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Are you 99.9% devoted to 2D girls where the other 0.1% is casually curious about 3D girls? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in a 3D girls bedroom playing with her in pajamas? Well wonder no more thanks to the entrepreneurial otaku business mind.

AkibaMap brings us coverage of Akiba Girls Dormitory [[Akiba Jyoshi Ryo]あきば女子寮] - a bit like the maid cafes without the food. Well you can bring your own food but they charge you an extra 500 yen - for bringing *your own food*! Not much different than a slap in the face with a wet dog.

Below: The dormitory is an office done up to look like a dorm filled with girls bedrooms.
Below: The girl next doors bedroom. Cute and cosy eh?
Below: A not so cute n cosy bedroom with a view of Akiba out the window ^^;
Below: Some of the bed rooms have a Wii. The girl will grab your Wiimote and yank it around the room.
Below: And this is what it all costs.
  • 1,680 yen - "Normal" course (Sit with girl in her room and talk)
  • 2,000 yen - "Lil Massage" course (Girl massages your shoulders on your way out)
  • 2,300 yen - "Deluxe" course (Girl massages your shoulders and hands - make sure to wipe your hands clean of soldiers before)
  • 1,000 yen - "Normal" course for girls (for girls who are "girls-love" types)
  • 1,500 yen - Girls photo course - you can wear the girls costumes and take photos.
All the courses above last 30 mins where they then chuck you out.
If you want to play games like "paper scissors stone" with the girl then they charge you a measly 200 yen extra. Thats not all folks, they have more extras to add to the bill which should hopefully bleed the otaku dry of their money as follows.
  • 1,000 yen - "Koromo Gae" - pay this to get the girl to change into a costume.
  • 1,000 yen - Chekki - "Chekki" is a product (by fuji film I think) - a bit like an instant poloroid camera. Pay this to have a pic with the girl. Then take the pic and show your friends who your new girlfriend is.
  • 1,000 yen - "Renai Manga" - "Renai" means "Romance." The girl will read you a romantic manga - you are not allowed to have your hands in your pocket while she reads.
  • 1,000 yen - "Binta" - a "Binta" is a slap to the face. Yes! pay to be slapped in the face by a girl in pajamas!
  • 1,000 yen - Pay extra to have your shoulders massaged for longer.
Below: Another typical girls bedroom. What you wont find are beds because this is not the place to go for hanky panky. If you are looking for hanky panky then there are plenty of places in Kabukicho in Shinjuku. Just watch out for the Yakuza.
Below: And here are some pics of cutie Sola-chan who "lives" at the dorm. You can see her asking you to visit her in the video on the official site.
The dorm has its rules that are listed on this page which are...
  • Dont take your own photos - or the dorm manager will 'confiscate' your camera (they can try).
  • Dont touch the girls - especially their eyes.
  • Dont tease the girls - especially the size of their eyes.
  • Dont ask the girl for private mail address or phone number.
  • Dont ask the girls personal questions (what color are your pantsu etc).
  • Dont run amok (what sort of rule is that?)
  • Dont bring glass bottles (which you may break and hold the dorm girls hostage)
  • Drunk or members belonging to violent groups are not allowed. Violent group members are easily spotted because they have "I am a violent group member" written on their foreheads.
  • Depending on how busy they are, they may chuck you out after 1 - 2 hours.
Convinced? If so then a map of the dorms is here.
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The White Testament in Mexico!!!!!!111oneone
Student, Writer and Graphic/Web Designer
Registered on 2007/11/17 10:08
I'm very very serious about this: I love akiba, but I would never go to a place like "girls bedroom"...
Private dances are way more fun, and the girls really touch you, get to kiss them, and way more ^^ (I don't want to sound a pervert, but I'm mexican, so what can I do xD)
(ID #71255) Posted on 2008/02/02 05:19
BandAiD in 米国
C. Engineering Student
Registered on 2008/01/08 08:52
Well this is certainly interesting...

I can't imagine paying money to do this, I think it's better to actually get a girlfriend...then again when you think about how much a girlfriend costs, this isn't so bad after all! :P
(ID #71256) Posted on 2008/02/02 05:26
Phenie in South Africa
Catgirl Trainer.
Registered on 2007/01/08 15:26
Interesting, bet it's ever more expensive than a Maid Cafe though... and they're expensive enough from what I've heard :P

I'd much rather get food with my cute girls than have to bring it. ^^
(ID #71257) Posted on 2008/02/02 05:46
Nekki in Macau near HongKong
Student, working hard to become IT Professional.
Registered on 2007/01/14 21:40
I.. I.. I wanna try "Normal" course for girls!!!!

