Can I freely photograph the Shinjuku Mitsui Building area for scene matching?

Yes, you can usually take photos from public sidewalks around the building, but avoid blocking pedestrian flow and do not use tripods in busy walkways during peak office hours.

What is the best exact time to recreate the mood of this Watame scene?

Early evening after sunset works best, when the office towers light up but the streets still retain some ambient detail similar to the MV background.

Are there convenient facilities nearby for anime pilgrims visiting this spot?

Yes, the Nishi-Shinjuku office district has convenience stores, cafés, restaurants, and underground passage access near the building, making it easy to rest and compare shots on site.

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My song / 角巻わため

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. -

Time

1m 56s

Google Map

35.6909, 139.6933

Nearest Station: Tochomae Station (Toei Oedo Line) or Nishi-Shinjuku Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Walk: 3–8 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Evening to early night on a clear day for the closest atmosphere to the scene
Crowd level: Can be crowded

Tsunomaki Watame stands against the Shinjuku skyscraper district, framed by the urban streetscape in a calm, introspective moment.
In this moment, Tsunomaki Watame stands alone before the Shinjuku skyscraper streetscape, and the image carries a quiet feeling of sorting through her emotions in the city at night. The song and visuals as a whole suggest that she is looking back on the past while continuing toward the future, so this scene feels like a pause in her emotions: she appears especially calm amid the busy city, which highlights her gentle yet determined inner resolve. In the flow of the sequence, it works both as a moment of self-reflection and as a quiet reaffirmation of the dreams and feelings she wants her song to convey. The real-life location corresponds to the area around the Shinjuku Mitsui Building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, and the skyline, road layout, and sense of depth created by the rows of tall buildings match the scene quite well. The MV captures the proportions of the buildings and the urban atmosphere accurately, though small real-world details such as signage, roadside fixtures, and traffic markings are simplified for visual clarity, and the nighttime lighting is portrayed as softer and more focused than it is on site. In reality, the area around Shinjuku Mitsui Building is much busier with both pedestrians and traffic, especially during the day; for a recreation closer to the scene’s mood, visiting in the evening or at night and shooting from the surrounding sidewalks works best.

Can I freely photograph the Shinjuku Mitsui Building area for scene matching?: Yes, you can usually take photos from public sidewalks around the building, but avoid blocking pedestrian flow and do not use tripods in busy walkways during peak office hours.
What is the best exact time to recreate the mood of this Watame scene?: Early evening after sunset works best, when the office towers light up but the streets still retain some ambient detail similar to the MV background.
Are there convenient facilities nearby for anime pilgrims visiting this spot?: Yes, the Nishi-Shinjuku office district has convenience stores, cafés, restaurants, and underground passage access near the building, making it easy to rest and compare shots on site.