Discover Anime’s Sacred Sites: New YouTube Channel “Anime-kka Presidio Anime” Launches
Anime fans worldwide often dream of visiting the real-life locations that serve as the backdrop for their favorite series. These spots, known as “seichi” (sacred sites) in Japanese, hold a special charm, allowing fans to walk in their beloved characters’ footsteps. Now, a new YouTube channel titled “アニメっか～プレシディオアニメ～” (Anime-kka Presidio Anime) has officially launched, dedicated to exploring these anime seichi scattered across Japan and showcasing their unique appeal.
The channel aims to provide a deeply immersive experience by actually traveling to these anime stages and delivering their charm through the genuine perspective of international fans. For its inaugural feature, “アニメっか～プレシディオアニメ～” (Anime-kka Presidio Anime) takes viewers to Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, the iconic setting for the beloved anime film, Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
Here are some images featured in the article:
- Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. x Saitama, Chichibu
- Anime-kka Presidio Anime Logo
- Anime-kka Presidio Anime YouTube Account Image
Visiting anime seichi (anime sacred sites) is particularly popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan. It’s a field drawing significant attention for its potential to attract visitors to regional cities and its strong information spreading power. The newly launched “アニメっか～プレシディオアニメ～” (Anime-kka Presidio Anime) channel seeks to differentiate itself from simple tourist guides by capturing the authentic viewpoints of foreigners and their deep affection for the works, creating experience-based content.
Exploring Chichibu from Ano Hana
The memorable first episode of the channel spotlights Saitama Prefecture’s Chichibu City, the setting for Ano Hana (as it’s known by fans), an anime that continues to captivate fans today. The episode follows a journey through the bridges, shrines, and townscapes that appear in the work, sharing the feelings and emotions unique to dedicated fans.
Looking Ahead: More Iconic Seichi to Explore
Looking ahead, the channel plans to feature the seichi for other highly popular series. Future projects include visiting Kamakura Koukou Mae Eki in Kamakura, Kanagawa, famous as a seichi for SLAM DUNK, and Hakone-machi in Hakone, Kanagawa, a key location in Evangelion. With plans to introduce a continuous stream of seichi from renowned anime popular both domestically and internationally, this channel is definitely one to keep your eyes on!
Channel Details
Here is an overview of the “アニメっか” (Anime-kka) channel:
- Channel Name: アニメっか (Anime-kka)
- Content:
- Introduction to regions that served as anime stages
- Accompanying and interviewing foreign anime fans on seichi junrei
- An entertaining travel program also featuring local gourmet food and famous spots
- Language: Japanese subtitles (future plans include multi-language subtitle support)
- Next Scheduled Broadcast: June 20th (Friday) 18:00 JST, “Ano Hana” Part 2
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