Can I still access the Alba 2F fountain plaza inside Sunshine City?

Yes, the Sunshine City common areas are generally open to visitors during mall operating hours, but access can be affected by special events or temporary installations in the atrium.

Is photography allowed at this NEW GAME! location?

Casual photography in public passage areas is usually fine, but avoid blocking walkways, filming shop interiors without permission, or using large tripods during busy hours.

What is the easiest way to match the anime angle at this spot?

Start from the fountain-side open plaza on Alba 2F and use the atrium railings and curved interior layout as reference points; visiting on a weekday makes alignment much easier because of lighter foot traffic.

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NEW GAME!

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 12

Time

19m 33s

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35.7290, 139.7190

Nearest Station: Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
Walk: about 5 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Weekday late morning or early afternoon for brighter indoor light and fewer visitors
Crowd level: Can be crowded

The Eagle Jump team gathers at the indoor fountain plaza in Sunshine City, sharing a warm and celebratory moment near the end of NEW GAME! episode 12.
This scene appears near the end of NEW GAME! episode 12, when the characters spend a relaxing moment together in a shopping complex after building strong bonds through work and everyday life. After the busy schedule, pressure, and growth of game development, Aoba and her seniors can finally enjoy some time together in a lighter mood. The atmosphere has the warmth and commemorative feeling typical of a finale, serving both as a summary of their first stage of working life and as a sign of their hopes to keep moving forward. Their expressions and positions in the frame also highlight the team’s natural closeness. In real life, the scene corresponds to the fountain atrium area on the 2nd floor of Alba in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. The anime recreates the openness of the indoor court, the railings, and the circular multi-level layout with notable accuracy, and even the arrangement of storefronts and proportions of the atrium clearly reflect the real place. However, the anime simplifies commercial signage, temporary event installations, and the usual crowd level to keep the composition cleaner and more focused on the cast. Because Sunshine City updates its tenants and wayfinding over time, the real signs may not exactly match what was shown when the anime aired, but the fountain atrium and open central plaza remain distinctive enough that fans can still easily recognize the location.

Can I still access the Alba 2F fountain plaza inside Sunshine City?: Yes, the Sunshine City common areas are generally open to visitors during mall operating hours, but access can be affected by special events or temporary installations in the atrium.
Is photography allowed at this NEW GAME! location?: Casual photography in public passage areas is usually fine, but avoid blocking walkways, filming shop interiors without permission, or using large tripods during busy hours.
What is the easiest way to match the anime angle at this spot?: Start from the fountain-side open plaza on Alba 2F and use the atrium railings and curved interior layout as reference points; visiting on a weekday makes alignment much easier because of lighter foot traffic.