Last updated: April 2026.
Updated weekly. Last update: April 2, 2026.
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.
- Table of Contents
- What Is a Collab Cafe? (And What to Expect Inside)
- Open Now: April 2026
- Coming in April 2026
- 5. Ouran Host Club 20th Anniversary — Tree Village (April 1–)
- 6. Tokyo Revengers × Princess Cafe (April 3–26)
- 7. Katekyo Hitman Reborn! × and GALLERY (April 1–22)
- 8. My Hero Academia — DECOTTO by animate cafe, Ikebukuro (April 3–)
- 9. HUNTER×HUNTER Zoldyck Family Arc — Gratte at Animate (April 1–15)
- 10. Detective Conan Cafe 2026 — BOX cafe&space (April 10–)
- 11. Black Jack Collab Cafe — Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya (April 10 – May 25)
- How to Get a Reservation
- Cafes and Pop-Ups That Don’t Need Reservations
- Insider Tips from a Tokyo Local
- Where to Find Collab Cafes: Tokyo Neighborhood Guide
- Budget Guide: How Much Will You Spend?
- This Guide Is Updated Weekly
- FamilyMart Anime Collab Stores 2026
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?
What Is a Collab Cafe? (And What to Expect Inside)
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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: April 2026
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.
1. Jujutsu Kaisen PLAZA — “Chair:Black” (Multiple Venues, March–June)
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).
| Tokyo venue | Tokyo Solamachi Loft (inside Tokyo Skytree Town), March 28 – April 26, 2026 |
| Other venues | Umeda Loft/Osaka (Mar 20–Apr 12), Hands Nagoya (Apr 2–15), Sendai Loft (Apr 24–May 20), Kyoto Loft (May 13–Jun 10) |
| Nearest station (Tokyo) | Oshiage Station (Hanzomon / Toei Asakusa Line) — direct connection to Solamachi |
| Hours | 10:00–21:00 |
| Reservation | Not required — walk in anytime |
| Tax-free | Available for purchases over ¥5,000 with passport |
| Official info | @jujutsu_plaza on X |
Local tip: Popular character merch sells out within the first few days. If there’s something specific you want, go on opening day. These pop-ups do not restock — once an item is sold out at a location, it’s gone. Spend ¥2,200+ to get a bonus postcard; ¥4,400+ for an oversized Chair:Black shopping bag.
Combine with: Tokyo Solamachi is a 15-minute walk from Asakusa (Sensoji Temple). Plan both on the same day.
2. One Piece Cafe GENE — Shibuya PARCO 6F (Two Menu Periods)
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.
| Dates | Period 1: Feb 7 – Mar 30. Period 2: Apr 1 – May 18 (new menu). Also open in Osaka (Shinsaibashi PARCO, through Jun 8) and Nagoya (Nagoya PARCO, through Jun 15). |
| Location | THE GUEST cafe&diner, Shibuya PARCO 6F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Nearest station | Shibuya Station (JR / Metro), Hachiko Exit → 5 min walk. Enter PARCO and take escalators to 6F. |
| Hours | 10:00–21:00 (L.O. Food 20:00 / Drink 20:30) |
| Reservation | Strongly recommended. Online booking via the official site. Slots released ~2 weeks in advance. |
| Time limit | 80 minutes per table |
| Budget | Main dishes ¥1,500–2,500 / Drinks ¥800–1,200 / Desserts ¥1,200–1,800. Expect ¥2,500–4,500 per person. |
| Official info | cafe.parco.jp |
Local tip: The dessert items photograph the best and get the most engagement on social media. If you’re going with a group, order different dishes to see the full range of “scene recreations.” The collectible bonus items (random character coasters) are given per menu item ordered — drinks are the cheapest way to collect more.
Important: Period 2 is now running (April 1 – May 18) with a completely new menu. This is a great time to visit — the new menu launched April 1 with fresh scene-recreation dishes and new collectible items.
3. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Cafe — mottocafé Ikebukuro
With Season 2 currently airing and generating massive international buzz, this collab cafe at mottocafé Ikebukuro captures Marin Kitagawa’s colorful cosplay aesthetic through its menu and decorations. The exclusive merchandise features new Season 2 artwork that isn’t available at any other retailer or online store.
| Dates | Until April 19, 2026 |
| Location | mottocafé Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (also running in Osaka) |
| Nearest station | Ikebukuro Station East Exit → 4 min walk toward Animate area |
| Reservation | Recommended. Book via mottocafé official site. |
| Budget | ¥2,000–4,000 per person |
| Official info | collabocafe.tokyo |
Local tip: mottocafé is in the Ikebukuro Animate district. After your cafe slot, walk 3 minutes to Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (Japan’s largest anime store, 9 floors), then check the Gratte stand in the basement for a no-reservation collab drink.
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.
| Dates | March 19 – May 24, 2026 (Tokyo). Osaka run follows April 22 – July 5. |
| Location | My Charaful Cafe, Tokyo |
| Reservation | Check official site |
| Official info | mycharaful.com |
Coming in April 2026
These cafes haven’t opened yet, but dates and locations are confirmed. 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 (April 1–)
Celebrating 20 years of Ouran High School Host Club with themed dishes inspired by each host club member. Running at Tree Village locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. A nostalgic collab for longtime fans of the classic shoujo series.
Venue: Tree Village Tokyo / Osaka / Fukuoka
Dates: April 1 – May 2026
Reservation: Online via Tree Village website
Price: ~¥1,000–¥2,500
6. Tokyo Revengers × Princess Cafe (April 3–26)
Cherry blossom viewing and bakery-themed collab with Tokyo Revengers characters. Princess Cafe runs smaller, more intimate collabs — a solid walk-in option if the bigger venues are fully booked.
