Tokyo Anime Collab Cafes Spring 2026: 12 Open, Map & Booking

TL;DR

Tokyo spring 2026 anime collab cafe roundup visitor guide。アクセス: 主要 cafe district (Ikebukuro / Akihabara / Shibuya 拠点)。営業時間: cafe individual (典型 11:00-21:00 帯)。価格目安: food ¥800-2,500 / item (本文 verbatim §59)、典型訪問予算 ¥2,500-5,000 per person + merch (§63)、JJK Chair:Black acrylic stand ¥880 / clear file ¥440 / tapestry ¥2,200 (§76)。予約は cafe 個別 / Klook 経由。

Last updated: April 29, 2026. Updated weekly. Last update: April 29, 2026, six collabs ended over the past week (full list below); Golden Week openings noted. For the live cross-Japan tracker (active + upcoming, not just spring Tokyo), see the /cafes hub, it's updated against operator official sites whenever a collab opens, ends, or cancels.

Photo: Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Akihabara Electric Town, the primary Tokyo anime collab-cafe district. Shibuya street scene near PARCO, the heart of Tokyo’s pop culture shopping district Image: Collabo Cafe If you visit Tokyo between now and the end of April, you’ll find over a dozen limited-time anime collaboration cafes scattered across the city — each one offering exclusive themed menus, character merchandise you can’t buy anywhere else, and immersive decorations that pull you straight into the world of your favorite series. The catch? Almost all of this information exists only in Japanese. Announcements go out on X (formerly Twitter) with two weeks’ notice, reservation systems are entirely in Japanese, and the most popular cafes sell out within minutes of opening bookings. New to collab cafe booking? Read our step-by-step How to Book Anime Collab Cafes guide first. This guide solves that problem. We track every anime collab cafe in Tokyo, translate the key details into English, and update this page weekly as new cafes are announced. Bookmark it before your trip, and check back the week you arrive. Quick planning guide Use this page differently depending on how fixed your trip already is.

• Need something open right now? Start with this list and the Anime Collab Cafe Calendar.
• Already know the series you love? Jump to the Find by Anime hub first, then come back here for current Tokyo dates.
• Worried about reservations? Read the booking guide before choosing a venue.
• Want to turn the cafe into a full fandom day? Pair it with Ikebukuro or Akihabara depending on the location.

Table of Contents

• What Is a Collab Cafe? (And What to Expect Inside)
• Open Now: April 2026
• Coming in April 2026
• How to Get a Reservation
• Cafes That Don’t Need Reservations
• Insider Tips from a Tokyo Local
• Where to Find Collab Cafes: Tokyo Neighborhood Map
• Budget Guide: How Much Will You Spend?
• FAQ: Booking, walk-ins, and timing

What Is a Collab Cafe? (And What to Expect Inside)

Tokyo neon streets at night, the electric atmosphere of neighborhoods like Akihabara and Shinjuku Image: Collabo Cafe A collaboration cafe, korabo kafe (コラボカフェ) in Japanese, is a temporary, themed pop-up restaurant built around a specific anime, manga, game, or character franchise. They run for anywhere from three weeks to three months before closing or switching to a new theme. When you walk in, you’ll find the entire space transformed: wall decorations featuring original artwork, life-size character standees for photo opportunities, a menu where every dish and drink looks like a scene or character from the series, and a merchandise corner selling items that are produced exclusively for that specific cafe run and will never be sold again after it ends. Here’s the typical experience, step by step:

1. Check in at your reserved time slot. A staff member will verify your booking (usually by showing the confirmation email on your phone) and seat you. Most cafes assign 80 to 90 minutes per table.
2. Order from a picture menu. Each item costs ¥800 to ¥2,500. The food looks great but taste is secondary, think of it as edible art. That said, quality has improved significantly in recent years, and many cafes now serve solid food.
3. Receive a random bonus item with each order. For every menu item you order, you receive a collectible, typically a coaster, postcard, or clear file featuring the collab artwork. The character you receive is random, which is part of the fun (and the reason some people order five drinks).
4. Browse the exclusive merchandise. This is where many visitors spend more money than on food. Acrylic stands, tapestries, badges, clear files, stickers, all featuring artwork created specifically for this cafe collaboration. Once the cafe closes, these items are gone forever.
5. Take photos. Most collab cafes actively encourage photography of the food and decorations (flash is usually prohibited). Some have dedicated photo spots with character standees or themed backdrops. A typical visit costs ¥2,500 to ¥5,000 per person including food, drinks, and a small merchandise purchase.

