Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Close After Eight-Year Run

Square Enix has announced the permanent closure of its themed cafe in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, set for March 31, 2025. The establishment, which has been a fixture in the otaku district for over eight years, is currently running its final Dragon Quest III remake promotion.

【#sqex_cafe】
—–大切なお知らせ—–
スクウェア・エニックス カフェは
2025年3月31日をもちまして
閉店させていただくこととなりました。

これまでみなさまに多大なるご愛顧をいただいたこと、感謝の言葉もございません。… pic.twitter.com/1BznrNDHs7

— sqex_cafe (@sqex_cafe) January 17, 2025

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The cafe first opened its doors in October 2016, originally located in the Yodobashi Camera electronics store. Its inaugural theme celebrated the launch of Final Fantasy XV, featuring specially designed menu items and interior decorations. In January 2020, the cafe relocated to its current spot near JR Akihabara Station, marking the occasion with a Final Fantasy VII Remake-themed celebration.

Throughout its operation, the Square Enix Cafe has served as a hub for fans to experience themed food, drinks, and merchandise tied to the company’s popular game franchises. The announcement of the closure came through the restaurant’s website, with management apologizing for the suddenness of the decision. While the cafe itself will cease operations, plans are in place to reopen the attached merchandise corner following renovations, though no specific timeline has been provided. The reason for the closure has not been officially disclosed.

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HD-2D版『 #DQ3 』コラボ
前期：12/7(土)～1/10(金)
後期：1/11(土)～1/31(金)#スクエニカフェ

🐤本日よりコラボがスタートです!!!!🐤
コラボメニューはもちろん、BGMやイラストなど、店内は #ドラクエ3 の世界に包まれておりますよ🙌

#スクエニカフェ #ARTNIA #ルイーダの酒場… https://t.co/bcSVyZqd2w pic.twitter.com/07DE2Tsem8

— sqex_cafe (@sqex_cafe) December 6, 2024

Fans still have the opportunity to visit the establishment during its final Dragon Quest III promotion, which features artwork from the recent remake, themed menu items, and franchise merchandise before its permanent closure.

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