Maid Cafe Meets Mellow Characters: Sumikko Gurashi and At-Home Cafe Unite for a Special Stage Event!
Tokyo’s iconic At-Home Cafe, a pioneer in Japan’s maid cafe culture, is set to host a heartwarming special collaboration stage with San-X’s beloved ‘Sumikko Gurashi’ characters. This unprecedented partnership will unfold as a one-day-only, four-part entertainment spectacle at Kanda Myojin Hall on May 6, 2026 (Wednesday, public holiday). The event promises an enchanting blend of At-Home Cafe’s unique hospitality and Sumikko Gurashi’s gentle, comforting charm, offering exclusive collaborative performances and interactive experiences.
A Day of Enchantment: Four Unique Stages
The event is meticulously structured into four distinct stages, each tailored to offer a unique experience. From family-friendly fun to captivating performances, there’s something for everyone. This special day is designed to bring smiles and warmth to attendees, embodying the very essence of both brands.
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Part 1: At-Home Cafe Maids × Shippoz Kids Stage (Free Admission)
This stage is a delightful treat for younger audiences and families, offering free admission. Maids from At-Home Cafe will join forces with the adorable ‘Shippoz’ characters for a family-oriented program filled with joy and laughter.
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Part 2: AKIBA BROADWAY × Shippoz Special Collaboration Stage
Featuring a grand total of 20 performers from AKIBA BROADWAY Team A and B, this stage promises high-energy entertainment. The latter half of the performance will showcase a special collaboration with the ‘Shippoz’ characters, creating a unique spectacle only seen on this day.
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Part 3 & Part 4: At-Home Cafe Maids × Sumikko Gurashi Special Collaboration Stage
These two paid stages will bring together At-Home Cafe’s most popular maids, including the legendary maid hitomi (with 22 years of experience), with the main Sumikko Gurashi characters: Shirokuma (Polar Bear), Penguin?, Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet), Neko (Cat), and Tokage (Lizard). Audiences can look forward to interactive quizzes, games, and collaborative musical performances.
Exclusive Souvenirs and Future Collaborations
Attendees of Parts 2 through 4 will receive exclusive limited-edition die-cut stickers as a special novelty gift. Those with a full-day pass will get a complete set of three designs, while individual part tickets will offer specific character versions. Sumikko Gurashi fans and maid cafe enthusiasts alike are surely buzzing with excitement!
Beyond the stage event, the collaboration extends to pop-up cafes in both Tokyo and Osaka. The Tokyo collaboration cafe will run from May 15 to July 31, 2026, at At-Home Cafe AKIBA Cultures Zone R. Following this, the Osaka collaboration cafe will be held from August 7 to September 14, 2026, at At-Home Cafe Osaka Main Store 1F. Details on the collaboration menu and content will be announced sequentially.
The Heart of the Collaboration: Comfort and Connection
At-Home Cafe, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, has championed the concept of a
