-known films: “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Spirited Away” and “The Witch’s Delivery Service”. Life-size replicas of the favorite characters enchant the fascinated visitors in the Ghibli Museum.

Your-Name Foto-Spots

Every anime fan knows the film: “Your Name – Yesterday, Today and Forever”. It is the most successful animated film ever. The film is set in Tokyo and so there are – well animated – numerous places that real fans of the film know and want to visit in the city for real. An exciting way to explore the city in the footsteps of a great film. There are, of course, many other great films to follow!

Tokyo is a convincing travel destination for fans of anime and co. Because the cultural and culinary differences in combination with the fascinating world of manga, anime and cosplay make the trip an unforgettable experience that you will definitely want to repeat again!

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