Anime obsession doesn't end up with just watching the entire episodes and reading volumes of your favorite manga series. Imagine, you can eat what your favorite character eats? Sure, these cafes and restaurants will take you to the 2D world you've only watched when you are a kid.
Peruse on this guide that will take you around some of the popular anime-themed restaurants and cafes in Japan.
1. Gundam Wing Cafe - If you are a fan of the most popular robots, huge or small, this is one reason why you must go to Japan! While collecting robots, it's also cool to collect Gundam-themed items that can only be bought there! Alcohols are served from 5 PM. Oh, did I say you can also play robots there? Address: 1-1 Kanda Hanaokachō, Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō-to.
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2. Tokyo One Piece Tower - Can't get over with One Piece Madness? Visit the renowned landmark in Tokyo, the Tokyo Tower and eat while you can in Sanji's Mugiwara Restaurant! There are lots to see so don't miss it. Address: Foot town 3F 4-2-8 Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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3. Pokemon Cafe - Warning: There's Pikachu everywhere. If you are a Pokemon nerd (like me) who spend youth in playing some versions, and watching Pokemon series and movies, well, this cafe is much recommended for you! It's actually named as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Cafe. Spoiler: You can also draw your own pancake with choco paste. (Could we draw Milotic, too?) Address: 7F Parco Part 1, 15-1 Udagawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo
5. Doraemon Cafe - The classic robot cat also entered the restaurants using his Dokodemo door! Try the famous memory bread from Doraemon's pocket. Turn on the child in you in this museum + cafe and bring back the old memories! Note: There are different doraemon cafes in Japan. One is Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park in Sapporo's New Chitose Airport.
6. Good smile cafe - This one has 3 kinds: Madoka Cafe, Hidamari sketch cafe, and Star plus cafe. A place where everything nice for an Anime otaku is combined-- from figures, paintings, good food, and anime merchandise! They don't have a specific favorite anime. So if you're done with the five above, this should be your next stop! Address: JK Building 1st floor 14-13 Matsudo, Matsudo City, Honcho, Chiba
7. Animate cafe - Animate is commonly known as huge shop for anime lovers. Now, it has penetrated the cafe business so we can shop and eat in just one place! Address: 3 Chome-1-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tōkyō-to 170-0013.
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You can only be young once, but you can always be immature, as the saying goes. Go wherever your heart dictates you!
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