What this is
Animate's café-style Gratte counters are serving a limited collaboration menu tied to the release of Roji Akira's manga "Shirouto yori mo Kuzu nande" — think graphic lattes and icing cookies printed with illustrations from the work. Select locations (Animate-dori, Shibuya, Kichijoji PARCO, Sendai, and Umeda) also offer collaboration ice cream. With each menu item ordered, you can buy one randomly assigned trading acrylic coaster (¥500, 12 designs total) — though stock is limited and duplicates are possible when ordering multiple items. Event commemorative goods are also on sale at participating stores.
Who should go
Fans of Roji Akira's manga who want to mark the release with themed food and collectibles. Casual anime café visitors who enjoy illustrated drinks will find it accessible even without deep knowledge of the title.
Good to know
No advance ticket or reservation system is mentioned — this is a walk-in café collaboration, so simply visit any participating Gratte location during opening hours. Payment methods follow standard Animate store policy; most Animate locations accept major credit cards and IC cards, though smaller café counters may prefer cash. The trading acrylic coasters (¥500 each, 12 types) are sold randomly per menu item ordered and are limited in quantity with no restock guarantee, so earlier visits are safer for collectors. The Umeda store covers the broader Osaka area if Nipponbashi is out of stock on goods. Event commemorative goods are separate from the coaster add-ons and are also available at the venue while supplies last.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.