Mmm.. I'm just curious :P
(ID #71258) Posted on 2008/02/02 05:46
necrophadian in a van down by the river
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
I could imagine masochists paying for binta (slap in the face), some people like tough love. Waste of good money if you ask me. I'd rather take a close friend with me to a maid cafe and enjoy the conversation and ambiance.  This place must be targeting virgins or dudes who haven't been in a relationship close enough to merit being beside a girl in her pyjamas. 

Dirty, old, lecherous men could also be potential customers.

This thing kind of reminds me of Geisha...you go in there not necessarily to have sex but to be entertained. Its like exactly how a geisha would entertain men with poetry,  playing a shamisen, casual conversation about the weather, etc. Now replace the kimono w/ pyjamas; ditch the shamisen for a Wiimote; and instead of remarking to the geiko about how beautiful the cherry blossoms are, tell the gyaru about how awesome the latest episode of .




(ID #71259) Posted on 2008/02/02 05:56
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Bed-less bedroom is not a bedroom >_<

Anyway I wouldn't want to waste time and money on this senseless service.

I'd rather get more doujinshi.
(ID #71261) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:01
radical anime fan in Flaming Singapore; caused by a lack of a Sunwell.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
pay 1000 yen to get slapped in the face... who would buy that?? Granted, it's a cute girl giving the slap, but... overall this place is for people who have too much time to waste. 
(ID #71262) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:17
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Hmm... I find it less interesting than the "ear-cleaning (with non-official wax drinking)" or "massage by maids" services...

As always, there is the issue of time and differential prices depending on the service offered, but the latter are not even interesting. 

Let's take for example: 
- You can't touch them but sure they can slap you silly for a crazy price.
- If you are a Janken Master and beat them at it, you can't even tease them. That's bitter victory for you.
- They stir you up with romantic manga, but you sure must stay at a distance and refrain from thinking that love will blossom between you and her.

Guess that if you're looking for true love, this surely is not the place to be. ^^
And please don't tell me there are surveillance cameras installed. That would take the cake. ^^;
(ID #71263) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:17
Rin in Canada
Student Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/04 16:17
You pay money to wear the girls costume. That is soooo screwed up. It's a weird place. I know a friend that would love this. I wouldn't. I would perfer a regular maid cafe.
(ID #71264) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:17
FatBastard in hostage negotiations
Hungarian Pole Vaulter
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
Lame. Me no get.

Video just shows an old guy slap fest. Must be their specialty. Do you have to bring your own wet dog, or will one be provided at extra charge?

(ID #71265) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:21
don in Minnesota USA
Engineering Student
Registered on 2007/10/23 00:10
Wow this is for the like .0000000001 percentage of men who have never been in a girl's bedroom before? =/

I guess it isn't expensive, but who would want to pay money to talk to an ugly girl?
(ID #71266) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:23
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
interesting concept especially the "girl-love" service which is within m interest ^___^

but i'd rather have my money spent at a maid cafe but i wouldn't mind to try the place out ^__^

btw, i saw an advertisement in one of those photos that they have happy hours...i'm curious on what kind of service they do during happy hour =3
(ID #71267) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:31
Aya Kyunik in Melbourne, Australia
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
Registered on 2007/05/22 16:38
If I was ridiculously rich, I might pay for this...but I think I'd find it kinda creepy to "chat" to a girl who you are paying for, what would you talk about? 

Each to their own I guess, I'll stick to my 2D stuff ^^;
(ID #71268) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:46
Vic Fieger in Mass., USA
Typographer
Registered on 2007/11/23 15:02
Who ever heard of patronizing a business and not being allowed to touch the employees' eyes?
(ID #71270) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:51
Akiba-Kid in California, USA
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:35
I've seen maid cafe work so this looks pretty good gimmick as well.  I wouldn't go visit this though, I though even paying to go to maid cafe was little overdoing it -_-
(ID #71271) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:54
angeldaze in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:14
Interesting concept though, like its said theres always something for someone.
(ID #71272) Posted on 2008/02/02 06:54
deftoned in Northern California, USA
Registered on 2007/12/14 16:18
Guess the concept appeals to many out there. Something wacky about it to me though.
(ID #71273) Posted on 2008/02/02 07:18
Registered on 2007/09/03 23:40
bed room = 1 girl
maid cafe = many girls :D

