Episode 10

**"I Want to Hang Out in Tottori!"** (鳥取で遊びたい！, *Tottori de Asobitai!*) is the tenth episode of the Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! (anime).

## Summary

Hana and Shinichi are in Tottori when they run into Sakaki and Ami. It is then revealed that Sakaki and Ami have teamed up in order to ensure that Hana and Shinichi's relationship goes to the next level. As they are touring, Hana and Shinichi notice some couples along the way. When they arrive at Hakuto Shrine, Sakaki and Ami reveal to Hana and Shinichi that Tottori is famous for being a destination for couples, much to their chagrin. After having some brief uneasiness, Hana and Shinichi are able to enjoy themselves the next day. Meanwhile, someone walking by Sakaki and Ami catches their attention.

## Characters

* Hana Uzaki
* Shinichi Sakurai
* Itsuhito Sakaki
* Ami Asai

## Trivia

* The man in the business suit who walks past Hana and Shinichi at the beginning of the episode is credited as "鳥取県知事" (Tottori Kenchiji or Tottori Prefecture Governor). Although his actual name is not mentioned, he appears to be modeled after the current governor of Tottori Prefecture, Shinji Hirai, who has been in office since 2007.
	+ The character is voiced by Masashi Yamane, who also voices Akkyun, the man in the pink shirt who appears with his girlfriend, Miho Miho, throughout this episode.
* When Hana bit on Shinichi's rabbit pastry and realizes that she did an indirect kiss, the scream used is an archive recording of a scream (done by Wasabi Mizuta) from the 2005 anime version of *Doraemon* is heard.
* Throughout the episode, there are various actual landmarks in Tottori that are shown. Some include Enkei Gekijo, Tottori Sand Dunes, Hakuto Shrine and Mizuki Shigeru Museum.
* While visiting the figurine store, the group mentions "Nendroids" which are small collectable figures of anime characters. The collection includes Hana Uzaki [1] . The manufacture of Nendroids, Good Smile Company, is based in Tottori.
* There are various statues and images of Conan Edogawa from the anime and manga series *Detective Conan* (a.k.a. *Case Closed*). The author, Gosho Aoyama, was born in Tottori prefecture, with his hometown of Houkei being renamed to "Conan Town".
* At the figurine shop, the first figurine set shown appears to be a color swapped version of Kyoko Sakura, Sayaka Miki, Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from the anime series *Puella Magi Madoka Magica*.
* After the lift ride, a plaque that reads "Yumi Katsura Lover's Sanctuary" can be briefly seen. "Yumi Katsura Lover's Sanctuary" is an actual non-profit organization that has designated 140 scenic location in Japan as ideal spots for proposing.[2]
* In the last portion of the episode there are references to the anime and manga series, *GeGeGe no Kitarō*
	+ The creator of the manga, Mizuki Shigeru, was raised in Tottori prefecture, in the city of Sakaiminato. The city has a street and museum named after him (which are depicted in this episode),
	+ A statue of the series' protagonist, Kitarō, can be seen as the group walks along Mizuki Shigeru Road and look at the yokai statues.
	+ A cutout of Kitarō can be seen inside the Shigeru Mizuki Memorial Museum as the group talks about yokai.
	+ During the ending credits, the group along with Mr. Asai and Tsuki Uzaki can also be seen cosplaying as characters from the series. They are in a train station in front of a train with Kitarō painted on its side.
* During the ending credits, various sights and towns of Tottori Prefecture are shown:
	+ Roadside station leading to the mythology village of the White Rabbit
	+ Tottori Sand Dunes
	+ Kurayoshi - A town that was formerly the location of an ancient provincial government. Many of the ancient storehouses (known as "Dozo") are still standing.
	+ Daisen Makiba Miruku no Sato - A dairy farm located along Mount Daisen.
	+ Tottori Airport - The departures area and observation deck featuring *Detective Conan* promotion material.
	+ Misasa Onsen - Hotsprings in the town of Misasa. Hana visits the shrine in front of Yakushi-no-Yu ryoukan and then the bridge.
	+ Kaze no Oka Japan-Korea Friendship Park - Located near Akasaki Port that overlooks the Japan Sea.
	+ Enchō-en - A Chinese style garden in Yurihama which features an adjoining miniature Chinatown.
	+ Misasa Onsen - Hotsprings entertainment center.
	+ A bowl of seafood - The prefecture is known for Matsuba Snow Crabs.
	+ Hawai Onsen - Located in Yurihama, which is a town that was formed from the merger of Hawai, Togo and Tomari. Hana then visits Bokoro Ryoukan.
	+ Misasa - Hana and Ami visit Kawaraburo bath
	+ Lake Togo - Hana watches the boats sail at sunset
	+ A bowl of Gyukotsu ramen - A specialty of Tottori made from cow bones.
	+ Nageire-Do - A hall that is part of the Sanbutsu temple, located on the mountainside at the highest point of Mount Mitoku.
	+ Mizuki Shigeru Road - A 800 meter road named after the manga artist that features 177 bronze statues of yokai as well as artwork of the characters from *GeGeGe no Kitarō'.*
	+ Kitarō Railway Train - Part of the JR (Japan Rail) Sakai line that ends at Sakaiminato Station near the Mizuki Shigeru Museum. The train and station feature Kitarō from *GeGeGe no Kitarō*. The group along with Mr. Asai and Tsuki Uzaki can be seen cosplaying as characters from the series.
	+ Kaike Yugetsu - A ryoukan located in Kaike Onsen that features an open air onsen in all of the rooms that face the ocean.
	+ Misasa Onsen - Uzaki is shown standing near Japanese paper lanterns
	+ Uradome Coast
	+ Koitanibashi - A bridge in Misasa that features artwork of Kajika frogs. A close up of an Ema with a drawing of a kajika frog is shown.