My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected Collab Cafe Opens in Jimbocho for the Series' 15th Anniversary

Published: August 31, 2026
My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected Collab Cafe Opens in Jimbocho for the Series' 15th Anniversary

Cafe Lish, on the first floor of the Shogakukan Building in Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood, is holding a limited-time collaboration cafe to mark the 15th anniversary of the light novel series My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. The "Oregairu Collab Cafe" runs from Friday, September 18, through Friday, October 30, 2026, offering five limited-edition desserts and drinks inspired by the series.

Cafe Lish, near Jimbocho Station, is known for its self-roasted coffee and curry rice, reflecting the neighborhood's identity as Tokyo's book town. For this collaboration, the cafe has built a lineup around the world of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected — five character-themed desserts and drinks in total.

Limited-Time Menu and Bonus Gifts

Each collaboration drink comes with an acrylic charm of its character, and the cover-art cake can be chosen from four different book-cover designs. Anyone who orders a collaboration drink or a cover-art cake also receives a free original coaster (see below).

Period September 18 (Friday) to October 30 (Friday), 2026
Venue Cafe Lish (1-minute walk from Jimbocho Station)
Menu 5 limited-edition desserts and drinks

*Hours and other details are subject to change. Check Cafe Lish's official Instagram or X for the latest updates.

Character-Themed Drinks

Hachiman Hikigaya's Lemon Ginger Cola — ¥1,100 (tax included)

A crisp cola combining refreshing lemon with a sharp kick of ginger. A slightly offbeat, hard-to-forget drink meant to capture Hachiman's particular brand of charm. Comes with a Hachiman Hikigaya acrylic charm.

Yukino Yukinoshita's Blue Lemon Squash — ¥1,100 (tax included)

A refreshing lemon squash with a striking, clear blue color. Crisp acidity balanced with just the right amount of sweetness expresses Yukino's composed, dignified air. Comes with a Yukino Yukinoshita acrylic charm.

Yui Yuigahama's Peach Strawberry Soda — ¥1,100 (tax included)

A bright, cute soda with the sweet-tart flavor of peach and strawberry. A drink as cheerful and approachable as Yui herself, with looks to match. Comes with a Yui Yuigahama acrylic charm.

Iroha Isshiki's Mango Lemon Soda — ¥1,100 (tax included)

A tropical mango soda given a refreshing lift from lemon, playful and just a little cheeky. It hides a bit of Iroha's mischievous charm beneath its sweetness. Comes with an Iroha Isshiki acrylic charm.

Choose Your Cover-Art Cake

Oregairu Cover-Art Cake — ¥1,800 each (tax included)

An original cake decorated with cover art from My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, available only at this collaboration cafe. Guests can choose from four different cover designs.

Free Gift: Original Coaster

Anyone who orders a collaboration drink or a cover-art cake receives an original coaster as a free gift.

15 Years of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected

My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected — known to fans as Oregairu — is a light novel series by Wataru Watari, published under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint. Centered on cynical high schooler Hachiman Hikigaya, the coming-of-age story has drawn a devoted fan base for its richly drawn cast of characters, and the series reached its 15th anniversary in 2026.

This collaboration marks the milestone with a limited menu and original gifts inspired by the series, giving fans a chance to soak in its world inside Cafe Lish.

15th Anniversary Special Site

About Cafe Lish

Cafe Lish is a café centered on self-roasted coffee and curry rice, also open for meals. It accepts private party bookings on request from nearby office workers.

Set on the first floor of the Shogakukan headquarters building in Jimbocho, Tokyo's book town, the cafe blends into the neighborhood while bringing a playful, character-filled atmosphere to the space, aiming to be a welcoming, community-rooted spot for culture.

Store: Cafe Lish

Address: 1F, Shogakukan Building, 2-3-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8001

Phone: 03-6261-9889

Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (weekdays)

*Hours are subject to change. For the latest updates, check Cafe Lish's official Instagram or X, or contact the store directly by phone.

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