It is a known fact that Japan has many unique restaurants, from animal-themed cafes to maid cafes. And being a country with anime deeply embedded in its culture, anime-themed cafes have become popular attractions for otaku (anime fans) and non-otaku alike.
When you’re lucky and get the perfect time to visit Japan, you can visit pop-up shops or themed cafes in collaboration with newly released movies and anime that are usually only open for a limited time. but given the current covid-19 pandemic, scheduling your trip today can be a bit tricky. Don’t worry, below are five permanent anime-themed cafes in Tokyo to put on your wish list for when it’s safer to travel again.
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tokyo coffee gundam brand core
Enter the world of gundam at this newly renovated flagship gundam cafe, where you can choose from three dining areas: the restaurant area, the zeon dining room, and the fortunelatte cafe.
Make your gundam pilot dream come true and check out the restaurant area, which resembles the interior of a spaceship dining room. Complete your Gundam pilot experience by ordering their Pilot Lunches, which are inspired by the meals the pilots had in the anime. you can also enjoy dishes like freshly baked Neapolitan pizza and the best gourmet burger while watching the mobile suits fly outside the ship’s window.
Another option is to enter the principality of zeon at zeon’s diner and prepare for an immersive display as the mobile suits come to life from the dishes you order. at the back of the bar sits a special guest, presenting the perfect photo opportunity with your glass of “anohi no ippai/the drink of that day”, which is available in alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions.
both the restaurant area and the zeon dining room require prior reservation.
lastly, the fortune latte is perfect for those with busy schedules but still want to experience the gundam world. don’t worry because even though the cafe only offers takeout, it’s no less entertaining than the first two and still provides an experience like no other. you can order a latte with a surprise printed pattern that’s determined by your answers to questions given to you beforehand, or a tapioca drink in a bottle with designs showing your mobile suit or gundam character of your choice, that you can take home as a gift. I remember.
Which dining area you choose to visit, it’s a guaranteed dream come true for all gundam fans.
address: 1-1, hanaoka-cho, kanda, chiyoda-ku, tokyo opening hours: 10:00 – 22:30 website : https://g-cafe.jp/en/tokyo/storeguide/
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pokemon coffee
Rejoice, pokémon trainers at heart! With the success of Pokémon Go and the recently released Nintendo Switch game, Pokémon Snap, the Pokémon Cafe, located on the fifth floor of Nihombashi Takashimaya Mall, is sure to satisfy your thirst for a Pokémon adventure, as well as your hunger for aesthetic food. .
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There are a variety of kawaii (cute) dishes to choose from, like the snorlax belly-filling naptime lunch dish and I choose you! poke ball dessert bowl. you should also try the confused lightning smoothie from the cafe gengar! In addition to the Instagram-worthy meals, some of the menu items can also be served in take-home containers, like a Gengar Tumbler or Eevee Take-Home Plate.
While in the cafeteria, a unique experience not to be missed by coffee lovers is the choose your pokémon latte, available hot or iced, and can also be in a cup or glass to take home. choose your partner pokémon (from #001 to #386!) and decorate it on top of your latte. you have to try them all, actually.
Because the place attracts people of all ages, be sure to plan ahead and make your reservations early on the pokémon café website.
address: nihombashi takashimaya shopping mall, 2-4-1 nihombashi, chuo-ku, tokyo 103-8265 opening hours: 10:30-22:00 (reserve base) website: https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/en/
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kirby coffee tokyo
Step into kirby’s dreamland, a cozy themed cafe located on the fourth floor of tokyo solamachi, where you’ll be greeted by a life-size whispering forest and delicious dishes inspired by nintendo’s lovable pink ball of joy and his friends. With dinnerware and entree selections designed exclusively to suit the game’s characters and items, choosing what to eat from the menu can be as difficult as a boss fight.
From the whispy woods lunch set that comes with a take-home lunch mat and whispy woods cocotte, to various flavors of pizza, including dessert pizzas, all served on kirby-shaped boards – the menu definitely It will leave you with your mouth open. Like Kirby’s acclaimed ability.
and just like the other anime-themed cafes, kirby cafe also offers its own kirby-themed latte art in its latte art collection, which is available in three flavors: latte, banana latte, and banana latte. strawberry milk, and comes with a free mug and coaster. for a cuter touch, you can also order kirby’s uki uki marshmallow au lait, decorated with a marshmallow-shaped kirby that’s too cute to eat.
The cafe offers seasonal items on its menu, so be sure to check its official website before visiting for an even more unique opportunity to try limited dishes.
address: tokyo skytree town solamachi east yard, 45, 9, 1-1-2 osuke, sumida-ku, tokyo opening hours: 10:00- 20:00 (reservation basis) website: https://kirbycafe.jp/
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kamen rider: the diner
The Kamen Rider dates back to 1971 and due to its popularity, the franchise is still celebrated to this day. The Diner is the official theme restaurant for the Kamen Rider anime series. The interior of the cafe is designed to resemble the surprise secret base, with kamen rider statues standing guard and accessories from the anime on display, offering fans of all ages the perfect photo opportunity.
offer a variety of kamen rider-inspired dishes and drinks, from rice and noodle dishes to alcoholic beverages. the cafeteria also offers a limited lunch from 11:00 to 17:00, where you can enjoy two medium dishes of your choice, soup and salad for only 1210 yen.
address: pasela resorts ikebukuro honten 4f, 1-21-9 nishi-ikebukuro, toshima-ku, tokyo opening hours: 11:00-20:00 (booking basis) website: https://www.paselaresorts.com/collaboration/rider/en/
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shirohige and tolo pan cream puff factory tokyo coffee & bakery
shirohige’s cream puffs factory is considered a hidden gem for ghibli fans around the world, not only because of its homage to one of ghibli’s most beloved characters, totoro, but also because the owner from the cafe is actually the sister…brother-in-law of studio ghibli director, hayao miyazaki.
Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory only offers takeout for their one-of-a-kind totoro-shaped cream puffs. offer seasonal flavors like caramel banana and strawberry, while flan & cream and chocolate flavors are available year-round. The bakery also sells totoro-shaped cookies and other cakes that you can take home.
Located on the second floor of the cream puff factory is Tolo Pan Tokyo Cafe & Bakery, a quaint cafe where you can enjoy your lovely cream puffs with a drink. keep in mind that cream puffs are a bit more expensive when you choose to eat them in the cafeteria compared to takeout.
Whether you choose to dine in or take out, this experience is sure to fill you with warmth and nostalgia.
address: 5 chome-3-1 daita, setagaya city, tokyo opening hours: 10:30-19:00 (closed Tuesday)
Japan never disappoints by bringing to life what we thought could only exist on our television screens at these anime-themed cafes. Whichever coffee you choose to include on your travel wish list, it will be an unforgettable gift that is sure to make anyone happier than ever.
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