The ultimate in contact business! A summary of underground idol concept cafes
This is one of the goals of the contact business that began with AKB48. That is the idol concept cafe. It is now commonplace for underground idols to work at con cafes, and perhaps the cutting edge of the times is right here.
This time we've excluded establishments where maids sing and dance (@Home, Pinafore, Eternal, Maidrie Minnado) and establishments where underground idols occasionally work on a spot basis. We'll introduce establishments that clearly promote the concept of "idols"! Contact-obsessed establishments are a must-see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Stage
A live music and bar where girls aiming to become idols and anime song singers sing and serve customers
https://twitter.com/DearStage
DEMPA Building, 3-10-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 18:00-22:50 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 17:00-22:50
This live bar is run by Dear Stage, the idol agency that represents Dempagumi.inc and Niji no Conquistador. Members of Dempagumi also once worked at Dear Stage.
Dear☆, an idol group made up of Dear Stage cast members
We will be trial selling bento lunches. They are called "Dear Bento"!
🌟DEMPA Building 1F, 3-10-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
Weekdays 18pm to 21pm (May change or be suspended depending on circumstances)
If you're nearby, please come!Daily menus will be announced on the kitchen account in the future. @dearmeshi pic.twitter.com/aKBTua9PqO
— Akihabara Dear Stage (@DearStage) April 8, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dear Stage has now become a bento shop. I hope it will end soon.
AKIHABARA backstage pass
Idol-raising entertainment cafe
https://twitter.com/backst_akiba
Akihabara Cultures Zone 6F, 1-7-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
12:00-23:00
"Backstage Sotokanda 1-chome" is an idol group formed mainly by the cast of AKIHABARA Backstage Pass.
This AKB-style idol and concept cafe was created by Morning Musume's Tsunku♂ and Afilia Saga's Shikura Chiyomaru to jump on the trend. Even though the original AKB cafe has now disappeared, this shop is still going strong. It's no exaggeration to say that it has overtaken the original AKB group.
【 #Today's Backstage】
It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday!⁰🍺
Akihabara seems to have fewer people than usual,
⁰In order to change the dark mood of the store,
We are open until 23pm today!We look forward to seeing you, producer!#BackstageNow pic.twitter.com/PKp3YFxwsx
— AKIHABARA Backstage Pass / Backstage Sotokanda 1-chome (@backst_akiba) March 13, 2020
IDOLARIUM
An authentic idol cafe produced by the idol agency Cosmepress
https://twitter.com/cosmepresscafe
iNTAS Building 4F, 3-7-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 16:00-23:30 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 13:00-23:30
"81moment" is an idol group belonging to cosmepress.
This concept cafe is produced by an idol agency. By making full use of the idol management network, not only idols from Cosmepress but also many idols from other agencies work there.
【#Idolarium Announcement 📣]
April schedule for Akihabara and Shibuya stores revealed🤲🔥
We look forward to your visit 🙌
✳SHOWROOM
momentⅡ⇒https://t.co/ecdjPBNzPLParasite.Kiss⇒https://t.co/wcnUaLmN7f
utatane⇒https://t.co/hoz6pyVCmZ#Idol#Concafe #Akihabara pic.twitter.com/cQstekd4GV
— IDOLARIUM (@cosmepresscafe) April 19, 2020
DoMiSolGarden
[Opening in March] Idol Music Cafe & Bar with Uniform Design by Former Izukoneko Member Izumi Mari
https://twitter.com/domisolgarden
Ohashi Building 5F, 1-16-1 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
"Izukoneko" is an idol project by Izumi Mari, who designed the uniforms.
"DoMiSolGarden" is not an idol cafe, but an idol music cafe, a concept cafe for music lovers.The idol-loving staff create a different playlist each day to play the music played in the bar.Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic hit shortly after the opening, so the restaurant has yet to fully open for business.
