The character cafe is a unique experience in Japan where a cafe collaborates with a well-known character from an anime series, games and so on and themes the decor and menu on that character. Here are some of the collaborative cafes open in May this year.

This part two. Click here for part one:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/106286

Little Twin Stars × Voice Actress Shouta Aoi
A café in collaboration with voice actress Shouta Aoi and Sanrio mascots Kiki and Lala, aka the Little Twin Stars, will open at Omotesando Box Cafe & Space on May 11, 2018. With pastel coloured food and desserts that’ll have you reaching for your camera over and over, why not dive into the world of the Little Twin Stars yourself?

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/103772

Popular Manga ‘Grappler Baki’ × Village Vanguard
A café themed on the popular manga series Grappler Baki is now open at the Village Vanguard Café in Lumine EST Shinjuku until June 3. Baki is a famous manga with a second anime season adaptation slated for summer this year. There are 19 items on the menu in total, all of which are inspired by the original manga, including the 14 Kilo Satoumizu. There’s also original merchandise on sale to commemorate the café.

Full Details: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/102844

The Greatest Showman × Tower Records Café
The Tower Records Café is paying homage to the hit musical The Greatest Showman with a collaborative café running from May 9 to 27. There you will find costume displays of characters that appear in the story such as Barnum, a specially crafted menu inspired by the film, and even a 360° VR experience where you can watch the performers rehearsing.

Additionally, special promotional videos will play each day, and there’ll even be events you can participate in on weekends. This café truly captures the world of The Greatest Showman!

Crayon Shin-chan Movie × CHEZ MADU TV Asahi
CHEZ MADU has partnered up with the Crayon Shin-chan movie Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~ and opened a café at Roppongi TV Asahi for a limited period. There, you can enjoy the black panda ramen which appears in the film, as well as a curry inspired by the ‘burst’ part of its title that comes with karaage, gyoza, steamed dumplings and more. This one’s a must-see for fans of Crayon Shin-chan.

My Little Pony × Sweets Paradise
Roll up to the My Little Pony Pinkish Cafe which is open at Sweets Paradise in Shijo Kawaramachi until May 15 and Shinjuku Mylord until May 21. At the Kyoto branch they’re serving ‘Pinkie Pie’s Matcha Cupcakes,’ a flavour representative of Kyoto. The matcha green is decorated with colourful sugar which brings to mind the vibrant world of My Little Pony, as well as strawberries, to make a ‘pop-like’ kind of matcha. There’s also ‘Twilight’s Magical Ice Parfait’ which features the purple pony on top of some ice cream, as well as drinks. Enjoy any of the 13 items on the collaborative menu.

There are so many collab cafes open this month, so if you’re in Japan right now, then why not take a trip with a friend?

Check out part one here:https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/106286

The second official shop of “Crayon Shinchan” called “Crayon Shinchan Official Shop ～Action Depart Osaka Shop～” will be opened in Umeda, Osaka HEP FIVE.

“Crayon Shinchan” marked its 25^th anniversary this year and is loved by people all around the world. Since the official shop was opened in “Tokyo Character Street,” many people including fans, users of Tokyo Station and tourists from abroad are visiting the shop.

The shop in Osaka has an interior created based on the “Action Department Store” which the Nohara family (the main character’s family) visit often. The walls, floor and decorations of the shop are created based on the world of Crayon Shinchan and thus the shop is a place where customers can feel like they have entered the world of the Crayon Shinchan animation.

They will sell many first-ever items and Osaka shop-limited goods.

＜Examples of limited goods＞

Acrylic key holder (Osaka shop limited design / six kinds) 480 yen ＋ tax

Cute acrylic key holders. They can be attached to anywhere such as on a rucksack, not just keys.

Postcards (Osaka shop limited design / six kinds) 170 yen ＋ tax

Preppy postcards which are gold-colored have Osaka shop limited art work on them. It is suitable for putting up on your wall or giving it to your friend as a gift.

Moreover, in commemoration of the open of this shop, a novelty present campaign will be held.

An original bill-shaped decal will be handed out to persons who purchase a product.

As a second amenity, a 3cm high original mini can badge will be given to persons who spend more than 1,000 yen (tax included)!

※The quantity of the two goods noted above is limited.

※The pattern of the second amenity cannot be chosen.

It is a shop you will want to visit many times since it has many items that are suitable as gifts.