What station is best for reaching the Tsukuda Odori anime spot?

Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho and Oedo lines is the most practical access point, and the street is reachable in about 10 minutes on foot. Use the Tsukuda side exits for the most direct approach.

Can I safely recreate the OP1 shot on Tsukuda Odori?

Yes, but this is a normal public roadside, so stay on the sidewalk and avoid stepping into traffic lanes for photos. A phone or compact camera works best because the area has steady vehicle flow.

Is there anything nearby for anime pilgrims after visiting this scene?

Yes, the Tsukuda and Tsukishima area has riverside walking routes, small local shrines, and many monjayaki restaurants, making it easy to combine this stop with a longer pilgrimage walk. Convenience stores and cafes are also available around the station area.

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March Comes In Like a Lion Season 2

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Ep. OP1

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march comes in like a lion season 2 tsukuda odori

Nearest Station: Tsukishima Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line / Toei Oedo Line)
Walk: 10 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late afternoon on a clear weekday for lighting similar to the anime and lighter traffic
Crowd level: Moderate

Rei Kiriyama is shown alone along Tsukuda Odori in a calm opening shot framed by the quiet Tokyo street.
This shot appears in the Season 2 opening and uses the city streetscape to frame Rei Kiriyama walking alone. Rather than advancing one specific event, the opening arranges a series of images to reflect Rei’s state of mind at this stage of the story: he still carries loneliness, pressure, and the uncertainty of growing up, yet through his ties to the Kawamoto family, school, and the shogi world, he is gradually finding the strength to keep moving forward. The mood here is very quiet, slightly lonely, but not hopeless; it feels more like a transitional everyday moment in which he quietly gathers his thoughts and takes the next step. The real-life location corresponds to the Tsukuda Odori area in Chuo, Tokyo, and the anime captures the straight stretch of road, the scale of the buildings on both sides, and the atmosphere where urban modernity meets an older downtown area with impressive accuracy. In real life, the broad roadway, sidewalk layout, and the modern apartments and office buildings around the intersection closely match the composition seen in the anime. Signage and storefront details are somewhat simplified in the animation, and the colors are softer and more unified to suit the lyrical tone of the opening, but the road width, streetlights, trees, and long-distance perspective remain highly recognizable. When compared with the actual site or Street View, the biggest differences usually come from seasonal plants, parked vehicles, and temporary traffic signs, yet it is still an easy-to-identify location with a high degree of faithfulness.

What station is best for reaching the Tsukuda Odori anime spot?: Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho and Oedo lines is the most practical access point, and the street is reachable in about 10 minutes on foot. Use the Tsukuda side exits for the most direct approach.
Can I safely recreate the OP1 shot on Tsukuda Odori?: Yes, but this is a normal public roadside, so stay on the sidewalk and avoid stepping into traffic lanes for photos. A phone or compact camera works best because the area has steady vehicle flow.
Is there anything nearby for anime pilgrims after visiting this scene?: Yes, the Tsukuda and Tsukishima area has riverside walking routes, small local shrines, and many monjayaki restaurants, making it easy to combine this stop with a longer pilgrimage walk. Convenience stores and cafes are also available around the station area.