An original anime (film and TV series, 2014) created by Yutaka Yamamoto: in Sendai, a tiny talent agency on the brink of collapse forms a group of seven girls to survive as idols. A musical drama about effort and friendship, set entirely in the city of Sendai (Miyagi), which the series walks street by street.
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Sendai Stationthe heart of Sendai
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Sendai's great station, the heart of the city, the setting of the group's meetings and farewells throughout the series.
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Kōtōdai Parkthe concert stage
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A central Sendai park with an event plaza, where the group gives its street performances and concerts in the series.
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Jōzenji Avenue (Jōzenji-dōri)the City of Trees
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The tree-lined boulevard in central Sendai, with its central promenade of zelkova trees, emblem of the 'City of Trees'. One of the series' most recognizable settings.
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Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle)the Date Masamune statue
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The ruins of the Date clan's castle atop Mt. Aoba, with the famous equestrian statue of Date Masamune and panoramic views of Sendai. It appears as a lookout over the city in the series.
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Yagiyama Benylandthe film's amusement park
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A veteran amusement park on the Yagiyama hill, next to Sendai's zoo. Its rides appear in the group's film.
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