UlasanAnime.com – This post serves as a comprehensive collection of notes for the “Otaku Hotspots in Tokyo” panel hosted at Otakon. The panel was presented by Wah from Analog Housou and the author, with special guest Dave Cabrera.
A downloadable version of the presentation is available via a Dropbox link for those who wish to review the slides. The links provided in this post cover various topics discussed during the panel, along with additional related resources. The post is intended to be updated as the panel progresses and following its conclusion.
The authors aim to update this post shortly after recovering from the post-convention fatigue.
Hotels
- R&B Ueno
- VIA Inn Akihabara
- Mystays, with locations in Asakusa and Ochanomizu.
Arcades
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- Taito HEY arcade offers a variety of gaming experiences.
- Sega arcades are also popular destinations for gamers.
- Don Quijote in Akihabara is recommended for purchasing affordable glowsticks. The top floor of this establishment features the AKB48 theater, situated above the arcade floors.
Akiba Shops
- Kotobukiya Akihabarakan is a notable store for anime merchandise.
- Trader is another shop catering to fans.
- Liberty is a well-known destination for collectors.
- Mandarake Akihabara offers a wide selection of used goods.
- Akiba Culture Zone is a hub for various otaku-related businesses.
Akiba Foods
- Shatzkiste is a recommended dining spot.
- Little BSD offers a unique culinary experience.
- A-Button is known for its themed food.
- Garten provides a pleasant dining environment.
- Jangara serves delicious ramen.
- Manten Curry is praised for its rice curry.
- Marugo is a popular choice for tonkatsu.
- Good Smile Cafe is a themed cafe for fans.
Akiba Others
- MOGRA is a club that hosts various events.
- DEAR STAGE is another entertainment venue in the area.
Others
- Ufotable Cafe is a themed cafe associated with the animation studio.
- Shibuya Mandarake offers a wide range of merchandise.
- Sunshine Theater Ikebukuro is a venue for performances and events.
- Odaiba offers several otaku-related attractions:
- The Noitamina Shop & Cafe at Aqua City caters to fans of Fuji TV’s late-night anime block.
- Gundam Stuff in Odaiba includes the Gundam Cafe, a must-visit for fans of the franchise.
- Sega Joypolis Tokyo is an indoor amusement park with various attractions.
- Koe Pota lists upcoming events related to voice actors and anime.
A video of the panel, filmed by STC, is available on YouTube.