Do I get to change into pajama too? :w
(ID #71274) Posted on 2008/02/02 07:20
Jesper in Viborg, Denmark, Europe, Earth
Plast Processing Engineer
Registered on 2007/07/16 23:56
Only in Japan! Fun concept though, and some seriously cute girls...
(ID #71275) Posted on 2008/02/02 07:22
ケヴィン in Sacramento California, USA
High School student
Registered on 2007/11/13 15:04
i think i have a better idea and a cheaper idea... how bout... just find a girl friend... its free and you get to touch her eyes sooner or later... and much much more
(ID #71277) Posted on 2008/02/02 07:43
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
It looks like my sister's room but only on a large scale perhaps 5 times bigger XD.
(ID #71279) Posted on 2008/02/02 08:21
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:53
he he.. i cna get slaped in the face by my wife for free.. :D  and i can extend that honor to everybody who wants it too.. 500 yen instead of 1000 >:D he he
(ID #71280) Posted on 2008/02/02 08:23
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
No hanky panky kinda rules out my chances of a visit ... looks like it's off to Kabukicho for me.
(ID #71283) Posted on 2008/02/02 09:06
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
LOL! Next they'll be charging you to get kicked in the b@lls by a cute girl... Oops, I just gave them another idea...
(ID #71284) Posted on 2008/02/02 09:41
e-jump in Malaysia
Test Engineer
Registered on 2007/12/22 21:34
put 3D girls aside, i like the fancy decorations/arrangement in the rooms. Simple and nice. Should give me some idea on rearranging my room LOL
(ID #71285) Posted on 2008/02/02 10:23
Registered on 2007/12/17 19:42
weird lol
so that massage for girls for the "girl's love" type...do they encourage experimentation or what?  lol
(ID #71286) Posted on 2008/02/02 10:35
Otaku-WannaBE in Hell
Student
Registered on 2008/01/17 18:19
I'd rather go to the cafe'. There's more girls you can look at than going to a bedroom visit. Bedroom visit will probably have one or two girls in it and I personaly like the maid suits than pajamas. (Too common should I say...)
(ID #71287) Posted on 2008/02/02 10:52
junq man in former superpower
trying to stay relevant
Registered on 2007/08/18 05:03
I've got an idea - sneak into a real girls bedroom and get "binta" for nothing!
(ID #71288) Posted on 2008/02/02 10:57
DrGUID in London
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
Registered on 2007/11/14 20:13
That sounds fun, but I would probably run amok and get thrown out.

How much is it to play with their Barbie dolls?
(ID #71289) Posted on 2008/02/02 11:12
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:53
Id rather have the maids. plus you can also hire a ton of them out & they probably wouldnt mind being cuddled :P
(ID #71290) Posted on 2008/02/02 11:44
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 13:35
lol wth, 1000 yen to get slapped? I could touch random girls on street and get slapped at the same time for free.
(ID #71291) Posted on 2008/02/02 11:46
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
This is either a stroke of genius and a natural evolution of the maid cafe, of one of the dumbest things to cater for a niche fetish.

So, which one is it?
(ID #71292) Posted on 2008/02/02 11:47
gweb in Statesboro, GA
Student
Registered on 2008/01/30 23:45
This is inferior to maid cafes in every since of the word. I really don't see how people could pay just to get (probably) super weak massages and slapped in the face (and the occasional custom change.)

Waste of time and money.
(ID #71293) Posted on 2008/02/02 11:55
Cribba in Swe
Registered on 2007/01/27 19:01
The poster on the wall in the third pic looks like something from:

http://ryusukehamamoto.deviantart.com/
(ID #71294) Posted on 2008/02/02 12:03
shippoyasha in NYC
NEET
Registered on 2007/06/10 15:34
If I can have access to the panty drawer..
(ID #71295) Posted on 2008/02/02 13:03
andra in Singapore
Secondary Student~
Registered on 2007/11/06 14:19
"for girls who are girls-love type" 

for a second, I thought I saw a typo lol
(ID #71296) Posted on 2008/02/02 13:09
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
It would be too awkward.

I mean, I'd really like to be in some place like that, but not paying for that.

Her place (and she) is really cute and all... but when you have to pay to sneeze, breathe and pretty much everything you do on that room, it just kills the mood.