Open Now: Late April–May 2026 (Including Golden Week)

The following collab cafes are running in Tokyo right now. We’ve included everything you need to plan a visit: dates, location with the nearest station and walking directions, reservation requirements, what makes each one worth going to, and a local tip you won’t find on the official site.

Spring in Tokyo, sakura street view from April 2024. Most spring 2026 collab cafes overlap with the cherry blossom window in the first half of April, so plan for sakura crowds plus collab queues if you visit Shibuya or Shinjuku that week. Photo: Raita Futo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. How to use this list fast If you only have one slot, prioritize reservation difficulty first, location second, and merchandise appeal third. Reservation-heavy venues like BOX cafe&space and PARCO cafes can sell out fast, while Gratte stands and merch pop-ups are better same-week options.

1. Jujutsu Kaisen PLAZA, “Chair:Black” (Sendai now open; Kyoto May 13)

Tokyo Skytree and the Solamachi shopping complex, a hub for anime pop-ups and character goods Image: Collabo Cafe Jujutsu Kaisen’s newest “Chair:Black” visual series has launched across five venues in Japan. This is a merchandise pop-up rather than a full cafe, no food, no reservation needed. The new artwork features Itadori Yuji, Fushiguro Megumi, Okkotsu Yuta, Choso, and Zen’in Naoya in a dark, monochrome seated pose inspired by the Culling Game arc. Products include acrylic stands (¥880), clear files (¥440), tapestries (¥2,200), and badges (¥440).

2. One Piece Cafe GENE. Shibuya PARCO 6F (Two Menu Periods)

Shibuya Scramble Crossing — the world-famous intersection featured in countless anime Image: Collabo Cafe The world’s best-selling manga gets a full collab cafe that takes an unusually creative approach: every dish on the menu recreates a specific scene from the One Piece story. Each plate comes with a card explaining which moment it represents. Even if you’re a casual fan, the food presentation alone is worth seeing, this is some of the most ambitious collab cafe food currently running in Tokyo.

Shibuya PARCO exterior — illustrative venue building (THE GUEST cafe&diner sits on the 6th floor). Photo: Syced / Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

3. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Cafe, mottocafé Ikebukuro (ENDED April 19)

This collab finished its Tokyo run on April 19, 2026. The exclusive Season 2 merchandise is no longer available at mottocafé Ikebukuro.

4. Maid Sama! (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) Cafe — My Charaful Cafe

The beloved shojo classic has a new anime adaptation, and this collab cafe celebrates Misaki’s double life as student council president and maid cafe worker. There’s a nice meta quality to visiting a collab cafe themed around a character who works at a cafe. The menu includes items inspired by both sides of Misaki’s world.

Closing Through May 2026 (Originally Listed as “Coming in April”)

When this guide was first published these cafes had not yet opened. As of April 29, 2026 most are now mid-run; statuses below are current. Reservation booking windows will open 2-4 weeks before each start date, follow the official accounts (linked below) to catch the announcement.

5. Ouran Host Club 20th Anniversary — Tree Village (Tokyo closes May 1; Osaka/Hakata run later)

Celebrating 20 years of Ouran High School Host Club with themed dishes inspired by each host club member. Final 3 days for the Tokyo run as of April 29. Tokyo venue: Tree Village Tokyo, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi West Yard 4F Tokyo dates: April 1 – May 1, 2026 (closing in 3 days) Osaka venue: Tree Village Osaka, HEP FIVE Umeda 8F. May 23 – June 4, 2026 Hakata venue: Tree Village Hakata, Canal City Opa Hakata South Building B1F — May 23 – June 4, 2026 Reservation: Online via the Tree Village cafe site Online merch sales: April 1 12:00 – June 4 23:59 (5-item per-order limit) Price guide: ~¥1,000–¥2,500 per person Local tip: If you miss the Tokyo run, the Osaka and Hakata venues open May 23 with the same newly-drawn “Colorful Heart” mini-character artwork. Online merch keeps shipping through June 4.

