Can I take a clean photo of the Hachiko Statue like in the anime?

Yes, but it is much easier early in the morning on weekdays because the plaza is one of Shibuya's busiest meeting spots. Expect heavy foot traffic through most of the day and evening.

Is the Hachiko Statue area still accessible during Shibuya redevelopment?

Yes, the statue remains a public landmark, but pedestrian routes and surrounding sightlines can change due to ongoing station-area construction. Check current station exit guidance before visiting.

Which Shibuya exit is best for reaching the anime location quickly?

Use the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station for the most direct access. It brings you straight to the plaza and is the easiest starting point for matching the scene.

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NEW GAME!

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 76

Time

17m 23s

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35.6590, 139.7006

Nearest Station: Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Fukutoshin Line, and others)
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Early morning on a weekday for cleaner photos and easier scene recreation
Crowd level: Can be crowded

A wide city view captures the area around Shibuya's Hachiko Statue, presenting a bustling urban landmark used as a transitional establishing shot in NEW GAME!.
This shot uses the streetscape in front of Shibuya Station as a transition, conveying the lively, expectant feeling of arriving in the heart of the city. Although no characters are directly visible, scenes like this in NEW GAME! usually connect moments when the cast is heading out, meeting up, or moving on to the next destination, letting viewers feel the energetic blend of everyday work life and urban activity. The mood before and after the moment is bright and relaxed, like a brief pause in a busy day before something new begins. In real life, the anime reproduces the spatial feel around the Hachiko Statue quite well, especially the openness of the plaza, pedestrian flow, and the big surrounding buildings that immediately identify the area. The background is somewhat simplified in animation: signs and storefront details are less dense, and the usual crowds and visual noise are toned down, making the frame feel cleaner than the real location. Because the Shibuya Station area has continued to be redeveloped in recent years, some sightlines, guidance facilities, and block layouts have changed slightly since the anime aired, but the landmark remains highly recognizable and very easy to confirm as an anime pilgrimage spot.

Can I take a clean photo of the Hachiko Statue like in the anime?: Yes, but it is much easier early in the morning on weekdays because the plaza is one of Shibuya's busiest meeting spots. Expect heavy foot traffic through most of the day and evening.
Is the Hachiko Statue area still accessible during Shibuya redevelopment?: Yes, the statue remains a public landmark, but pedestrian routes and surrounding sightlines can change due to ongoing station-area construction. Check current station exit guidance before visiting.
Which Shibuya exit is best for reaching the anime location quickly?: Use the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station for the most direct access. It brings you straight to the plaza and is the easiest starting point for matching the scene.