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Ranma is back on TV with a new anime series, and back in Japan’s character cafe circuit too!
Like the worst maid cafe you’ve ever been to, where diners are told to eat their food like pigs.
Five Disney princesses are popping into Shibuya, and bringing some very unique merch with them.
Magical woman Cures get special food, drinks, and exclusive merch for fans who grew up with the series.
We visit the new Tomodachi ga Yatteru Cafe in Harajuku, where staff are paid to pose as your friends.
Even if you can’t get a table at the super-crowded Kirby Cafe, the pink video game hero wants to help you feel full.
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