If you're into anime and manga, then you've probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a few of them working in a maid cafe (Faris Nyannyan in Stein's:Gate, for example). For many people, maids sporting cat ears (or even, as we've recently seen, fox ears and rabbit ears) rate very highly on the kawaii scale.

So then, maybe it's only natural that somebody would eventually call on the most famous catgirl in Japan, Hello Kitty, to spin her magic in a maid cafe. Of course, she would only choose the gold standard of maid cafe quality, @home cafe (＠ほぉ～むカフェ) in Akihabara.

Fortunately for maid cafe and Hello Kitty fans, the collaboration will continue for over two months between January 21st and March 29th.

Hello Kitty x @home cafe Collaboration Cafe

Although @home cafe already collaborated with My Melody and Cinnamoroll in 2018, and Pompompurin in 2019, for the Olympic year 2020, Sanrio is bringing in the top star Hello Kitty to mark the occasion.

Interior

As you can tell from these cute drawings specially made for the project, the interior will be specially decorated with illustrations on a pink, yellow and Gingham check background. Of course, you can also count on special collaboration menu items and goods too.

Collaboration maid costumes

During the cafe, the @home cafe maids will be dressed in special outfits designed in the image of Kitty and Mimmy:

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Menu

Let's take a look at the special dishes and desserts you'll be able to enjoy when you visit.

Food

Hello Kitty's Kawaii Pink Curry: 1,400 JPY

Comes with a special card fashioned to resemble a certificate of approval.

Hello Kitty and Mimmy's Moe Moe Ribbon Pasta Plate: 1,300 JPY

Hello Kitty's Lovely Sandwich with sour-sweetness added: 1,300 JPY

Desserts

Hello Kitty's Moe Moe Parfait (L) | Mimmy's Kyun Kyun Parfait (R): 1,000 JPY ea.

"Riding a bright red apple" Okyumuka Cake: 1,000 JPY

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Merchandise

Presents for Visitors

Just for visiting the cafe, you'll get the following gifts!

Luncheon mats. You can select one of the two designs of your preference:

One of these three coasters will be served when you order a drink, and of course, you can take it home with you when you leave:

Collaboration Goods

If you want to buy a special item to commemorate your visit, there are many goods you can choose from:

Lunch tote bag: 1,500 JPY

Acrylic keychain accessories, three kinds: 600 JPY ea.

Metal button badges, three kinds: 400 JPY ea.

Pouch: 1,200 JPY

Cake decorated with original design icing: 1,000 JPY

Personal mirror: 800 JPY

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Collaboration Cafe Information

• Name: Hello Kitty x @home cafe Collaboration Cafe
• Duration: January 21st (Tue) to March 29th (Sun), 2020
• Place: @home cafe (＠ほぉ～むカフェ), 5th floor
• Address (JP): 東京都千代田区外神田1-11-4　ミツワビル5階
• Address (EN): 5F, Mitsuwa Building, 1-11-4, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 101-0021
• Telephone: 03-5207-9779
• Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 (L.O. 21:20) (open from 10:00 in March)
• Note: Hours may change, so please check the website before visiting
• Website: @home cafe