De interesse para otakus. A região de Nerima é onde surgiu a indústria do anime. Esse espaço, na saída Norte da estação Ōizumi-gakuen (vir à direita) tem estátuas em bronze de vários personagens clássicos: Astroboy, Yabuki Joe (de Ashita no Joe) e Maetel (de Galaxy Express 999)
Oizumi Anime Gate is a landmark that opened in April 2015 on the pedestrian deck outside the north exit of Oizumi Gakuen Station in Nerima, Tokyo. It serves as a symbol of Nerima, which calls itself "Anime City Ichiban" (the number one city for anime).
The gate features life-sized bronze statues of iconic anime characters, including Astro Boy, Joe Yabuki from "Ashita no Joe" (Tomorrow's Joe), Tetsuro Hoshino and Maetel from Galaxy Express 999, and Lum from Urusei Yatsura. These characters all have connections to Nerima.
Toei Animation, the first anime production company in Japan and famous for series like One Piece, Sailor Moon, and Dragon Ball, is located near Oizumi Gakuen Station. Several manga artists, including Rumiko Takahashi (creator of Urusei Yatsura and Inuyasha), have lived in the area.
The gate is located right outside Oizumi Gakuen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line in Nerima, Tokyo. Simply exit from the north exit of the station and you'll find it on the pedestrian deck. It's very easy to access and visible immediately upon exiting.
If you're an anime fan, especially one who appreciates classic anime from the 1960s-1980s, it's a worthwhile quick stop. The statues make great photo opportunities and it's essentially a free, open-air mini museum celebrating anime history. However, it's a small area that takes only a few minutes to see, so it's best combined with a visit to the nearby Toei Animation Museum.
