Hello, everyone. I’m Ren Koseki. Whether it’s the anime series, Pokémon Go or one of the many other games, the Pokémon franchise is loved by kids and adults alike. There was even the recent Detective Pikachu movie which was a huge hit as well! Obviously I went to see it too. That fluffy Pikachu was just too cute. Check out my Detective Pikachu hat in the photo.   I absolutely adore Pokémon and find myself often dining together with them at the Pokémon Café. Today, I’d like to show you all what it’s like there! The Pokémon Café is located inside the Pokémon Center (a merchandise shop) on the 5^th floor of Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C.. It’s important to keep in mind that the café is reservation-only. You must book a specific time slot before going. You can do this by heading to the café’s official website. Pokémon roam all around the café – it’s like a dream come true for all fans! Trying to spot them all is another part of the fun of coming here. There’s a photo spot inside with two Pikachu in the background wearing cute staff uniforms. Expect to see Pikachu in many different forms like this which you won’t find anywhere else.   Of course, the food and drinks on the menu are all Pokémon-themed too. Here is the drink I ordered: Choose-Your-Own-Pokémon Latte: ¥756 (Tax Included)   The café’s classic latte. You can choose to have latte art from all Pokémon up to No. 251 in the Pokédex. I ordered the Detective Pikachu version of Jigglypuff. I didn’t want to ruin the beautiful art so it was hard to drink!   And for food... Eevee Teriyaki Chicken Burger: ¥1,598 (Tax Included)   I ordered the Eevee burger which is available for a limited time until September 6. The café menu has regular options as well as limited-time-only items too so you’re bound to see something new every time you visit. Most importantly however is that you can expect a visit to your table from a real Pokémon! Whoa, so fluffy! Eevee came to visit me this time around. You will get a visit from either Pikachu or Eevee. This was my 4^th or 5^th time at the café but the first time I got to encounter Eevee!   The Pokémon are led to each table by the staff to strike cute poses for you, and you’re free to take as many photos and videos are you like! This is my personal recommendation, but it’s fun to take a photo together with your latte art and plush toy of your favourite Pokémon. It looks like my Squirtle is enjoying itself too. And that’s the Pokémon Café, a dreamland for any Pokémon lover. Be sure to visit♡

Hello, readers! I'm Ren Koseki. Spring is here, and we're about to enter the Reiwa era.   When talking about spring, we've got to talk about spring anime! I've picked up some series from the season and compiled them into a list for you all with my own comments and opinions. Let's go!  

本日より「世話やきキツネの仙狐さん」放送開始です！ リムコロ先生（ @rimukoro ）のイラストコメントです！ 皆さん、しっぽのご用意を！ #仙狐さん pic.twitter.com/HUUwZZGYDN

— 「世話やきキツネの仙狐さん」公式 (@sewayakisenko) 2019年4月10日

• The Helpful Fox Senko-san

For those of you who need a relaxing break from the demands of day-to-day life, I recommend this moe-packed, heart-healing series!   The story follows Kuroto Nakano, a salary man completely exhausted from his mundane routine of simply going back and forth to and from work. One day, an 800-year-old fox girl by the name of Senko appears to him to take care of him. There are flashback scenes every now and then that hint at Kuroto having met Senko when he was a child. Watching their relationship unfold is interesting to watch. At any rate, this is one that people who are also fatigued should watch so they can feel cared for too.

©イクニラッパー／シリコマンダーズ

• Sarazanmai

You can never predict what's coming next or how the story will develop in this anime series!   Three middle school boys are transformed into kappa by Keppi who steals their shirokodama. In order for them to return to their human forms, they must fight kappa zombies by removing their shirokodama from them and retrieving their wish-granting dishes. The atmosphere of the series is ever-changing. At one point it suddenly turns into a musical with the kappa singing and dancing. It's an anime where you won't get the full scope by just watching two or three episodes, and while it's still ongoing that fact even now holds true.  

第4話「Video Killed the Radio Star」あらすじ更新☆https://t.co/Okx8LKH8rU#キャロチュー #CandT pic.twitter.com/B21QdkBKGA

— ＴＶアニメ「キャロル＆チューズデイ」(公式) (@carole_tuesday) April 25, 2019

• Carole & Tuesday

This series is set in a world 50 years after humans have migrated to Mars. It's an age where most of the culture is created by AI.   The story follows Carole, who was raised in a facility, and Tuesday, who was born into a wealthy family. These two musicians are drawn together by the same solitude they feel and dreams they hold. In an age where AI creates hit songs, these two characters' voices will change the world.   You will of course be invested in this story but it's the music that these two create that you will end up becoming a fan of. I'm interested to see how their voices will change this lonely, AI-developed world.  

📺好評放送中！！📺 TOKYO MX　毎週（日）24：30～ (再放送)毎週（日）21：30～ サンテレビ 毎週（日）24：30～ BS11 毎週(日)24：30～ KBS京都 毎週（日）24：45～ テレビ愛知 毎週（月）26：05～ AT-X　毎週（金）22:00～ 📺配信📺 ひかりTV 毎週（日）24：30～ #オカルト公務員 pic.twitter.com/1Ud0xC3wbz

— TVアニメ「真夜中のオカルト公務員」公式アカウント (@occultkoumuin) April 29, 2019

• Midnight Occult Civil Servants

Miyako Arata joins the "Nighttime Regional Relations" department of Shinjuku Ward Office. Each of Tokyo's 23 wards in this story is home to one such department. Their work sees them coming into contact with occult-like beings such as gods, spirits and angels. These beings appear in order to patch things up where an ordinary human encounters some kind of problem.   Miyako is supposed to be just a newbie, but he has an ability that none of the others have: he is able to communicate with these beings. His roots, and the events surrounding theme, are another interesting part of this interesting anime!

©吾峠呼世晴/集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

This is an anime adaptation of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba which is currently serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump.   The protagonist Tanjiro lived a happy live together with his family in the mountains where they sold charcoal. One day a demon comes and slaughters his family. The sole survivor, Tanjiro's sister, is turned into a demon, though not completely. Tanjiro sets off to find a way to turn his sister back into a human. The story is harsh and the battle scenes are exhilarating. Will Tanjiro be able to save his sister? We will find out as we carry on watching the story unfold.     These are the five anime series I am checking out this season! Asakusa in Sarazanmai and Shinjuku in Midnight Occult Civil Servants are actual places so it's fun to watch! It might be fun to visit the locations they visit too.   It's looking to be a great spring this year with so many great looking anime series this season.