Franchises
Franchises
Pick a franchise. We show you the real places in Japan, what is on while you are there, and a route that connects them.
PokémonポケモンThe largest media franchise on earth, and Tokyo is its home base.The largest media franchise on earth, and Tokyo is its home base.19PlacesNintendo任天堂One official store in Tokyo, and everything in it is exclusive.One official store in Tokyo, and everything in it is exclusive.8PlacesStudio GhibliスタジオジブリThe museum you cannot buy a ticket for at the door.The museum you cannot buy a ticket for at the door.5PlacesDemon Slayer鬼滅の刃Walk the Taisho-era Asakusa that Tanjiro walked.Walk the Taisho-era Asakusa that Tanjiro walked.9PlacesBEYBLADE XベイブレードXJapan gets the releases first, and roughly half the price.Japan gets the releases first, and roughly half the price.7PlacesONE PIECEONE PIECEThe best-selling manga in history, and the official store is on the Skytree floor.The best-selling manga in history, and the official store is on the Skytree floor.7PlacesGundamガンダムA 19.7-metre Unicorn Gundam that transforms on a schedule, and the world's largest Gunpla store beside it.A 19.7-metre Unicorn Gundam that transforms on a schedule, and the world's largest Gunpla store beside it.6PlacesSLAM DUNKスラムダンクOne railway crossing in Kamakura, and fans queue to photograph it every day.One railway crossing in Kamakura, and fans queue to photograph it every day.4PlacesNARUTONARUTO -ナルト-A permanent ninja attraction on Awaji Island, not a pop-up.A permanent ninja attraction on Awaji Island, not a pop-up.3PlacesAttack on Titan進撃の巨人A 94-metre dam wall standing in for Wall Maria, with the three children below it.A 94-metre dam wall standing in for Wall Maria, with the three children below it.3PlacesEvangelionエヴァンゲリオンHakone is the city the series is set in, and it is a real hot spring town.Hakone is the city the series is set in, and it is a real hot spring town.2PlacesDetective Conan名探偵コナンAn entire town in Tottori renamed itself around the series.An entire town in Tottori renamed itself around the series.2PlacesDoraemonドラえもんThe museum is advance-ticket only, and it sells out.The museum is advance-ticket only, and it sells out.2PlacesSanrio / Hello Kittyサンリオ／ハローキティTwo theme parks: one indoor near Tokyo, one outdoor in Kyushu.Two theme parks: one indoor near Tokyo, one outdoor in Kyushu.3PlacesChiikawaちいかわThe character that took over Japanese merchandise shelves, with a permanent store under Tokyo Station.The character that took over Japanese merchandise shelves, with a permanent store under Tokyo Station.2PlacesJujutsu Kaisen呪術廻戦No permanent venue — but the official Jump Shop restocks it constantly.No permanent venue — but the official Jump Shop restocks it constantly.5PlacesMy Hero Academia僕のヒーローアカデミアNo permanent venue — Jump Shop is the official channel.No permanent venue — Jump Shop is the official channel.4PlacesDragon BallドラゴンボールThe franchise that built anime's overseas audience. Merchandise is everywhere; a venue is not.The franchise that built anime's overseas audience. Merchandise is everywhere; a venue is not.5Places