Can I easily recreate this NEW GAME! shot at the Exit 7 side of Shibuya?

Yes, but expect constant foot traffic and changing sightlines due to nearby redevelopment. Early morning gives you the best chance for a clean angle with fewer pedestrians.

Are there any photography restrictions around Shibuya Crossing?

Casual photography from public sidewalks is generally fine, but do not block pedestrian flow or use large equipment without permission. Staff or police may intervene if a shoot causes congestion.

What should I use to compare the anime frame with the current location before visiting?

Google Street View is very useful for checking the latest street layout and signage around the crossing and station exits. It helps a lot because billboards and surrounding buildings change more often than the road structure itself.

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NEW GAME!

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 1

Time

7m 33s

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35.6595, 139.7008

Nearest Station: Shibuya Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line/Fukutoshin Line/Hanzomon Line), Exit 7 area
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Early morning on weekdays for clearer photos; late afternoon for a busier atmosphere closer to the anime mood
Crowd level: Can be crowded

Aoba stands near Shibuya Crossing outside the station, taking in the busy city on her first day in Tokyo.
This scene appears in episode 1 of NEW GAME!, when Aoba has just come to Tokyo from the countryside and is about to begin adult life as a new employee at a game company. Walking through the crowds and cityscape in front of Shibuya Station, she feels both excited about joining the game studio she has admired for so long and nervous about her very first day at work. The moment captures how small she seems within the vast city, while also showing her determination to move forward, and it sets up the story that follows as she meets her seniors and begins growing through her job. The real-life location is the area around the Shibuya Scramble Crossing near Tokyo Metro Exit 7, and the anime is quite faithful in its composition, especially in the openness of the intersection, the road layout, and the busy atmosphere in front of the station. In reality, the signs, advertising boards, and tenant storefronts change over time, so the biggest differences from the anime are usually the billboards, commercial facades, and street signage, but the overall structure of the streets, corner angles, and pedestrian flow are still easy to recognize. Because Shibuya is continuously undergoing redevelopment, some facilities, barriers, and walking routes around the exits may differ slightly from the anime, yet it remains a highly recognizable and impressively accurate urban pilgrimage spot.

Can I easily recreate this NEW GAME! shot at the Exit 7 side of Shibuya?: Yes, but expect constant foot traffic and changing sightlines due to nearby redevelopment. Early morning gives you the best chance for a clean angle with fewer pedestrians.
Are there any photography restrictions around Shibuya Crossing?: Casual photography from public sidewalks is generally fine, but do not block pedestrian flow or use large equipment without permission. Staff or police may intervene if a shoot causes congestion.
What should I use to compare the anime frame with the current location before visiting?: Google Street View is very useful for checking the latest street layout and signage around the crossing and station exits. It helps a lot because billboards and surrounding buildings change more often than the road structure itself.