Still have time to say goodbye to Square Enix Cafe

Game-themed cafe, official shop and event space, Square Enix Cafe Akihabara, Tokyo, first opened in 2016 Final Fantasy XV theme. In 2020, it moved to its current location in time to celebrate the release Final Fantasy VII remake.

During the Japanese geek capital, the cafe held various events, including a 10-day collaboration with visual works, showing the visual effects from Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, Final Fantasy VI And more. In the story of Square Enix Cafe, the word “final” appears a lot.

Sadly, this was also found in the following announcement: The last day of the cafe will be March 31, 2025, when the institution is permanently closed. We talked to a store staff to learn more about Akihabara’s midstream tay before we could close the door forever.

Theme menu

With the release of the new Square Enix game and promotion review, the decor, menu and listing for Square Enix Cafe has been changed. In the last few days, the cafe will celebrate Neil Action Role Playing Franchise With memorial location mats, coasters and special menu.

“Theme menu was discussed in depth with the development team,” said a cafe staffer. “We then worked with the food and beverage company to bring our vision to life. It was a collaborative effort and we’ve received it.” A certain amount of positive feedback on food.”

The group efforts that have been part of Square Enix Cafe from the beginning are so important to the team that our sources ask us not to mention them by name. They want all the honors to go into the “Cafe Group” that have been blending together for years and combined with their strengths to create something bigger than the sum of their parts.

Immersive game for everyone

“We exist as a place where fans immerse themselves in the world of Square Enix, not only through gameplay, but also through familiarizing them with the company’s IPS,” the staff said.

This is achieved through works of art, sculptures and a variety of goods (from handbags to glassware) as well as creative dishes and beverages. Essentially, it allows people to experience the game in all five senses and brings them closer to Square Enix’s creative virtual world, which makes the space more popular with new immigrants.

“Most of our guests are naturally fans of the titles we exhibit,” said Cafe Group members. “But, regardless of how we work with it, some clients have become fans of the cafe itself. Many of them are in their 20s, Women in their 30s and 40s.”

Even if they are not long-term fans of game fans promoted by cafes, they will only be surrounded by all game cultures, normalizing them in their minds. This is how people overcome their worries and give video games a chance.

Emotional Journey

Eight and a half years didn’t seem long, but during that period, Square Enix Cafe helped encourage many new players and gave them and senior fans a lifetime of memories.

“We often run a single title or series multiple times with the support of the game’s creative team. I think the cafe has always been a valuable place for people to meet these creators,” the staff said.

Sometimes they would “meet” through artworks, and other times they were in person, such as J’nique Nicole and Emi Evans, singer and songwriter NIER: Automatic, Visited the cafe and sang songs they helped to write.

Less than two months away, the Cafe Group has provided its fans with a simple message: “Thank you for visiting us for the past eight and a half years. Although this cafe will be closed soon, this will not be the case. It doesn’t mean the end of the collaboration space of Square Enix. We hope to see you again one day in another form. Before that, take care of yourself.”

Alternative square Enks position

If you can’t go to Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to say your last goodbye in person Artia New moon and Square Enks Garden Shibuya’s official store.

Due to the popularity of cafes and limited inventory, certain promotional dishes and drinks require reservations and avoid long-term waiting times.

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