Ikebukuro's CAFÉ CINNAMON, the Ensemble Stars! Sacred Site, Closes in December 2026
The closure removes a rare permanent fan pilgrimage site that faithfully recreated an in-game setting without explicit branding, a format that had sustained a dedicated community for over five years.
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The permanent Ensemble Stars!-themed café CAFÉ CINNAMON in Ikebukuro will end its project on December 29, 2026, after about five and a half years. The closure is due to aging of the tenant and facilities. The café, which faithfully recreates the in-game café, opened in May 2021 and operates on a reservation system.
CAFÉ CINNAMON, the permanent café in Ikebukuro that recreates the café from Ensemble Stars!, will close on December 29, 2026. The announcement, made on the café's official X account, cites aging of the tenant and facilities as the reason. The café opened in May 2021 and has operated as a reservation-only space with 90-minute time slots, serving about 70 authentic café items. Unlike typical character collaboration cafes, CAFÉ CINNAMON carried no explicit Ensemble Stars! branding but reproduced the in-game interior down to the counter, stools, ceiling lights, and sound system. Fans have responded with regret and calls for a relocation or renovation reopening. The café will continue normal operations until its final day.
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