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Official Anime Twist: Disney Princesses Get a Unique Makeover

Discover how iconic Disney Princesses have been transformed into anime characters at a special cafe.
Official Anime Twist: Disney Princesses Get a Unique Makeover

Highlights

  • Experience the beloved Disney Princesses like Cinderella and Ariel in a new anime style, gaining popularity in Japan.
  • Oh My Cafe in Shibuya offers themed food and merchandise featuring manga-style Disney Princesses for fans to immerse themselves in.
  • Exclusive to Japan, this collaboration showcases official artwork reimagining well-known Disney characters in an exciting new light.

Japanese anime and manga have a significant influence in Japan, but Western media, particularly Disney, also holds a special place in Japanese pop culture. Disney's characters, movies, and theme parks are adored by a diverse audience in Japan, transcending age, gender, and societal backgrounds.

While most Disney content in Japan remains unchanged from its original form, there are exclusive adaptations made specifically for the Japanese audience. Recently, a unique collection of artwork has been unveiled in Japan, presenting renowned Disney princesses in a fresh and playful anime or manga style, offering a delightful twist to familiar characters.

Exploring the Anime-Style Disney Princesses

What sets this set of artwork apart is its official status. These new princess illustrations are part of a special collaboration showcased at Oh My Cafe under the theme "Manga Princess." Oh My Cafe, known for its rotating themes, has previously featured collaborations with various Japanese and Western media franchises like Jurassic World, Star Wars, and Pokémon, but the Manga Princess cafe introduces a unique fusion of Japanese pop culture with beloved Disney characters.

The cafe not only offers specially themed food, drinks, and exclusive merchandise but also presents a refreshing take on familiar characters, setting it apart from previous Disney collaborations at the cafe.

The chosen princesses for the Manga Princess theme include Cinderella, Ariel, Tiana, Belle, and Snow White, all reimagined as shojo-style manga characters with distinctive features like large sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks, albeit in full color.

Acquiring the Official Manga-Style Disney Artwork

At the Manga Princess cafe, visitors can purchase merchandise featuring these anime-style Disney princesses, including key chains, badges, stickers, and more. The merchandise showcases all five princesses or individual characters, adding an element of surprise for fans.

Additionally, the cafe offers a menu of manga-style Disney Princess-inspired dishes and drinks, such as heart-shaped princess curry, colorful fruit toast, and pasta with sauce options matching the princesses' colors. The themed fruit drinks come with a muddler featuring a charm of the corresponding princess in her manga-style artwork.

Even if one cannot visit the Manga Princess cafe in person, the captivating artwork is a delight to behold, offering a fresh perspective on familiar characters in a manga or anime style. Given Disney's popularity in Japan, the Manga Princess cafe is expected to be a hit, showcasing official new art in a charming and distinctive style.

The Disney Manga Princess cafe at Oh My Cafe is scheduled to run from April 26th, 2024, to June 9th, 2024, in Shibuya, Tokyo. Reservations are available on the official website.

Source: Oh My Cafe

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