Japanese Pop Idol Performance and Otaku in Akihabara

Details

"Dear Stage" is outfitted with a performance hall, where you can catch pop idol themed performances from girls singing songs from anime. You can also experience the otaku(nerd) phenomenon among the performers most ardent fans, whose legendary cheering and shows of support have spawned a notable subculture of its own.

- There are 3 performances daily : start from 6:30pm, 8pm, 9:20pm.
- In addition to the 1st floor stage, a cafe is also at your disposal in the upper floors. (Taable charge, food and drink are charged separately)
The performers will also perform in the "Dear Stage" upstairs café.

You may enter anytime you please from 6pm onwards. Performance times are subject to change in case of special events.

Availability:: Every day. Start from 6:30pm, 8:00pm and 9:20pm.
Duration:: 1 hour
Speaks:: 日本語 (Fluent)
English (Beginner)
Area:: Tokyo
Nearest station:: 10 minutes on foot from Akihabara Station (秋葉原）on the JR Sobu Line (総武線) or the Hibiya Subway Line (日比谷線）
Min Participants:: 1
Max Participants:: 10
Possessions:: None
Remarks:: Taking pictures, audio and visual recording is strictly prohibited.

Review (1)

Diego	I have been in Japan for 6 months and this has been one of the best experiences! It's not only funny and interesting, but a real approach to the modern Japanese culture. You will hardly find more otaku places than this one. It even includes a Maid café upstairs! this represents Akihabara better than any other thing I have done there. Let me describe the show itself. The Otage is a performance made by wannabes J-idol girls whjo sing famous song (or even their own ones) on a small stage a bit hidden in Akihabara. The venu consists of 2 stories. The first one has the stage whiule the second one is a maid cafe. The artists are dresses like maids so when they do not perform they are upstairs and you can talk to them. Anyway, as soon as we entered some of the girls talked to us, even in English, gave us posters with the cover of their records and info about them. It was very cool and one of the girls talked to us for a while also. Even when she was singing she said things in English for us. She was really nice, kawaii and moe ;) Being this incredible itself, the biggest show to me was given by the audience. Some salarymen, students, and people from all ages started coming and warming up. They were really usual clients there and knew many of the girls. Some even had t-shirts with their names! when the songs started then obviously knew the lyrics and danced like their lives was at stake. I thought some arms would fly off their bodies or they would get a heart-attack! It was so funny how energetic they were. I was looking at them more than at the performers!! they are REAL REAL OTAKUS. Try to find this somewhere else! If you are any interested in Manga, Anime, or want to know what Akihabara represents nowadays further than the old Radio Center and electronics parts selling, this is the best you can do. It was so rewarding and surprisingly good for someone who had been there for half a year already. Ikimashou!!

Diego

I have been in Japan for 6 months and this has been one of the best experiences! It's not only funny and interesting, but a real approach to the modern Japanese culture. You will hardly find more otaku places than this one. It even includes a Maid café upstairs! this represents Akihabara better than any other thing I have done there.

Let me describe the show itself. The Otage is a performance made by wannabes J-idol girls whjo sing famous song (or even their own ones) on a small stage a bit hidden in Akihabara. The venu consists of 2 stories. The first one has the stage whiule the second one is a maid cafe. The artists are dresses like maids so when they do not perform they are upstairs and you can talk to them. Anyway, as soon as we entered some of the girls talked to us, even in English, gave us posters with the cover of their records and info about them. It was very cool and one of the girls talked to us for a while also. Even when she was singing she said things in English for us. She was really nice, kawaii and moe ;)

Being this incredible itself, the biggest show to me was given by the audience. Some salarymen, students, and people from all ages started coming and warming up. They were really usual clients there and knew many of the girls. Some even had t-shirts with their names! when the songs started then obviously knew the lyrics and danced like their lives was at stake. I thought some arms would fly off their bodies or they would get a heart-attack! It was so funny how energetic they were. I was looking at them more than at the performers!! they are REAL REAL OTAKUS. Try to find this somewhere else!

If you are any interested in Manga, Anime, or want to know what Akihabara represents nowadays further than the old Radio Center and electronics parts selling, this is the best you can do. It was so rewarding and surprisingly good for someone who had been there for half a year already. Ikimashou!!

Price

1000

About the host

Dear Stage

"Dear Stage" has nurtured a host of performers, pro and amateur alike. From DJs to models, young women of all types have graced the venue with their artistic expression. As they also work at cafe and bar in the same building. Guests are able to interact with them off the stage. The music and design are brought to you through the participation of well-known anime creators. Of course, none of this would be complete without the unique experience of the accompanying otaku subculture.