New Anisong Cafe Opening in Akihabara! Launch Event Collaborating with Newest Idolm@ster Series to Take Place!

A new cafe is set to open in Akihabara where you can enjoy anime and game videos and music as well as food and drink items inspired by anime and anisong. Anion Station, created by Namco, is set to open on July 16.

Until Aug. 31 the store will also be running a collaborative campaign with Bandai Namco’s Idolm@ster Platinum Stars which is due to be released on PlayStation 4 in Japan on July 28. As the first of their celebratory opening events, the cafe will play host a three-day special from July 16 to 18 welcoming some of the voice actresses from the Idolm@ster franchise. If you’re in Japan and and want to take part, you can apply for a ticket from July 1 via the dedicated website.

Full details can be found here

What is Anion Station?
Anion Station is a character cafe 1 where you can enjoy anime and game videos and music whilst enjoying some tasty treats. So that you can enjoy your time in the cafe even more, they take requests for your favorite songs and play them radio DJ style. Compared with a normal cafe, it’s somewhere you really feel like you can belong.

It’s not just videos and music though, there’s anisong themed food and drink on offer too and even collaborative events with anime franchises. The cafe is a place where you can listen, see, and taste your favourite anime and anisong.

Anion Station currently has six branches across Japan including Sapporo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Nagoya, Namba, and Hakata. With the Akihabara branch as the flagship store, they’re able to hold three events at the same time.

Idolm@ster Platinum Stars Opening Event
Anion Station will hold a special event from July 16 to Aug. 31 in collaboration with Idolm@ster Platinum Stars which is due to be released on PlayStation 4 in Japan on July 28, 2016. Also, on July 16 & 17, voice actresses Eriko Nakamura (Haruka Amami) and Akiko Hasegawa (Miki Hoshii), and sound producer Kouji Nakamura will be making appearances at the store.

Special Events Program for July 16–18
Introduced by the store’s main MC, the Idolm@ster voice actresses and producer will make an appearance giving you the opportunity to ask a few questions about your favourite songs as well as secret backstage anecdotes. The events will be held twice on each of the three days so you’ll have a whopping six chances to see them. You’ll need to secure your place with a reservation.

Eriko Nakamura Performance Schedule
July 16 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
July 16 from 7:00 pm to 8.20 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)
July 17 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
July 17 from 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)

Akiko Hasegawa Performance Schedule
July 18 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
July 18 from 7:00 pm to 8:20 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)

Ticket Price: 2,000 yen per person (includes one drink)
Reserve your place at the special commemorative event here.

Collaboration Drinks
There will also be special drinks available themed around the appearing idol stars! The Haruka Amami drink will come with Japanese “monaka” sweets designed like hair accessories and ribbons. Each of the themed drinks will feature items associated with the idols. Also, when you order one of the themed drinks, you’ll get an original bonus coaster of the relevant idol.

Sales Period: July 19 to Aug. 8, 2016
Idol Name: Haruka Amami
Product Name: Mezase Top Idol! Haruka no Massugu Drink (Gonna Be a Top Idol! Haruka’s Straight to the Top Drink)

Idol Name: Chihaya Kisaragi
Product Name: Asobi dewa, Nai Desu kara. Chihaya no Omoi wo Kakeru Drink (I’m Not Playing Around! Chihaya’s Hope-Filled Drink)

Idol Name: Yukiho Hagiwara
Product Name: Jibun wo Kaeru Tame ni. Yukiho no Chiisana Yuki Drink (To Change Yourself, Yukio’s Little Drop of Courage)

Idol Name: Yayoi Takatsuki
Product Name: Genki Ippai, Kazoku Omoi! Yayoi no Kenage Drink (Full of Beans, Yayoi’s Drink of Bravery)

Idol Name: Ritsuko Akizuki
Product Name: Mezasu wa Sokojikara Up! Ritsuko no Shikkari Mono Drink (Up that Energy! Ritsuko’s Feisty Brew)

Idol Name: Takane Shijou
Product Name: Watashi wo Omichibi Kudasai. Takane no Mysterious drink (Please Show Me the Way - Takane’s Mysterious Drink)

Sales Period: Aug. 9–31

Idol Name: Iori Minase
Product Name: Shikkari Tsuku Shinasai Iori no Celeb Drink (Do it Right! Iori’s Celeb Drink!)

