Davao: The Anime Pilgrimage! Enjoying the Gundam Vibes at Jollibee
Jollibee
PhilippinesDavao, Jollibee
- Food Travel Log
- Davao in the Philippines is an anime pilgrimage site! Visiting Jollibee, where the protagonist of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash" visits, feels heartwarming. The movie depicts Davao's atmosphere well, contrasting the protagonist's thousand-year vision with the Davao residents' short-term outlook. There's a similar angle around the 32-minute mark in the film.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 147 Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 2/11/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Jollibee is a fast-food chain established in the Philippines in 1978. It initially started as an ice cream parlor but later gained popularity by selling Chickenjoy, Jambalaya Rice, and Crispy Chicken. The name "Jollibee" itself is a combination of "jolly" and "bee," emphasizing the brand's cheerful image. Although the Jollibee in Davao featured in 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash' is fictional, this anime work has helped bring attention to new tourist spots in the Philippines. On the other hand, the author can empathize with the protagonist living in Gundam's future, who gazes a thousand years ahead, as well as the Davao residents with a realistic perspective, worried about even what to have for lunch the day after tomorrow. Although, I must say that you Gundam fans going on anime pilgrimages as a form of escapism might also somewhat be looking in the wrong direction!
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