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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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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!
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.
We took a tropical trip to the balmy shores of Nihonbashi, Tokyo to experience the local Poké-culture and taste the bright, beastly cuisine. Alola!
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