What this is
One of shojo manga's longest-running magazines, Sho-Comi, takes over Share CAFE Shinjuku for a limited-run collaboration cafe spanning August 7–23, 2026. Themed food and drinks inspired by popular Sho-Comi titles fill the menu, while exclusive original merchandise is sold on-site. The headline draw is a series of in-person autograph sessions and intimate tea parties with seven manga artists from the magazine's roster — though spots are lottery-only and applications closed in mid-July.
Who should go
Dedicated Sho-Comi readers and shojo manga fans, particularly those who follow artists like Ai Minase or Risa Hirose. Casual anime cafe visitors will find the themed menu accessible, but the artist events are firmly aimed at committed fans who entered the lottery.
Good to know
Share CAFE is a well-established collaboration cafe chain with a location inside Shinjuku Marui Main Building, a major department store steps from Shinjuku Station's east exit. Seating at collaboration cafes typically requires a table charge or minimum food order, so budget accordingly — expect to spend ¥1,500–¥3,000 per person on food and drinks. Artist tea parties and autograph sessions were lottery-only with applications closing July 15, so these are not available to walk-ins. Merchandise sells fast at Sho-Comi events; arriving at opening time on weekdays gives you the best chance at limited goods. Payment by card is generally accepted at Share CAFE locations, but carrying some cash is advisable for merchandise purchases.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.