Demon Slayer Rerun Cafe ufotable 2026: Menu & Booking

Last updated: April 2026.

ufotable Cafe's Demon Slayer "Bonds Tied" collaboration 窶・running across 7 locations through May 6, 2026

Seven ufotable Cafe locations across Japan are running a Demon Slayer collaboration right now 窶・tied to the full TV series rebroadcast that started April 5 on Fuji TV (Sundays, 9:30 AM). The cafe theme is "Bonds Tied" (Musunda En, 邨舌ｓ縺邵・, and Phase 1 covers the Tanjiro arc (Kamado Tanjiro Risshi-hen) with 4 exclusive food items starting at 1,200 yen, 8 character pair drinks at 650 yen each, and a merchandise lineup of acrylic stands, can badges, and bromides. I visited the Tokyo location last week and the charcoal-grilled chicken bowl is the real standout 窶・rich smoky flavor with a subtle sweetness that actually references Tanjiro's charcoal-selling past. The lottery reservation opens every Thursday at 6 PM through LivePocket, and competition is fierce. This guide covers every menu item, all 7 venues, and the exact booking strategy that got me a seat on a Saturday.

Planning a Tokyo anime trip around the cafe visit? Klook offers discounted Tokyo Metro passes and attraction bundles that pair well with a cafe day 窶・a 24-hour metro pass at 800 yen covers the Seibu line transfer to Nogata Station and back.

At a Glance

What Is the Demon Slayer Rerun Cafe at ufotable?

This is not a generic pop-up in a rented space. ufotable Cafe is the animation studio's own chain 窶・the same people who draw every frame of Demon Slayer also design the cafe menus and merchandise. That direct connection means the food presentation, the plate designs, and even the drink color combinations reference specific scenes from the anime.

The "Bonds Tied" theme (Musunda En, 邨舌ｓ縺邵・ follows the full series rebroadcast airing on Fuji TV from April 5, 2026 every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Phase 1 covers the Tanjiro arc 窶・the first season that launched the global phenomenon in 2019. The cafe updates its menu and drink lineup to match the broadcast schedule, with the first half running March 31 through April 20 and the second half from April 21 through May 6.

According to the official ufotable Cafe collaboration page, the menus are updated to match each broadcast arc, with novelty items exclusive to each phase. Collabo-cafe.com's event listing confirmed the full merchandise lineup and Phase 1 dates.

When I walked into the Tokyo location, the first thing I noticed was the attention to detail 窶・the wall displays change with each collaboration phase, and the novelty items you receive with your order are exclusive to this specific event. You cannot buy these anywhere else, not even at Animate or Mandarake.

What Is on the Menu? (Full Lineup with Prices)

Every menu item comes with an exclusive novelty gift 窶・a printed card, coaster, or mini poster that rotates with the collaboration phase.

Food Menu

The Kamado Family Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Bowl (left) and Water Breathing Parfait (right) 窶・both come with exclusive novelty items

Drink Menu (All 650 yen)

Every drink is a "pair drink" representing a character relationship from the Tanjiro arc. Each comes with an exclusive coaster.

Available the full run (March 31 through May 6):

First half only (March 31 through April 20):

Second half only (April 21 through May 6):

Where Are All 7 Locations?

The collaboration runs across 7 venues in 5 cities. Three locations (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka) require reservations. Two locations (Tokushima, Kitakyushu) are walk-in only.

Visiting multiple cities? A Japan Rail Pass covers the Shinkansen between Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kitakyushu 窶・all four cities with ufotable Cafe locations. A 7-day JR Pass at 50,000 yen pays for itself if you are hitting 3 or more cities. Check current JR Pass prices on Klook for English-language booking with instant confirmation.

For most international visitors, the Tokyo location is the go-to 窶・it is a 3-minute walk from Nogata Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. From Shinjuku Station, take the Seibu Shinjuku Line express and you are there in about 15 minutes. The cafe is on the ground floor of a small building; look for the ufotable signage and the line of fans outside.

If you are traveling to multiple cities, the Tokushima and Kitakyushu locations are walk-in only 窶・no lottery needed. The Tokushima cafe has a special significance since ufotable's headquarters is in Tokushima, and you will sometimes see production staff eating lunch there.

How Do I Book a Reservation? (Lottery System Explained)

This is the part most international visitors struggle with. ufotable Cafe uses a two-tier lottery system through LivePocket, a Japanese electronic ticketing platform. Here is the exact process:

Step 1 窶・Primary Lottery (every week):

• Applications open every Thursday at 6:00 PM JST
• Application window closes Thursday at 11:59 PM JST (same day, 6 hours only)
• Results announced Friday around noon via email
• Maximum 2 guests per reservation

Step 2 窶・Secondary First-Come Booking (cancellations only):

• Available slots announced on each store's X account around Monday at 4:00 PM JST
• Booking opens Monday at 8:00 PM JST on LivePocket
• Strictly first-come, first-served 窶・sells out in minutes for Demon Slayer events

The booking hack that worked for me: Set a phone alarm for 5:55 PM JST every Thursday. Have the LivePocket page pre-loaded with your account logged in. The moment 6:00 PM hits, submit for a weekday lunch slot 窶・those have the lowest competition. Weekend evening slots fill within the first 2 minutes of the lottery opening.

The two-tier lottery reservation system 窶・primary lottery Thursday evenings, secondary first-come on Mondays

What Exclusive Merchandise Is Available?

Every collaboration phase has its own merchandise lineup. Phase 1 (the Tanjiro arc) includes:

Merch-only visitors are admitted 30 minutes after each cafe session begins 窶・you do not need a food reservation to buy merchandise, but cafe diners get first access to limited stock.

How Does This Compare to Other Demon Slayer Cafes?

ufotable Cafe is not the only place running Demon Slayer food events. Here is how it stacks up against alternatives:

The verdict: ufotable Cafe wins on authenticity and exclusivity but loses on accessibility. If you cannot get a lottery reservation, the Animate Cafe chain offers a solid Demon Slayer experience with an easier booking process.

Why Japanese People Love This

The rebroadcast phenomenon in Japan is not just reruns 窶・it is a cultural event. When Demon Slayer first aired in 2019, the series built its audience gradually through word-of-mouth. The "movie boom" of 2020 (Mugen Train, the highest-grossing Japanese film ever at 40.4 billion yen) created millions of fans who never saw the original TV broadcast in real time.

The 2026 full rebroadcast on Fuji TV's Sunday morning slot 窶・prime family viewing time 窶・brings the entire franchise back into the weekly conversation. Japanese fans treat each Sunday broadcast as a shared experience, live-tweeting reactions and then visiting the ufotable Cafe the same week to see the corresponding menu items. The "Bonds Tied" theme explicitly celebrates the connections between characters and between fans, making the cafe visit feel like participating in a community moment rather than just eating themed food.

This cultural layer is what makes the ufotable Cafe collaboration different from a typical licensed pop-up. The food items change to match the broadcast schedule, so returning visitors get a different experience each phase. Japanese regulars plan multiple visits across the 5-week run 窶・something the lottery system accommodates by releasing new slots every Thursday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to plan your anime cafe trip? Browse Tokyo anime experiences on Klook 窶・from collab cafe reservations to themed tours, all bookable in English with free cancellation. Combine your ufotable Cafe visit with a Demon Slayer pilgrimage walk through Asakusa and Shibuya for a full fan day.

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