A continuation of the Love Live! idol phenomenon, by Sunrise (anime 2016–2018): Chika Takami and her eight schoolmates form the group Aqours to save their seaside school in Uchiura from closing. Unlike the original's Akihabara, this story faithfully portrays the port city of Numazu and Uchiura Bay (Shizuoka), today one of Japan's biggest idol-pilgrimage destinations.
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Numazu StationNumazu Station
location
Numazu's city station, the gateway to Aqours' world and hub of the show's urban scenes. The area is full of collaborations, character panels and themed shops.
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Numazu Nakamise Shopping Streetthe shopping arcade
location
The covered shopping arcade next to the station appears throughout the series. Many shops display Aqours panels and sell collaboration goods; it's the heart of the pilgrimage in town.
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Yasudaya Ryokan (Chika's house)Chika's house
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A historic 1868 inn on the Mito coast (Uchiura), a registered Cultural Property. In the series it is the home of protagonist Chika Takami; the seaside wooden building facing Mt. Fuji is reproduced almost exactly.
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Sannoura Information Centerpilgrimage hub
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The tourist center for the Uchiura area appears briefly in the series and has become the pilgrims' headquarters, almost entirely taken over by Aqours displays and merchandise.
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Awashima Island (Mari's house)Mari's house
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A small island in Uchiura Bay, with an aquarium, hotel and shrine. In the series it is tied to Mari Ohara and Yoshiko/Yohane; the island's hotel is the model for Mari's mansion.
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Nagaisaki School (Uranohoshi model)model (Uranohoshi school)
model / inspiration
The school on the Nagaisaki hill in Uchiura is the model for Uranohoshi Girls' High School that Aqours fights to save. Its silhouette overlooking the bay is one of the series' most iconic images.
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Kanukiyama Parkthe city viewpoint
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A hilltop park overlooking Numazu, Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji. It appears in series materials as the panorama of Aqours' city.
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Numazu Port (Byūo observatory gate)Numazu Port
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Numazu's fishing port and its large Byūo observatory floodgate appear in the series. It's one of the most recognizable seaside images of Aqours' city.
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