Venue: Princess Cafe (multiple locations)
Dates: April 3 – April 26, 2026
Reservation: Walk-in / online lottery
Price: ~¥800–¥1,800
7. Katekyo Hitman Reborn! × and GALLERY (April 1–22)
A rare collab celebrating the classic Shonen Jump series Katekyo Hitman Reborn! at and GALLERY. If you’re a fan of 2000s-era anime, this is a must-visit — Reborn! collabs don’t come around often.
Venue: and GALLERY
Dates: April 1 – April 22, 2026
Reservation: Online reservation
Price: ~¥1,000–¥2,000
8. My Hero Academia — DECOTTO by animate cafe, Ikebukuro (April 3–)
My Hero Academia has one of the largest English-speaking fanbases of any anime, which means this cafe will sell out fast. DECOTTO by animate cafe is a take-out focused collab shop (donuts, drinks, and character-themed items) located on the ground floor of Animate Annex in Ikebukuro.
| Location | DECOTTO by animate cafe, 1F Animate Annex, 3-2-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 |
| Nearest station | Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Yurakucho Line) → 2 min walk. Or Ikebukuro Station East Exit → 8 min walk. |
| Hours | 11:30–21:20 (typical DECOTTO hours, may vary for this collab) |
| Reservation | Initial days typically use lottery reservation via Animate app. After the first week, walk-in with numbered tickets when crowded. |
| What to know | DECOTTO is take-out focused (donuts and drinks), not a sit-down cafe. Collabs change every 1-2 months. Merchandise requires ordering at least one drink (approx. ¥600) to purchase limited items. |
| Official info | animatecafe.jp — Follow @animate_cafe on X for reservation announcements. |
Local tip: Animate has four separate cafe locations in Ikebukuro alone (DECOTTO, 2go, 3 Shop, 4go). Make sure you go to the right one — they run different collabs simultaneously. DECOTTO is on the 1st floor of the Annex building, not in the main Animate store.
9. HUNTER×HUNTER Zoldyck Family Arc — Gratte at Animate (April 1–15)
A character drink collaboration at Gratte stands inside Animate stores. No reservation required. Available at Animate Ikebukuro, Akihabara ANNEX, Shibuya, and other locations nationwide.
10. Detective Conan Cafe 2026 — BOX cafe&space (April 10–)
Tied to the new movie “The One-Eyed Remnant” (隻眼の残像), the annual Conan cafe returns to three Tokyo locations: Shibuya (GEMS), Ikebukuro (Grandscape), and Tokyo Solamachi. Conan cafes are among the most elaborately decorated in Tokyo, with themed interiors that change with each movie. These will require advance reservation via the BOX cafe&space website.
11. Black Jack Collab Cafe — Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya (April 10 – May 25)
An interactive concept where the dishes change based on your choices — mirroring Black Jack’s medical decision-making themes. A creative departure from the standard collab cafe format.
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):
- 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.
- 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).
- Be online at the exact opening time. Popular cafes sell out in under 5 minutes. Weekday lunch slots are easiest to get.
- 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)
| Anime | Blue Lock |
|---|---|
| Venues | Collabo Cafe Honpo Akihabara / Collabo Cafe Honpo Osaka Nipponbashi |
| Dates | April 15 – May 24, 2026 |
| Reservation | Walk-in (first come, first served) |
| Price | ~800–1,800 yen |
| Station | Akihabara: JR Akihabara Electric Town Exit, 5 min / Osaka: Nipponbashi Station Exit 5, 3 min |
| English menu | Photo menu |
Collabo Cafe Honpo is a dedicated collab cafe space — smaller and more intimate than chain venues. No reservation needed, just walk in. The Blue Lock collab features character-themed dishes from the hit football anime. The Akihabara location is right in the heart of the otaku district — combine it with your Akihabara shopping trip. Also available in Osaka’s Den Den Town.
Skip the Hassle: Book a Guided Anime Cafe Tour
Reservation systems for collab cafes can be confusing, especially in Japanese. A guided tour handles all the booking for you and includes a local guide who speaks English.
Browse Anime Cafe Tours on KlookPrices 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.
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:
| Category | Price range | Notes |
| Main dish | ¥1,200–2,500 | One per person minimum at most cafes |
| Drink | ¥700–1,200 | Often required to order at least one |
| Dessert | ¥1,000–1,800 | Optional but usually the most photogenic items |
| Merchandise | ¥500–3,000+ | Acrylic stands, clear files, badges, tapestries |
| Total per person | ¥2,500–5,000+ | Without merch: ¥2,000–3,500 |
For Gratte stands (no-reservation option): ¥700–900 per drink, with a collectible bonus included.
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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.
For the fastest updates, follow @japan_pop_now on Instagram. We post new collab cafe announcements in English as soon as they’re confirmed — often before other English-language media picks them up.
Related guides:
- How to Book an Anime Collab Cafe in Japan — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
- Akihabara Deep Dive: The Real Otaku Guide for 2026
- Ikebukuro for Anime Fans: Animate, Otome Road & Beyond
- 10 Anime Pilgrimage Spots in Tokyo You Can Visit Today
Japan Pop Now is a Tokyo-based English-language media covering Japanese pop culture for international visitors. We specialize in information that’s usually only available in Japanese — collab cafes, anime events, limited-edition merchandise, and the spots that guidebooks don’t cover.
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Written by Takapon
Born and raised in Kyoto, currently in Tokyo. Former management consultant turned anime culture writer. Has visited countless collaboration cafes and pilgrimage spots across Japan. Also sharing tips on Instagram @pop_now_jp.
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