Complete guides to anime collaboration cafes across Japan — booking, menus, and real visit notes.
14 articles in this series
Three Blue Lock events are running simultaneously in Tokyo right now — a Skytree observation deck takeover, an Akihabara collab cafe, and the EGOIST Exhibition finale in Shibuya. Here's how to hit all three in one day without wasting time or money.
Planning to visit Detective Conan Cafe 2026 in Japan? This practical guide covers the dates, best Tokyo and Osaka locations, what makes each city different,...
Looking for the best Jujutsu Kaisen cafe in Japan in 2026? This practical guide compares Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities, with dates, reservation rules, and...
Planning to visit the My Hero Academia Cafe in Ikebukuro in 2026? This practical guide explains the dates, why Ikebukuro is the best base, and how to turn the...
Osaka runs 8-12 anime collab cafes at any given time across Namba, Umeda, and Tennoji — plus permanent spots like Capcom Cafe Umeda and rotating collaborations. Add Den Den Town's kilometer of otaku shops and USJ's anime attractions, and there's a serious argument for making Osaka your anime trip's base.
Last updated: April 2026. Tokyo’s collab cafe scene rotates constantly â there are usually 15-20 anime-themed cafes running at any given time across the...
Last updated: April 2026 FamilyMart Anime Collab Stores: Japan’s Newest Trend (2026) FamilyMart just cracked the code on making convenience stores into tourist...
Last updated: April 2026 SPY×FAMILY Tokyo Fan Day: Events, Shops & Cafes SPY×FAMILY is everywhere in Tokyo right now. The anime has crossed over from obsessed...
Last updated: March 2026. Den Den Town is Osaka’s answer to Akihabara — smaller, less crowded, and packed with deals you won’t find in Tokyo. Tokyo gets all...
Last updated: March 2026. Covers all current Animate Cafe locations, the lottery booking system, Gratte stands, and DECOTTO donut shop. Animate Cafe is Japan’s...
Last updated: March 2026. Step-by-step guide to using Lawson Ticket (l-tike.com) and Loppi machines for anime collab cafe and event reservations in Japan....
Complete guide to Ikebukuro for anime fans. 9-floor Animate flagship, Otome Road, 4 collab cafe locations, Sunshine City events, and why locals prefer it over...
Updated weekly. Every anime collaboration cafe in Tokyo for Spring 2026: JJK PLAZA, One Piece Cafe GENE, My Dress-Up Darling, and more. Dates, locations,...
Complete guide to booking anime collaboration cafes in Tokyo. Covers Lawson Ticket, lottery systems, walk-in tips, and what to expect at your first collab cafe...