What this is
A collaboration between anime/game franchise NECKVY and the popular all-you-can-eat dessert chain Sweets Paradise, themed around a 'prison escape' concept. The cafe transforms the Sweets Paradise buffet experience with exclusive collaboration menus, limited novelty items, and themed merchandise tied to NECKVY. Running through September 2026 at locations in both Tokyo (Ueno Marui) and Kyoto (Kawaramachi OPA), it follows the well-established Japanese collab-cafe format where fans pay for the buffet plus a premium for themed dishes.
Who should go
NECKVY fans are the clear target — without familiarity with the franchise, the themed menus and novelties lose most of their appeal. Sweets Paradise regulars who are also into anime or gaming will get the most out of it.
Good to know
Reservations must be made through the official Sweets Paradise app — download it in advance as the interface is in Japanese and may require some navigation. Foreign credit cards are generally accepted at Sweets Paradise locations, but the app may require a Japanese phone number or account setup. Arrive close to your reservation time as the venue operates on a timed-seating basis typical of collab cafes. Collaboration menu details and goods have not yet been announced, so check the official site closer to the event date before finalising plans. Ueno Marui is a multi-floor shopping complex directly connected to Ueno Station, making it easy to find.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.