If you gave an anime fan like me a way to teleport into any anime I wanted to. Where would I go? That’s the question and prompt for the 5th day of the ANIMANGA festival, and yes, I know this is coming late, but I got the green light from the wonderful coordinators to still be able to do this, luckily.
Anime and manga are a big part of my daily life — and I know I’m not alone. Fans all over the world have their favorite fictional places they’d love to visit, and honestly, there are so many anime worlds I’d kill to just hang out in for a while.
Today, I will be introducing you to 12 places I think would be the best spots to go to, that I really think anyone would definitely fall in love with.
And if you would like to visit them, some of the ticket booking might be available at the ANIMANGA Festival!
12. My Neighbor Totoro – Where Peace Feels Tangible
Look, I know everyone’s gunning for action-packed worlds with mechs and swords, but sometimes I just wanna chill. The countryside in My Neighbor Totoro is pure serotonin. You’ve got giant forest spirits, soot sprites, and a literal Catbus — what more could you need? Everything in that world feels soft and slow in the best way, like the universe finally decided to give your inner child a hug.
11. Pokémon – Yes, Still. No, I Will Not Apologize.
Tell me with a straight face that you wouldn’t drop everything to become a Pokémon trainer. The idea that your entire life revolves around catching magical creatures, traveling the world, and battling strangers for prize money is like a peak dream job. And the worst that happens is fainting. No hospital bills, just a free Poké Center and back on the road. Give me a Charmander and a backpack, I’m set.
10. One Piece – Dangerous, But Worth It
Okay, so hear me out — yes, the One Piece world is kinda unhinged. Giant sea monsters, corrupt marines, and the constant risk of drowning if you eat a Devil Fruit. But the freedom? The exploration? That world has so much personality that it practically slaps you in the face with it. I’d risk it all for a shot at sailing with a wacky crew, uncovering lost treasure, and laughing like an idiot every night over meat and rum.
9. The Ancient Magus’ Bride – Magic, But With Melancholy
This one’s for the fantasy nerd in me who wants magic but also emotional depth. The world of The Ancient Magus’ Bride is hauntingly beautiful — a mix of Celtic folklore, wizardry, and quiet tragedy. You get fae creatures, spellcraft, enchanted forests, and just enough eerie atmosphere to make it feel real. It’s not flashy, but it’s immersive. I’d happily trade rent stress for a magical cottage and a dragon neighbor.
8. Made in Abyss – Yes, I Know I’ll Die, But Still
Made in Abyss is terrifying, yes. The further you go down, the worse it gets. But the mystery of that abyss is just… magnetic. I want to explore it. I want to see those insane biomes with my own eyes. There’s something so intoxicating about a world that rewards curiosity and punishes it just as harshly. It’s beautiful and brutal, and I’d still jump in (with a parachute… probably).
6. Naruto – A World That Rewards Never Giving Up
Let’s be real: ninja school sounds like a blast. You train with your squad, learn elemental jutsu, go on missions, and maybe even get a cool headband. Sure, there’s war and trauma and cursed eyeballs, but I’d probably just be a background villager making ramen and chilling with ninja cats. And that’d still be awesome. The world-building in Naruto is so rich that it feels like you could just move there and find your own little niche.
5. KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! – Absolute Chaos, But Make It Fun
KonoSuba to me is a wonderful world to get lost in, from its unique characters to its beautiful and peaceful scenery when nothing is happening. Plus, it’s a fantasy world.
It’s a world that doesn’t take itself too seriously, focusing on slice of life shenanigans, making fun of everything and everyone. Wouldn’t mind spending time in the places and people of this world. And don’t forget adventuring.
4. My Hero Academia – A Superpowered Society That Still Feels Grounded
Cause for one, I’m a sucker for heroes and superpower genres, but I really like the way the world is realistic about how much skill and hard work go hand in hand. You can’t be the best if you don’t put in the work, and even then, sometimes even that isn’t enough. It’s a harsh and unforgiving world.
And I would just love being a hero in training with a cool quirk and maybe meet All Might or Deku someday, maybe I could be Deku’s sidekick or the next person to be given One For All.
3. The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior – Cozy Chaos and Quirky Roommates
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior is a beautifully coloured world with unique and oddball characters, I would just love to be around. It’s a regular world but with quite unique people, I would love to eat and sleep under the same roof as.
The Kawai Complex is a place filled with a lot of love, humour, and real-life issues we all have, from friends to relationships and everything else, just experienced with people who are good friends.
2. Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions – When Fantasy Feels Real and Gritty
Grimgar is a wonderful world I wouldn’t mind being in. Yes, it’s a serious world where death is behind every turn when you are adventuring, but the camaraderie, beautiful places, and the wonderful sunrises and sunsets make up for all the negatives. It’s a world where you can really go on an adventure.
1. Spirited Away – A Magical World That Feels Like a Dream
The spirit realm is definitely a tunnel I would go through to see the different and colourful world with its different time of inhabitants from cute to really strange and weird. There are a lot of things to do in this beautiful animated world. But the cuisine is definitely a No No.
So that’s all, thank you for sticking around till the end of my rambling.
Till next time, keep dreaming!
