Can I still see the exact Bicqlo signage from Comic Girls here?

Not exactly. The former Bicqlo branding has changed after retail reorganization, so match the building shape and street angle rather than expecting the old sign to remain.

What is the best station exit for recreating this Shinjuku scene?

Shinjuku-sanchome Station is the most convenient, especially exits linked toward the Isetan and East Exit side. JR Shinjuku Station East Exit also works if you want to approach through the same busy commercial area.

Is photography easy at this location for anime pilgrimage shots?

Yes, outdoor street photography is generally easy, but this is a very busy shopping zone, so avoid blocking pedestrians and be mindful not to focus your camera on storefront interiors or customers.

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Nearest Station: Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Fukutoshin Line, Toei Shinjuku Line)
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on weekdays for clearer photos and a similar bright city atmosphere
Crowd level: Can be crowded

Kaoruko Moeta stands in front of the busy Shinjuku streetscape near Bicqlo, framed by dense urban signage and storefronts.
This moment appears as part of the series’ cute everyday city scenery, with Kaoruko Moeta standing alone on a Shinjuku street and looking a little nervous while trying to gather her courage amid the crowds and bright signs. For her, going out to research, shop, or find inspiration for manga means stepping outside her comfort zone, so the scene captures both her unease in the big city and her determination to grow and turn the experience into creative material. Before this, she is usually in town for a specific purpose, and after this, the story often returns to her interactions with her housemates, turning the brief urban outing into part of a joke or a source of inspiration. The anime’s recreation of the Shinjuku East Exit area is quite accurate: the massing of the large commercial buildings, the width of the street, and the dense city signage all match the streetscape around Bicqlo Shinjuku East Exit Store. The background is slightly simplified, preserving the most recognizable building shapes and sign rhythm while reducing some of the real area’s visual clutter so the character stands out more clearly. In real life, this spot was famous for the large Bicqlo branding, but renovations and branding changes mean the signage may no longer look exactly as it did when the anime aired, so fans should compare the building exterior, the corner geometry, and the viewing angle rather than relying only on the store name. Overall, the anime captures the lively yet slightly overwhelming atmosphere of Shinjuku East Exit very well, making it a location that instantly feels like Shinjuku.

Can I still see the exact Bicqlo signage from Comic Girls here?: Not exactly. The former Bicqlo branding has changed after retail reorganization, so match the building shape and street angle rather than expecting the old sign to remain.
What is the best station exit for recreating this Shinjuku scene?: Shinjuku-sanchome Station is the most convenient, especially exits linked toward the Isetan and East Exit side. JR Shinjuku Station East Exit also works if you want to approach through the same busy commercial area.
Is photography easy at this location for anime pilgrimage shots?: Yes, outdoor street photography is generally easy, but this is a very busy shopping zone, so avoid blocking pedestrians and be mindful not to focus your camera on storefront interiors or customers.