6. Tokyo Revengers × Princess Cafe (ENDED April 26)

The cherry-blossom-themed Tokyo Revengers collab at Princess Cafe wrapped on April 26, 2026. The Princess Cafe Ikebukuro space rotates fast, its next confirmed run is the “Uramichi Oniisan” (うらみちお兄さん) collab from May 1 – May 21, 2026. Venue: Princess Cafe (multiple locations) Status: Ended April 26, 2026 What is in the same slot now: Uramichi Oniisan × Princess Cafe Ikebukuro, May 1 – May 21 Price guide: ~¥800–¥1,800 per person

7. Katekyo Hitman Reborn! × and GALLERY (ENDED April 22)

This rare Reborn! collab at and GALLERY closed on April 22, 2026. Reborn! collabs are infrequent, follow @andgallery_pj on X if you want to catch the next one. Venue: and GALLERY Status: Ended April 22, 2026 Tip: and GALLERY rotates collabs roughly every 2–3 weeks. Check the venue’s schedule directly if you’re in Tokyo for Golden Week and want a smaller, walk-friendly gallery cafe.

8. My Hero Academia. DECOTTO by animate cafe, Ikebukuro (ENDED April 26)

The MHA “Waffle Sandwich Diner” run at DECOTTO closed on April 26, 2026. The 10th-anniversary fair across Animate stores nationwide ran on the same calendar. DECOTTO rotates collabs every 1–2 months, so check the venue’s next theme if you’re in Ikebukuro during Golden Week.

9. HUNTER×HUNTER Zoldyck Family Arc. Gratte at Animate (ENDED April 15)

This Gratte stand collab inside Animate stores wrapped on April 15, 2026. Gratte themes rotate every two weeks — walk into any Animate Gratte counter (Ikebukuro basement, Akihabara ANNEX, Shibuya, Kichijoji PARCO) to see what is currently running. No reservation, ¥700–900 per drink with a random collectible.

10. Detective Conann Cafe](/articles/detective-conan-cafe-2026-japan-guide) 2026. BOX cafe&space (Two Menu Periods Through June)

Tied to the new 2026 movie Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使 — “The Highway’s Fallen Angel”), released April 10, 2026, the annual Conan cafe runs at three Tokyo BOX cafe&space locations with two menu periods.

11. Black Jack Collab Cafe — Collabo_Index Tokyo / Osaka / Nagoya (April 10 – May 18 in Tokyo)

An interactive concept where the dishes change based on your choices, mirroring Black Jack’s medical decision-making themes. Each order earns a random “patient chart” card and an SNS-style clear card.

How to Get a Reservation

This is the part that trips up most international visitors. Here’s the condensed version (we have a full step-by-step guide with screenshots in a separate article):

1. Find out when booking opens. Follow the cafe’s X (Twitter) account. Reservations typically open 2-4 weeks before the cafe starts. The announcement will include the exact date, time, and URL.
2. Prepare before booking day. Open the booking URL in advance, set Google Chrome to auto-translate, and have your details ready (name, email, preferred date/time, group size).
3. Be online at the exact opening time. Popular cafes sell out in under 5 minutes. Weekday lunch slots are easiest to get.
4. If sold out: Check back for cancellations (especially 24-48 hours before your desired date), or try walk-in on a weekday morning. Common booking platforms: BOX cafe&space official site (Conan, Sanrio), Animate cafe official site (MHA, other Animate collabs), EPARK (various).

12. Blue Lock × Collabo Cafe Honpo. Akihabara & Osaka (April 15 – May 24)

Skip the Hassle: Book a Guided Anime Cafe Tour

Reservation systems for collab cafes can be confusing, especially in Japanese. A guided tour makes the most sense when your trip dates are fixed, you are traveling with a group, or you want to avoid navigating Japanese-only booking flows. Practical booking shortcut Use this if you are short on time, want English support, or prefer to combine the cafe with a broader Tokyo itinerary. Browse Anime Cafe Tours on Klook Disclosure: this section may include partner links. Check final itinerary details, meeting points, and cancellation terms on the booking site before purchase. Browse Anime Cafe Tours on Klook Prices from around $40-80 per person. Free cancellation on most tours.

