What this is
Marking ten years since Saiki Kusuo first tried (and failed) to live a normal life, this collaboration café transforms Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro into a Ψ CHIC POP CAFE themed around the beloved comedy anime. Newly illustrated visuals are created specifically for the event, appearing across a themed food and drink menu as well as exclusive merchandise you won't find anywhere else. An Animate Fair runs alongside it, making this a proper anniversary celebration rather than a simple pop-up.
Who should go
Fans of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. who want anniversary-exclusive merch and themed food in one visit. The free-admission format (outside the opening lottery window) makes it low-commitment for casual fans too.
Good to know
Lottery reservations for the opening period (August 5–9) must be made via the official website — check it as soon as it goes live, as slots for popular collaboration cafés sell out within hours. Outside those dates, walk-in admission is free, but numbered queue tickets are likely during weekends and school holidays. Animate Cafe Stand Hareza Ikebukuro is a compact venue inside the Hareza Ikebukuro complex, so expect limited seating and potential waits during busy periods. Menu items typically require a separate order per seat, and collaboration merchandise is sold while stocks last — popular items often sell out in the first week. Cash is recommended as a backup, though the venue may accept IC cards.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.