Is this exact NEW GAME! spot easy to find from Asagaya Station?

Yes. The scene is based right outside JR Asagaya Station’s South Exit, so you can reach the photo area almost immediately after leaving the ticket gates.

Can I take photos freely at the south exit?

You can usually take casual photos from public walkways, but avoid blocking station users and do not use tripods during busy hours. Be especially careful not to capture commuters too closely.

When is the best time to recreate the anime angle here?

Weekday late morning is usually best because the light is clearer and the station frontage is less hectic than rush hour. Early evening can be busier with commuters and buses.

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NEW GAME!

Tokyo

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Ep. 1

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asagaya station south exit phase 2 station entrance

Nearest Station: Asagaya Station (JR Chuo Line / JR Chuo-Sobu Line), South Exit
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear weekday for easier photo matching
Crowd level: Moderate

Aoba Suzukaze stands near the south side of Asagaya Station as she heads toward her first day at work in NEW GAME! episode 1.
This scene appears at the beginning of Aoba’s new working life, when she is on her way to the game company as a fresh graduate entering society for the first time. As someone who has long admired the team behind Fairies Story, she arrives around the station full of excitement and a little anxiety, caught between the joy of seeing her dream come true and the nerves of starting her first job. The moment captures the transition into a brand-new chapter of her life, and before she reaches the office, viewers can clearly feel her anticipation for what lies ahead; soon after, the story moves into her first meetings with her seniors and coworkers. The anime’s depiction of the south side of Asagaya Station is quite close to the real location, especially in the station entrance composition, the open roadway in front, and the typical cluster of urban signage nearby. The background is slightly simplified in the anime, with some commercial signs and visual clutter reduced to keep the focus on Aoba and her route, but the overall sense of space remains strong. In real life, the shops and signs around the south exit naturally change over time, so the fine details may not perfectly match the broadcast-era image, yet the station entrance and street layout are still highly recognizable, making this one of the easier pilgrimage spots for recreating the shot.

Is this exact NEW GAME! spot easy to find from Asagaya Station?: Yes. The scene is based right outside JR Asagaya Station’s South Exit, so you can reach the photo area almost immediately after leaving the ticket gates.
Can I take photos freely at the south exit?: You can usually take casual photos from public walkways, but avoid blocking station users and do not use tripods during busy hours. Be especially careful not to capture commuters too closely.
When is the best time to recreate the anime angle here?: Weekday late morning is usually best because the light is clearer and the station frontage is less hectic than rush hour. Early evening can be busier with commuters and buses.