Cafes and Pop-Ups That Don’t Need Reservations

If the reservation process sounds like too much effort, or if you’re visiting Tokyo without enough advance notice to book, these options require zero planning: Gratte stands at Animate stores. Small collab drink counters inside Animate locations. Themes rotate every 2 weeks. Order a character-themed drink (¥700–900), receive a random collectible bonus. Currently available at Animate Ikebukuro (basement), Akihabara ANNEX, Shibuya, Kichijoji PARCO, and more. Walk up, order, done. Merchandise pop-ups (like the JJK PLAZA at Loft). No food, no reservation, just walk-in shopping for exclusive limited-edition goods. Permanent themed cafes. These aren’t collab cafes (they run year-round), but they offer a similar experience without the booking stress: Final Fantasy Eorzea Cafe in Akihabara, ARTNIA (Square Enix’s cafe) in Shinjuku. Walk-in availability varies — weekday afternoons are your best bet.

Insider Tips from a Tokyo Local

These are things you won’t find on the official cafe websites, from someone who visits these cafes regularly: Tuesday and Wednesday are the best days to go. Japanese fans flood collab cafes on weekends. Monday is a popular day off for food service workers, so some cafes are closed or have reduced hours. Tuesday-Wednesday lunchtime consistently offers the shortest waits, the best walk-in chances, and the most relaxed atmosphere. The bonus item system is random, but you can trade. Each menu order comes with a random character collectible. If you get a character you don’t want, it’s common and accepted to ask other guests if they want to trade. Some cafes even have a designated trading area. In Japanese, you can say “koukan dekimasu ka?” (交換できますか？ — Can we trade?). Order the cheapest drink if you just want the bonus items. A ¥800 drink earns the same bonus as a ¥2,500 main dish. If you’re here to collect rather than eat, this is the strategic play. Check for “after-cafe” online merch sales. Some cafes sell leftover exclusive merchandise online after the physical cafe closes. Follow the cafe’s X account for announcements, you might be able to buy items you missed even after leaving Japan. The last time slot of the day is underrated. Everyone wants the first or middle slots. The final slot (often 19:00 or 20:00) is frequently the easiest to book and the most relaxed, the cafe is winding down, staff are less rushed, and you’ll often get a few extra minutes.

Shibuya PARCO Hulic Building, illustrative venue exterior view. Photo: 稲妻ノ歯鯨 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to Find Collab Cafes: Tokyo Neighborhood Guide

Tokyo’s collab cafes cluster in three neighborhoods. Here’s where to focus based on what you’re interested in: Ikebukuro: The collab cafe capital. Animate cafes (4 locations), mottocafé, BOX cafe&space Grandscape, plus Animate main store, Otome Road, and Sunshine City for anime shopping and events. If you only have time for one neighborhood, start here. → Read our Ikebukuro anime guide Shibuya. Shibuya PARCO 6F is a pop culture hub: THE GUEST cafe&diner (One Piece, rotating collabs), Jump Shop, Nintendo TOKYO, and CAPCOM STORE all in one building. Loft Shibuya and BOX cafe&space GEMS Shibuya are nearby. Akihabara: More permanent themed cafes (Eorzea Cafe, Square Enix Cafe) than rotating collabs, but Animate Akihabara ANNEX has a Gratte stand, and various pop-up shops appear regularly. → Read our Akihabara guide

Budget Guide: How Much Will You Spend?

Here’s a realistic breakdown for a single collab cafe visit:

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Animate Annex Ikebukuro — DECOTTO by animate cafe sits on the 1st floor of this building. Limited-edition collab merch often sells out by mid-afternoon, so arrive at the early time slot if goods matter. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

This Guide Is Updated Weekly

New anime collab cafes are announced constantly in Tokyo, sometimes with as little as two weeks’ notice before opening. We update this page every week with the latest openings, closings, and reservation information. Disclosure: this section may include partner links. Confirm inventory, meeting points, and refund terms on the destination site. Related guides:

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