Fans of anime-style games often make a fan pilgrimage part of their travels. Some in-game locations are based on real places, and a pilgrimage is a chance to visit those places in person.

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A fan pilgrimage can be the main reason for a trip or simply a side quest to enjoy along the way.

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Blue Archive has its share of pilgrimage spots that draw plenty of fans. Here are three top picks.

The Azusa Building

First up is the street where Azusa appeared.

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A walk around the area reveals more Blue Archive pilgrimage spots than you might expect. You can see the route the Make-Up Work Club takes to school in a tank, the Game Development Department's route to school, the building shown in the scene of Kivotos under a red sky, and the Millennium ruins.

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The area is easy to reach, with several pilgrimage spots close together, making it a great choice even if you're new to traveling in Japan.

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You'll find it at Shibuya Scramble Crossing (Shibuya Crossing).

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The Foreclosure Task Force's Route to School

The second spot was the backdrop for one of the main poster illustrations used at Blue Archive's launch.

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The illustration shows the students of Abydos High School's Foreclosure Task Force heading to school—a scene any Blue Archive fan will recognize at a glance.

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The spot is Shinjuku Marui Annex. It's close to Shibuya, so you can easily include it in a trip to the Shibuya pilgrimage spots listed above.

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Many nearby streets also appear in the game's background illustrations, so you may spot familiar scenes just by strolling around the area.

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The Prologue Train

Of the three places, this one carries the most emotional significance.

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This is the setting for the train scene featuring a character in the story's prologue.

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That character is one of the story's most important figures, and this is also where the story comes full circle. If you remember how moving that scene was, you may feel a shiver the moment you step aboard the train yourself.

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The setting is beautiful and atmospheric in its own right. In the scene, the injured, haggard character contrasts sharply with the peaceful scenery outside the window. Seeing it in person might help you understand why the scene was so moving.

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Head to Baishinji Station in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Take the Iyotetsu Takahama Line from Baishinji to Minatoyama to experience the setting for yourself. Nearby Baishinji Beach is also a pilgrimage spot, so I recommend visiting it as well.

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Wrapping Up

Buckingham Palace in the UK is another pilgrimage spot

That rounds out this TOP 3 list of Blue Archive pilgrimage spots. These are just the best-known locations; there are countless others across Japan, the UK, Ireland, and China. If you're planning a trip to any of those destinations, it's worth looking them up. Here's hoping Korea gets a pilgrimage spot of its own someday, too.