Sunday, February 2, 2025 On January 24, 2025, the Anime Tourism Association unveiled its annual list of “Anime Pilgrimage Sites People Should Visit,” highlighting over 120 locations associated with more than 100 anime series and franchises. This initiative aims to promote tourism by encouraging fans to visit real-world settings featured in their favorite anime. New Additions for 2025 This year’s list introduces locations from 15 new titles, each offering unique experiences for anime enthusiasts: These additions reflect the Association’s commitment to showcasing diverse locales across Japan, each significant to the narratives of these anime series.
Notable Returning Titles The 2025 list also features several renowned titles that continue to attract fans to their associated locations: Classic series such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya , Hana-Saku Iroha , A Lull in the Sea , Lucky Star , and Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day also remain prominent on the list, continuing to inspire pilgrimages to their real-world settings. About the Anime Tourism Association Established in 2016, the Anime Tourism Association aims to connect anime enthusiasts with the real-world locations that inspire their favorite series. By designating “Japanese Anime 88-Spots,” the Association fosters collaboration among local regions, corporations, and content creators to provide goods, services, and a welcoming environment for tourists, thereby encouraging economic growth.
The annual list.