13 Best Character Cafes in Japan 2025

Japanese cafes are among the favorite places for locals and visitors alike to unwind with a drink, relax, and soak in the unique atmosphere. These cafes offer experiences that showcase the culture and creativity of Japan, ranging from modern and themed cafes to animal cafes, each with a unique menu reflecting seasonal ingredients and the latest trends.

Character cafes, in particular, provide a must-visit destination for tourists and fans. While many of these cafes feature limited-time events dedicated to popular characters, some continuously offer character-themed menus. These cafes offer unique experiences, exclusive merchandise, and themed menus that delight visitors of all ages.

If you’re searching for the best character cafe events and collaborations in Japan, look no further. In this article, I will share some of the most exciting character cafe events happening in 2025.

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1. Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Special Edition Real Time Cafe

Special edition real-time cafe of TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is being held in collaboration with its special screening at the Demon Slayer Theater nationwide, offering themed menus and limited merchandise.

Genre: Cafe
Location: Ufotable Cafe and Machi Asobe Cafe Stores
Date: April 4 to May 7, 2025
Website: https://www.ufotable.co.jp/cafe/

2. Zeroni Cafe – Sunshine Camp

For the first time in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, the Zeroni character by Line Friends will hold a camping-themed cafe, featuring cafe menus and exclusive merchandise.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:

• Tokyo: BOX Cafe&Space Shibuya 109 Shibuya Store
  April 17 to June 1, 2025
• Osaka: Kawara Cafe and Dining Shinsaibashi Store
  April 17 to May 25, 2025
• Nagoya: Kawara Cafe and Kitchen Nagoya Parco Store
  April 24 to June 1, 2025

Website: https://zeroni-cafe.f-ent.jp/

3. Touken Ranbu Cafe 4th Edition (Osaka, Nagoya)

The 4th Edition of the Touken Ranbu collaboration cafe was held in Osaka and Nagoya, featuring a character-inspired menu item and merchandise.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date: 

• Osaka: The GUEST Cafe and Diner Shinsaibashi Parco Store
  May 10 to June 16, 2025
• Nagoya: The GUEST Cafe and Diner Nagoya Parco Store
  May 23 to June 23, 2025

Website: https://the-guest.com/

4. Dr. Stone Tea and Snack Cafe x Mixx Garden

A collaboration-themed cafe between Mixx Garden and the TV anime Dr.Stone, Tea and Snack Cafe offers sweets and merchandise related to the characters.

Genre: Cafe
Location: Mixx Garden (Ikebukuro Store and Osaka Nihonbashi Store)
Date: April 11 to May 11, 2025
Website: https://mixxgarden.com/

5. Esther Bunny x PARCO Collaboration Cafe

The Esther Bunny character and Parco in Nagoya will hold a collaboration cafe and offer a limited-time themed menu inspired by the lovely character Esther Bunny. In addition to the themed menu, limited edition and exclusive merchandise, such as various collectible items and souvenirs, are also available for purchase.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: The GUEST Cafe and Diner Nagoya Parco
Date: April 11 to May 19, 2025
Website: https://the-guest.com/estherbunnycafe_nagoya/

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Access	5 minutes walk from Yabacho Station.

6. The Little Mermaid Cafe

The Disney character, The Little Mermaid, will be holding a themed cafe in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya featuring a special themed character menu, allowing the visitor to enjoy Ariel’s fantasy of dreaming of the human world. Some collectible items and exclusive merchandise are also available.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date: 

• Tokyo: OH MY CAFE (Omotesando Hills)
  April 18 to June 8, 2025
• Osaka: Collab_Index Shinsaibashi
  April 24 to June 8, 2025
• Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Nagoya Lachic 2nd store
  April 18 to June 1, 2025

Website: https://mermaid2025.ohmycafe.jp/

For more information about the event, check the following article!

▶Little Mermaid Cafe in Japan 2025

7. Detective CONAN Cafe∼Spring

Detective Conan cafe is a special-themed cafe inspired by the popular, iconic manga and anime series “Detective Conan” held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Miyagi, and Fukuoka. It features exclusive themed food and drinks as well as exclusive merchandise available for a limited time only.

Genre: Cafe
Location: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Miyagi, Hokkaido and Fukuoka
Date: Depends on the location (See the article below)
Website: https://jw-webmagazine.com/detective-conan-cafe-in-japan-2025-spring/

For more information about the event, check the following article!

▶︎Detective Conan Cafe in Japan 2025 Spring

8. Fullmetal Alchemist x Yomi no Tsugai Cafe Collaboration

The cafe collaboration of Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai, held in Tokyo and Osaka, features a food menu, gifts, limited edition items, and displays inspired by the characters.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo

• Motto Cafe Ikebukuro Store
  January 29 to April 20, 2025

Osaka 

• Motto Cafe Osaka Store
  April 9 to June 8, 2025

Website: https://haganeyomi.motto-cafe.com/

9. Tom and Jerry Diner

Tom and Jerry Diner offers various food menus and collectible items inspired by the characters, with decorations and displays that give the atmosphere for visitors to enter the Tom and Jerry world.

Genre: Cafe
Location: 10F City Dining Kuten, JR Hakata City
Date: February 10 to May 11, 2025
Website: https://benelic.com/tomandjerry_diner/

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Access	1 minute walk from Hakata Station.

10. Ranma 1/2 Nekohanten x Shinsaibashi PARCO Collaboration Cafe

The Japanese manga series Ranma 1/2 “Nekohanten” is holding a collaboration cafe with THE GUEST cafe & diner in Shinsaibashi PARCO Osaka. Offering food menus inspired by the Chinese Restaurant and goods inspired by the characters.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: THE GUEST Cafe & Diner Shinsaibashi Store
Date: March 28 to May 6, 2025
Website: https://the-guest.com/ranma_nekohanten_osaka/

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Access	1 minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station.

11. Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition x CAFE Lab

A special collaboration cafe with the popular Japanese anime Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition held in Osaka CAFE Lab allowing the fans and visitors to enjoy both the exhibition and themed menus.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Grand Front Osaka North Building CAFE Lab 1F
Date: April 19 to June 9, 2025
Website: https://jujutsuten.com/special/

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Access	7 minutes walk from Umeda Station.

12. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Limited Food and Cafe Menu

Limited food and cafe menu offer in Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo for a limited time in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film.

Genre: Event/Limited Food Menu
Location: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
Date: April 18 to September 8, 2025
Website: https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/en/the-goblet-of-fire-2025/

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Access	5 minutes walk from Toshimaen Station.

13. Delicious in Dungeon Meshi x IKEPRI CANVAS Restaurant Collaboration

IKEPRI Canvas restaurant in Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will hold a collaboration with the Japanese anime Dungeon Food, offering delicious food related to the character.

Genre: Collaboration
Location: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Ikebukuro, Tokyo
Date: April 4 to June 1, 2025
Website: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/sunshine/

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Access	10 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station.

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