Little Busters!

Synopsis

"Little Busters!" is a TV anime produced by J.C.Staff and broadcast in 2012, based on the visual novel of the same name by Key and VisualArt's. Riki Naoe, a boy who withdrew into himself after losing his parents, was once invited into "Little Busters," a tight-knit group formed in childhood by four friends, and their kindness carried him through his days. One day in high school, the group's leader proposes gathering new members to start something together, and a lively, warm school life with his companions begins to unfold. As their irreplaceable bonds grow, the secrets hidden behind them are gradually revealed—a coming-of-age ensemble drama in the signature Key style.

Why visit the real-life locations

A Little Busters! pilgrimage centers on Owariasahi in Aichi Prefecture, said to be the model for the setting. Walking from Meitetsu Owariasahi Station, the story's gateway, you step into the gentle everyday scenery of the show. Shiroyama Park, with its abundant greenery and pond, is perfect for a leisurely stroll and evokes the atmosphere of the friends' school life spent gathering and talking. Venture a little further to Chubu Centrair International Airport, and you can enjoy the open, uplifting airport vistas and the thrill of travel—together with a walk through Owariasahi, it makes for a full day touring the stage of Riki and his friends' youth.