Otaku Cafe UK
A project in London, UK by Deanne Pierre & Sami Hoang000days
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Otaku cafe UK combines our love of Japanese culture & Maid cafe franchise. Providing a lasting experience, that keeps you smiling.
Backers: 39
Average Pledge Per Backer: £51
Funded: £2,000 of £1,500
Dates: Feb 24th -> Apr 25th (60 days)
Project By: Deanne Pierre & Sami Hoang
Backers: 39
Average Pledge Per Backer: £51
Funded: £2,000 of £1,500
Dates: Feb 24th -> Apr 25th (60 days)
Project By: Deanne Pierre & Sami Hoang
£2,000
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 25 @ 19:30 -0400 GMT
133%
of goal
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Latest News
Presenting our new chocolate cake ^_^ 
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
こんにちはみなさん (Hello everyone) Presenting our new chocolate cake that completes our official menu. Based on the feedback we received from the focus group, we decided to use chocolate sponge rather than red velvet sponge and we had... (Read More)
Otaku Cafe update ^_^
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
こんにちはみんなさん (Hello everyone), We have great news. We will be acquiring the amazing 1st and 2nd prizes for our October competition (Oh by the way they are authentic Japanese items ;D). We want to ensure that the winners get the best... (Read More)
3rd Place Prizes
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
みなさん、こんにちは (Hello everyone) Those that purchase raffle tickets with us will have a chance of winning one of these book collections (Meru Puri & Vampire Knight Art book will be one prize). Good Luck! Code Geass Meru Puri... (Read More)
Happy Easter
April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
ハッピーイースターみんな (Happy Easter everyone). In the spirit of Easter, we would like to share one of the cutest islands in Japan. Ōkunoshima - Rabbit Island https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUcsk7UZvcU (Read More)
Yay! Our new business cards have arrived ^_^
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Otaku Cafe Business Cards! (Read More)
Here are some more pictures from our focus group!
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Here are a few more pictures from the focus group we held a couple of weeks ago. We will revamp the questionnaire and post it here so that we can get your thoughts and opinions on what we have shown off so far as well as what we can do to... (Read More)
Focus group update #3
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The most popular cake that we presented was the Green Tea Matcha cake. This cake was voted the best among the group as it was light and refreshing. All those that tried this cake had agreed that they would not only buy this cake but share it with... (Read More)
Focus Group Update #2
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, Presenting our Strawberry Vanilla cake; this came in as a close second to the most enjoyed cake of the day, according to the feedback we received it was sweet, fruity and left a pleasant taste in their mouths. We believe that it is safe to... (Read More)
Focus group update #1
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings all, As you know, the Otaku team held a small focus group for people to try our drinks and cakes. We carefully prepared each cake and drink with care and the results were wonderful. Presenting is our Red Velvet cake; this one was voted... (Read More)
We have been featured on Otakugamers.uk
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Excellent news guys, our Kickstarter has now been featured on http://www.otakugamers.uk/ We are really excited about this collaboration and hope that it can generate even more people to us. (Read More)
New Logo and profile pic
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have made a new background logo and profile picture. We worked hard to ensure we make our brand stand out as much as possible and hope that you all like it ^_^. Welcome Pic Jigglypuff Maid (Read More)
Check out our new business cards
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Otaku Cafe Business card design We cannot wait for them to arrive ^_^ (Read More)
Status Update!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, This Saturday, we will be holding a small focus group to test out the products we will be selling once we launch. We will also be taking that time to gather feedback and suggestions as well as creating a full video of our results. We will... (Read More)
New stock has arrived!!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Imported some stock from Japan We have imported our Melon syrup from Japan. It arrived within 3 days which is amazing, we cannot wait to test it out during our focus group session this weekend. ^_^ (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #8
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? Around 24 billion pairs of chopsticks are used in Japan each year!! (We love using chopsticks ^_^) Chopsticks ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #8
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Maid cafés have become so embedded in Japanese media and fetish culture that it is hard to imagine a Tokyo without them. There are now about 217 maid cafes in Japan, but the good news is that increased competition is making them much, much crazier.... (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #7
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? In Japan, 90% of mobile phones are waterproof because youngsters use them even in the shower. Waterproof mobile phones ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #7
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
A Tokyo maid café had once published a list of ten rules that customers should follow in a maid café.[8] For example, customers should not touch a maid's body, ask for a maid's personal contact information, or otherwise invade her personal privacy.... (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #6
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? Sleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan, as it's viewed as exhaustion from working hard. Sleeping @ work ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #6
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
One common rule in a maid café is that photographs of maids or the café interior are forbidden. However, customers may have the option of paying an extra fee in order to get his or her photograph taken with a maid, possibly hand-decorated by the... (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #5
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? In Japan there are more pets than children O.0 ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #5
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? Most maid cafés offer menus similar to those of more typical cafés. Customers can order coffee, other beverages, and a wide variety of entrées and desserts. However, in maid cafés, waitresses will often decorate a customer’s... (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #4
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Maid cafés were originally designed primarily to cater to the fantasies of male otaku, fans of anime, manga, and video games. The image of the maid is one that has been popularized and fetishized in many manga and anime series, as well as in gal... (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #4
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Square Watermelons are grown by Japanese farmers for easier stack and store. Square Watermelon ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Look at what we have ･ﾟ✧ლ(╹ε╹ლ)
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Maid Apron We received our first maid outfit and will be customising the apron to fit each themed maid we have. Stay tuned for more pictures and videos ^_^ (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #2
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Japanese Trains are among the world's most punctual: their average delay is just 18 seconds. Trains ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #3
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Waitresses in maid cafés are often chosen on the basis of their appearance; most are young, attractive and innocent-looking women. Some maid cafés even have cross-dressing males as maids. Cute Japanese Maids ~ Otaku Cafe... (Read More)
Fun Japanese Fact of the Day #1
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? Geisha means "person of the arts" and the first geisha were actually men not women! ~ Otaku Cafe (｡◕‿◕｡) (Read More)
Fun Maid fact of the Day #2
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? The maid costume varies from cafe to cafe but most are based upon the costume of French maids and are often composed of a dress, a petticoat, a pinafore, a matching hair accessory (such as a frill or a bow), and stockings. Sometimes... (Read More)
Fun Fact of the Day #1
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know? The first permanent maid café, known as Cure Maid Café, was established in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan, in March 2001, because of this, maid cafés are becoming increasingly popular. The standard uniform is an elegant French maid... (Read More)
Being creative!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been designing our logo and maids. The sketches Sami have made are pretty awesome right? ^_^ Sketching (Read More)
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