What this is
The Poppy Playtime 2nd Collaboration Café is a themed dining experience based on the popular horror puzzle game Poppy Playtime, running throughout July 2026 at E-DINER Ikebukuro in Tokyo. This is the second collaboration between the game and E-DINER, following a successful first run that drew fans of the franchise. The café features a specially designed menu with food and drink items inspired by iconic characters including Poppy, Huggy Wuggy, and The Prototype. Beyond the food, the event doubles as a merchandise hub, offering exclusive goods such as acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, and capsule toys. A parallel merchandise-only location at E-ANI Osaka allows fans in the Kansai region to purchase official goods without traveling to Tokyo.
Who should go
This event is ideal for fans of Poppy Playtime — particularly those who enjoy the game's unsettling yet charming character designs and lore. It will appeal strongly to anime and gaming café enthusiasts who enjoy themed dining experiences as part of Japan's otaku culture. Younger visitors, teens, and international tourists who are fans of the game will find it a fun and photogenic outing. Arrive early in the event period to secure the best selection of merchandise and capsule toys, as popular items tend to sell out quickly at collaboration cafés.
Good to know
E-DINER Ikebukuro is a dedicated anime and gaming collaboration café space, so the venue is well-practised at running these events — expect themed table mats, character displays, and a curated atmosphere. Reservations are strongly recommended and are typically made through the official event website or a linked ticketing platform; foreign credit cards are generally accepted online. The café is likely to be busy on weekends and during the first week of the event, so a weekday visit in the second or third week is a smart move for shorter waits. Capsule toys and merchandise are sold separately from café reservations and may have purchase limits per person. Bring cash as a backup, since some merchandise counters at collaboration events in Japan prefer or require it.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.