I totally agree with him. I and he doesn't want to go through the crowded streets, so we usually head to Yoyogi-Koen (or Yoyogi-hachiman) Station after work. It is the reason why I moved to Machida. I am really tired of such a crazy crowd!
But on the other hand, As he says there are many good, small art movie theater, such as "Uplink" or "Cinema Rise" in this area.
Shibuya is the coolest town in Tokyo. I grew up by watching all different kinds of trendy fashion style in each generations, various music, art, culture, international dinning, shopping...etc.
It's a place for world melting pot! 渋谷最高でしょ! 高校時代から相変わらず大好きな街。どんなに人ごみが多くても全然気にならない。渋谷は奥が深いし何故だが落ち着く。大好きな物、人達がいるからね。