Also: What good is that cute room if you can't touch her? :P

Pajamas are best if you can... well... make some wrinkles on it.
(ID #71297) Posted on 2008/02/02 13:38
Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore
Student
Registered on 2006/12/30 22:16
lol thats original, get slap for 1000 yen. Who the hell in the right mind would do that man. Maybe someone obsessed with face slapping fetish?
(ID #71298) Posted on 2008/02/02 13:43
janken in Germany
Student
Registered on 2008/01/24 04:10
You are not allowed to do anything!!! But what's funny is, that you can pay them to slap you... S T R A N G E
(ID #71299) Posted on 2008/02/02 14:04
ornehx in Penang, Malaysia
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:02
wow japan never fails to amaze me. so many great business ideas.
sola-chan is so cute...i would pay her to slap me no problem
(ID #71300) Posted on 2008/02/02 15:23
Sakari in Tokyo
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
0_o Poor super otaku... the very fact that a business like this exist makes me feel so sorry for the people who need to use it...
(ID #71302) Posted on 2008/02/02 15:54
BIGGU-gAi in Between Tengoku & Jigoku...
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
Registered on 2008/02/02 00:26
Wow...After having to pay so much, i do wonder how good the service must be.


But, honestly,

even if the service is top class, i don't think I'll find myself in those sort of places. Would rather "waste that sort of money on other things like figures or parts. (com parts that is)
(ID #71304) Posted on 2008/02/02 16:02
qingy in center of the galaxy
SMS
Registered on 2007/10/06 05:09
i'd think about it if she was in lingerie, if not then that's the biggest ripoff i've ever heard of. you can't do anything other than sit and stare, and even if you are staring, you can't stare at anything good otherwise it'll be like teasing. no thanks.
(ID #71305) Posted on 2008/02/02 16:12
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
This seems a little bit too much like masturbation without the payoff. Guys, instead of spending your hard earned money on this, please just go find a chick.. I dont care if shes Fugly, we all have to start somewhere. Dont be shy, just go get her, and treat her kinda crappy, and you will get to touch eyes, get massages, and she might even slap you for free!!! 
(ID #71306) Posted on 2008/02/02 16:22
Alafista OTAKU in Singapore
Singapore Customs
Registered on 2006/12/25 11:34
If i want to see a girl in pyjamas i can just go to my girlfriend house .. its free
(ID #71308) Posted on 2008/02/02 16:37
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
You don't need a bedroom to do hanky panky. lol.  Poor otakus being ripped off with their monies.
(ID #71309) Posted on 2008/02/02 16:43
Nizmo47 in マレシア、世界
学生
Registered on 2007/09/28 13:25
I don't think I'll be going to this place.

But if, if there's a girl out there who has that kind of neat, clean, cute and well maintained room or rooms.

I'd marry her.
(ID #71310) Posted on 2008/02/02 17:14
rakushu in Mexico
Leecher
Registered on 2007/09/11 03:08
WTF!!?? I prefer the maid cafe visit ^^

Maybe I'll take both
(ID #71311) Posted on 2008/02/02 17:54
Kazos in London, UK
Student
Registered on 2008/01/29 05:44
Doesn't really appeal to me,  but it's interesting to see the ideas people come up with to appeal to the otaku market. What crazy ideas could follow?

And yeah, I'd probably prefer a visit to a maid cafe.
(ID #71312) Posted on 2008/02/02 18:05
chun in friend's shoppu ^^
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
I love the fabric of her pajamas! LOL
(ID #71313) Posted on 2008/02/02 18:17
Koji98 in Arlington, Texas
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Registered on 2007/11/04 12:31
I would pay just so I could see their expression when a 6 ft. tall American walk in and not say a single word.


Better yet, do this at a maid cafe so I can get a soda while hanging out.
(ID #71314) Posted on 2008/02/02 18:20
Marcus Tyr in LA, California
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
Registered on 2007/01/15 09:58
Not my cup of tea.
(ID #71315) Posted on 2008/02/02 18:59
mavadotar in Peterborough/Ottawa, Canada
Game Development Student
Registered on 2007/12/11 19:26
The only scenario where the slap in the face would be a good thing, would be if it was in public, with lots of cute girls there, and then the girl slapped you in the face and said something to the effect of you being the best lover and she was pissed off with you for breaking up with her. Not that I've thought much about it.
(ID #71316) Posted on 2008/02/02 20:21
Meimi132 in Back end of nowhere, aka Norfolk, England