“Dandadan” 5th Anniversary Café Opens in Tokyo and Osaka on October 27!

A collaboration café celebrating the 5th anniversary of the “Dandadan” manga series will be held in Tokyo and Osaka.

The event will be held at Charum Cafe in Tokyo from October 27 to November 3, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Osaka from December 2 to December 6.

Overview of the “Dandadan” 5th Anniversary Cafe

A collaboration cafe is being held to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the serialization of the popular manga “Dandadan” by Nobuyuki Ryuko.

According to the official announcement, in addition to offering a collaboration menu, new merchandise featuring numerous illustrations from the original manga will be sold, and various special gifts will be distributed.

Furthermore, character panel seating will be available so guests can enjoy their meals alongside the characters.

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The event will be held at two locations, Tokyo and Osaka, with more than a month between the two dates.

*Photography is permitted inside the venue, but video recording, audio recording, and filming are prohibited.* Please refrain from visiting the venue in cosplay or attire that could be perceived as cosplay. *Please ensure that photos posted on social media do not include other customers or staff members.

Dandadan 5th Anniversary Cafe Collaboration Menu

The details of the collaboration menu have not been announced as of the time of this article’s writing.

The special website currently displays “coming soon…,” so we’ll have to wait for further updates.

Additionally, for every collaboration menu item ordered, you’ll receive a special coaster (described below).

Dandadan 5th Anniversary Cafe Special Offers

There are three types of special gifts. You’ll receive different items for ordering, purchasing, and making a reservation.

All 12 Special Coasters

Advance Reservation Bonus: Placemat

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The pre-reservation bonus mini-card does not apply to the cost of pre-reservation tickets or character panel seating fees. However, if you use the meal coupon included in the pre-reservation bonus, the amount eligible for the bonus is the total before the coupon is applied.

The placemat is available only to customers who visit the café during the reserved time slot. It will not be distributed even if you present a ticket for a different time slot.

* Purchase bonuses are distributed on a per-transaction basis; we cannot combine receipts. *Advance reservation bonuses are limited to one per person.

Dandadan 5th Anniversary Cafe Merchandise

New merchandise featuring numerous illustrations from the original work will be on sale at the venue.

Product Lineup

Product Lineup

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You cannot purchase merchandise without ordering food or drinks; only customers who have eaten or drunk at the cafe may make purchases. Additionally, we do not accept reservations or hold requests for merchandise.

Merchandise sales at the cafe are available only during the collaboration cafe’s operating period.

*Purchase limits are subject to change depending on sales conditions and other factors. *Restrictions may be lifted without prior notice.

Seating and Tickets for the Dandadan 5th Anniversary Cafe

There are two types of tickets, each corresponding to a different seat type. You can choose between Character Panel Seats and Regular Seats.

Standard seats do not include a character panel.

Since all tickets include a 300-yen meal coupon, the effective cost is 300 yen for panel seats and 100 yen for standard seats.

The maximum number of people per reservation varies by venue.

*Preschool-aged children may be seated on a parent’s lap and will not be counted separately; they will be considered as one person when combined with their guardian. *Due to system limitations, we cannot issue refunds, accept cancellations, or change dates/times under any circumstances after advance reservation tickets have been purchased. *The transfer or resale of advance reservation tickets is strictly prohibited. *There is no waitlist.

How to Make a Reservation for the Dandadan 5th Anniversary Cafe

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis via the SelectType reservation site. The sales page and sales period vary by venue.

Each session is 90 minutes long and operates on a rotation basis. The Osaka venue starts at 11:00 a.m., which is 30 minutes earlier than the Tokyo venue, and there is a 45-minute interval between the second and third sessions.

Same-Day Admission

Walk-in admission is available only if seats are available. You must gather in front of the café at least 10 minutes before the start of the session you wish to attend.

However, same-day admission does not include any advance reservation benefits. Additionally, if you wish to sit at a character panel seat, a seat fee of 200 yen (tax included) per person applies. There is no seat fee for standard seats.

You can check seat availability on each café’s official X account.

*Please note that if you arrive late for the meeting time or depending on crowd conditions, you may not be able to enter your desired time slot. *If we are unable to confirm your arrival by the last order time for your reserved slot, your reservation will be canceled.

The Dandadan 5th Anniversary Café opens on October 27!

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Dandadan 5th Anniversary Cafe

When and where will it be held?

It will be held at Charum Cafe in Tokyo (4th floor, Marubiru, Ikebukuro) from October 27 to November 3, 2026, and at CAFE EPIC TALE in Osaka (1st floor, Exe Residence Tower, Nihonbashi) from December 2 to December 6.

When do reservations open?

In Tokyo, reservations open at 6:00 PM on September 29, 2026, and close at 11:45 PM on the day before each visit date. In Osaka, reservations open at 6:00 PM on November 4 and close at 6:00 PM on the day before each visit date.

Tickets for both locations will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis via the SelectType reservation site.

How much do tickets cost?

Character panel seats are 600 yen per person (tax included), and regular seats are 400 yen per person (tax included).

Both seat types include a reserved seat, one placemat, and a 300-yen meal coupon (tax included) valid for food and drinks on the day of your visit.

Can I visit without a reservation?

You may visit only if seats are available. You must gather in front of the café at least 10 minutes before the start of admission for your desired time slot.

However, walk-ins on the day of the event do not receive the pre-reservation perks, and a seat fee of 200 yen (tax included) per person applies if you wish to use a character panel seat.

What perks are available?

For every collaboration menu item ordered, you’ll receive one random bonus coaster (12 varieties total), and for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on “Dandadan” merchandise, you’ll receive one bonus mini-card.

Advance reservation holders will also receive a placemat.

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