Idol Name: Mami/Ami Futami
Product Name: Iki Pittari! Ami to Mami no Mecha Yoro Yoro Drink (Perfect Breathing! Ami and Mami’s Super Heady Drew)
(Comes with a randomly selected coaster featuring either Ami or Mami)

Idol Name: Makoto Kikuchi
Product Name: Mina no Heart wo Kakenukeru! Shin no Handsome Drink (Making Everyone’s Heart Go Pitter Patter - the Drink of True Handsomeness)

Idol Name: Miki Hoshii
Product Name: Saino Mugendai! Miki no My Pace Drink (Infinite Ability! Miki’s Taking it Easy Drink)

Idol Name: Hibiki Ganaha
Product Name: Haisai-i! Hibiki no Kagayaku Hajikeru Nankoku Drink (Yeah! Hibiki’s Shining Southern Drink)

Idol Name: Azusa Miura
Product Name: Attori Iyashikei! Azusa no Otona no Miryoku Drink (Gentle Healing! Azusa’s Grown Up Drink)

Prices:
Non-alcoholic Drinks: 700 yen (tax included)
Alcoholic Drinks: 850 yen (tax included)

Themed Food Menu
They’ve also prepared some dorm-style food just like in the show! The food comes with Idolm@ster-themed monaka with the angel mark on them, and when you make an order you’ll get a CD jacket design placemat (four different versions available - randomly selected) as a bonus gift.

Product Name: Mina de Tsukutta Gasshukujo no Happy! Kare (Happy Curry We All Made Together in the Dorm!)
Sales Period: July 19 to Aug. 31
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)

Product Name: Producer-san! Kyou mo Ichinichi Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! Asa Gohan Plate (Hey! Mr. Producer! Let’s Give it Our All Today! Breakfast Plate)
Sales Period: July 19 to Aug. 31
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)

Product Name: Zenin Shugo! Hoka Hoka Takoyaki (Everyone Get Together! Steaming Hot Takoyaki)
Sales Period: July 19 to Aug. 31
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)

Product Name: Happy Smile! Twinkle Cake
Sales Period: July 19 to Aug. 8
Price: 700 yen (tax included)

Product Name: The Live Kakumei! Revolution Parfait
Sales Period: Aug. 9 to 31
Price: 900 yen (tax included)

Opening Event Dates:
July 16–18, 2016

Regular Program:
July 19 to Aug. 31

Reservations necessary for opening event.
*Reservations available during regular service (walk-ins may be possible if there are vacancies on the day)*

Reservations can be made at the sites below:

Opening Event:
http://sort.eplus.jp/sys/T1U14P0010843P006001P002195539P0030001
Bookings accepted from noon on July 1.

Regular Program:
http://anion.jp/cblog/idolmaster_platinum-stars/
Bookings accepted from 1:00 pm on July 1.

Full Details
Cafe Name: Anion Station Akihabara
Location: First Floor, Daidoh Limited Building, 3 Chome 1-16, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021 (about a 6-minute walk from the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station)
Opening Hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Opening Period: July 16 to Aug. 31
Days Closed: No regular holidays
Booking System: Advance bookings (taken via the official website)
Website: http://anion.jp

About The Idolm@ster*
The Idolm@ster is an idol-raising franchise which began as a game for amusement arcades in 2005. In the game, players take on the role of a producer helping to raise idols. The game has won support from fans thanks to its well-drawn characters and large numbers of songs. Beginning with domestic gaming machines, Idolm@ster has moved into radio, TV anime, and mobile games, and even full-scale live events. Idolm@ster Platinum Stars will be released for PlayStation 4 on July 28, 2016.

About Idolm@ster Platinum Stars
Idolm@ster Platinum Stars is the latest game in the Idolm@ster series and is set for release on July 28, 2016. As the producer, the player guides a chorus of 13 girls from 765 Production aiming to send them straight to the top of the charts so they can perform in the big event - Extreme Live!

PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

©Toshiyuki Kubooka
©BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

^1^ An establishment which plays videos from anime and other media as well as features interior designs inspired by anime and anime-themed food and drink.

Source: @Press