Can I recreate the NEW GAME! shot right outside Asagaya Station South Entrance?

Yes, the south entrance plaza is publicly accessible and the match is still recognizable, but expect modern signage and street furniture differences. Try to stand off to the side so you do not block station traffic.

Is photography allowed at Asagaya Station South Entrance?

Outdoor photography in the public plaza is generally fine for personal use, but avoid tripods during busy periods and do not film station staff or passengers up close. Inside JR station facilities, follow posted rules and staff instructions.

When is the best time to visit this NEW GAME! location for comparison photos?

Weekday late morning is usually best because the light is stable and commuter crowds are lighter than rush hour. Google Street View is helpful beforehand for checking your angle before you arrive.

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NEW GAME!

Tokyo

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Ep. 3

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4m 5s

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asagaya station south entrance station entrance

Nearest Station: JR Chuo-Sobu Line / Chuo Line Asagaya Station (South Entrance)
Walk: 0 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear weekday for easier photo matching
Crowd level: Moderate

Aoba stands near the south entrance area of Asagaya Station, framed by the station-front streetscape as she heads through her everyday routine.
This moment appears as Aoba is gradually adjusting to life as a new working adult. She arrives around the station area carrying both excitement for her new job and daily routine, along with a slight sense of nervousness. As a newcomer at a game company, she is trying to keep up with her seniors while also quietly realizing that her dream has come true through these everyday commutes and city views. There is no major dramatic conflict here, but the scene naturally conveys her ordinary yet hopeful daily life and lets viewers feel the energy and sincerity she maintains amid a busy schedule. The real-life location is the south entrance area of Asagaya Station, and the anime captures the open feel of the station-front street and the overall layout of the plaza with strong recognizability. In reality, the station structure, signage placement, and nearby shops have changed somewhat over time, so compared with when the anime aired, details such as shop signs, names, colors, and roadside fixtures may differ. Even so, the overall flow of the south exit area and the relationship between the station and streetscape remain easy to match. The anime simplifies signage and removes visual clutter to create a cleaner composition, while the real location includes more commercial signs, bicycles, foot traffic, and traffic facilities. If you compare it with Google Street View or visit in person, the accuracy of the spatial positioning and street-corner perspective is still impressively clear.

Can I recreate the NEW GAME! shot right outside Asagaya Station South Entrance?: Yes, the south entrance plaza is publicly accessible and the match is still recognizable, but expect modern signage and street furniture differences. Try to stand off to the side so you do not block station traffic.
Is photography allowed at Asagaya Station South Entrance?: Outdoor photography in the public plaza is generally fine for personal use, but avoid tripods during busy periods and do not film station staff or passengers up close. Inside JR station facilities, follow posted rules and staff instructions.
When is the best time to visit this NEW GAME! location for comparison photos?: Weekday late morning is usually best because the light is stable and commuter crowds are lighter than rush hour. Google Street View is helpful beforehand for checking your angle before you arrive.