Come for the food and drink inspired by Rumiko Takahashi’s first manga series, stay for the special guest appearance by Maison Ikkoku.
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The wizarding world and real life blurs as we sit down for a magical meal with the actor who plays Jacob Kowalski.
We step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter and Newt Scamander, and dine on magical transforming meals with some well-known characters.
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Sorry, Kero-chan. You’re cute and all, but fans of the classic anime are definitely going to eat you.
Constantly scowling penguin is incapable of service with a smile, but he looks adorably delicious anyway.
The Nintendo character with the endless appetite is offering a full range of adorable edibles and exclusive merch.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
The Senran Kagura anime/video game franchise has a new restaurant, but the menu seems to be of only secondary interest.
News of the deaths was first leaked by an anonymous source online, who was outraged when the cafe remained open, posing a risk to more animals.
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Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
Rumiko Takahashi, Hayashibara Megumi, and others who were part of the iconic anime/manga hit reunite for an incredible meal.
Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
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