Today I will introduce a cheering song 💓
This is AKB48's "Wings of the Heart" ໒꒱· ゚
Please give it a listen 🎶♡
There was a selfie from some time ago 🥱#Don'tStopDoMiSo #Cheer song #Idol Song #Idol #Concafe #DomisoGarden pic.twitter.com/p720UCySjR
— Fuka @ Domiso Garden (@fuka_DMS) April 18, 2020
IDOL BOX
[Opening in April 2020] Idol Cafe
https://twitter.com/dolbaco
Watanabe Building 3F, 3-8-17 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
The idol group "Mikeneko Opera Company" seems to have a close relationship with the company (probably) as the parent company.
A new idol cafe will open at the end of April. Details are unknown as it is a new store!
#Idol Cafe Dorubako Less than two weeks until the scheduled opening!
The idol cast members will be serving and performing on stage in trainee T-shirts for a while as they aim to make their debut.
A sneak peek at the debut costumes that even the cast members haven't seen yet 💓
There are many more costume details that the managers have put their heart and soul into, so check out their Twitter! pic.twitter.com/5Dg1B62dcX
— Idol Cafe Dolbaco Official @4/26 (Sun) 12:00〜 (@dolbaco) April 14, 2020
Strawberry Command
ROCK✴︎IDOL✴︎LIVE themed music cafe & bar
https://twitter.com/15402_shireibu
Eika Building 3F, 1-14 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Ichigo Headquarters is set as the hideout of the idol group "Frigid Snake Ichigo."
This concept cafe seems to be run by the management of the idol group "Fukanshyou Hebiichigo." Members of the group also work as staff.
SeeKa / AKIBA IDOL BAR
A bar run by the Akihabara Idol Lab Executive Committee, with many active underground idols.
https://twitter.com/SeeKa_AIL
https://twitter.com/akibarailwaylab
Kimura Building 2F, 3-3-1 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
月火19:00-23:00/水-金17:00-23:00/土15:30-翌5:00
One year ago today was the debut day of the third generation Datekko💭🎀
Every day was tough, but the solo concert was fun 🎤 pic.twitter.com/UZNVKDIcbP— Saechi 🐱 #Active Underground Idol Manager (@SeeKa_saechi) March 17, 2019
The idol group "Datekko" that SeeKa's manager used to belong to
This idol-themed cafe is run by an underground idol event organizer. It appears to operate as "AKIBA IDOL BAR" on Mondays and Tuesdays, and as "SeeKa" on other days. SeeKa is the only place that offers a subscription service, starting from 5,980 yen per month.
News
From the grand opening on January 22nd of this year
Please use cafe & bar SeeKa.
Thank you very much‼️
From Wednesday, January 5
Business hours
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 17:00~23:00
Saturday night 23:00~29:00
(6 hours all-you-can-drink for 6000 yen including tax)Sun 15:00~21:00
It will be!
from now on #SeeKa We appreciate your cooperation🙇♂️ pic.twitter.com/fAtWrmwe4R
— 🐾SeeKa🐾The manager is an active underground idol👻A store that also offers subscriptions. All-you-can-drink for one month for 5980 yen (@SeeKa_AIL) April 17, 2020
AMASTAGE
A live music cafe and bar with a stage, staffed by female college students who love idol dance!
https://twitter.com/amastage_akiba
Yoshii Building B1F, 3-3-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
月-木17:00-24:00/金17:00-翌5:00/土12:00-翌5:00/日祝12:00-24:00
There's a culture where female college students imitate idol dances as part of a club, and this is that kind of store. It's a slightly different cultural sphere from the so-called underground idol scene, so it's a genre that people may either love or hate.
【🎀Maid's Day🎀】#AMASTAGE Akihabara Main Store Event Information
Welcome home, Master and Lady 💕
Nine people will be working this time!
We'll be open until the morning 🧸Date and time: Friday, April 3, 2020, 17:00-5:00 AM
Working members: Nana Rana Joy Izumin Minya Sayataso Kinako Mizukity Ayayan pic.twitter.com/xbduMDiLjm— Live Cafe & Bar AMASTAGE Akihabara Main Store (@amastage_akiba) March 26, 2020
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