Globally Popular Anime "Bluey" Debuts First Collaboration Cafe in Japan! Limited-Time Opening at Azabudai Hills from Monday, May 18, 2026

BBC Studios (hereinafter, BBC) will hold Japan's first limited-time collaboration cafe for the globally popular anime "Bluey" at Azabudai Hills, starting Monday, May 18, 2026. This campaign is implemented in collaboration with Azabudai Hills Cafe. During the period, the cafe interior will be decorated with "Bluey" characters, allowing visitors to enjoy an immersive world of the work surrounded by "Bluey" characters.

Bluey is a globally popular family animation series depicting the daily lives of Bluey and her family living in Australia. This time, ahead of the "Bluey in Cinema" release scheduled for June 12, 2026, a collaboration cafe will be held where visitors can experience the world of "Bluey" in real life.

The collaboration cafe will offer desserts that appear in "Bluey" episodes and menus that reproduce popular Australian foods. In addition, campaign-exclusive menus such as character-themed drinks and original cookies will also be available. All menus can be enjoyed for dine-in or takeout.

In conjunction with this campaign, a special "Bluey" exhibition will be held at the picture book gallery of Ogaki Bookstore Azabudai Hills store. The venue will display globally popular picture book series, as well as illustrations and goods introducing the world of the work. During the period, customers who purchase "Bluey" related books will receive an original sticker as part of a campaign.

Collaboration Cafe Overview ・Period: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 ・Location: Azabudai Hills Cafe (Tower Plaza B1) ・Business Hours: 8:00 – 23:00 *Reservations are not accepted. Please inquire at the cafe reception upon arrival.

Menu Food Australian Hot Dog 1400 yen (tax included) 100% beef Australian-style hot dog with french fries Meat Pie 1400 yen (tax included) A national dish indispensable for parties and events in Australia, with french fries Pavlova 800 yen (tax included) Australia's classic dessert with meringue, whipped cream, and fruit Bluey's Cookies 600 yen (tax included) Assorted cookies with illustrations of Bluey, Bingo, Muffin, and Socks

Drinks Bluey Soda 800 yen (tax included) Bluey-colored soda (carbonated) with vanilla ice cream and Bluey's cookies Bingo Smoothie 800 yen (tax included) Banana smoothie with whipped cream and Bingo's cookies Latte (Iced/Hot) 600 yen (tax included) Cafe latte with Bluey or Bingo latte art Iced Cocoa 600 yen (tax included) Iced cocoa with Bluey or Bingo latte art The above drinks will be served with an original coaster.

Visitor Benefits During the period, on weekdays only, customers who purchase a special menu drink will receive an original sticker.

Special Exhibition Overview ・Period: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 ・Location: Ogaki Bookstore Azabudai Hills store (Tower Plaza 4F) ・Business Hours: 11:00 – 20:00

About Bluey Created by Joe Brumm and produced by the multiple Emmy Award-winning Ludo Studio, the animated series "Bluey" has garnered global acclaim for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of family life and the joy of play.

The series depicts Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog (also known as a Blue Heeler), living with her dad, mum, and younger sister Bingo. Bluey uses her boundless energy to draw her family and neighborhood friends into her world of play in unpredictable and hilarious ways.

It began broadcasting in Australia in 2018 and is now broadcast in over 140 countries worldwide. According to Nielsen's survey,

"Bluey" ranked #1 overall in all streaming program categories in the US for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, it accumulated approximately 45 billion minutes of viewing.

"Bluey" has received multiple craft and production awards worldwide, including the 2019 International Emmy Kids Award and the 2022 British Academy Children & Young People Award for International category. In 2024, it also received numerous awards, including the Television Critics Association (TCA) Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming" and the Rose d'Or Award for "Children & Youth" category at the European Broadcasting Union's International Television Festival.