Symphogear

Synopsis

"Senki Zesshou Symphogear" is a TV anime series produced by Satelight that began airing in 2012. Set partly in Saitama Prefecture, it depicts the battles of girls who stand against the mysterious monsters known as "Noise" that threaten humanity. Clad in special armaments called Symphogear that draw power from song, the girls throw themselves into brutal battlefields, carrying their feelings in their voices to protect their loved ones and everyday lives. With intense, passionate combat centered on the girls' bonds and growth, the story won wide popularity and grew into a long-running franchise.

Why visit the real-life locations

In Saitama Prefecture, one of the series' settings, Tsuki Shrine in Urawa is known as a location that appears in the show. Read "Tsuki-no-miya Jinja," it is famous for greeting worshippers with guardian rabbits instead of the usual guardian lion-dogs, and is a beloved local shrine. Throughout the grounds you can spot rabbit-themed motifs, lending the place a distinctive charm. While reflecting on the girls' fierce battles, a visit to this shrine standing quietly in Urawa lets you savor a pilgrimage where the world of the anime overlaps with a real landscape. Walk the tranquil approach and trace the story's memories.