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ANIME SANCTUARIES

ANIME SANCTUARIES

2024•15m
Documentary

Did you know that a lot of your favorite anime are based in real-life locations? Join us on a pilgrimage around Japan to the "Sanctuaries" that are the inspiration of some of the greatest anime!

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Production

NHK, Visual Folklore

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 22, 2024

Last Aired

June 5, 2024

Networks

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Love Live! / AKIHABARA
E1
Love Live! / AKIHABARA
Air date: 2024-05-22
"Anime Sanctuaries" is a show that takes you to the real-life locations behind your favorite anime. Episode one features the long-running series "Love Live!" and its setting - Akihabara in Tokyo.
Wolf Children / Kamiichi Toyama
E2
Wolf Children / Kamiichi Toyama
Air date: 2024-06-05
"Wolf Children" has one of the most devoted cult followings in Anime, with fans from around the globe. We check out its setting—Toyama Prefecture—and learn more about its fascinating history.

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