DEEPTOKYO
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DEEPTOKYO
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2025.04.18
A Hair Salon Where You Can Truly Immerse Yourself in the World of Anime.
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"sai" is a hair salon that has been gaining attention on social media for its anime-themed interior and hairstyling techniques that bring character-inspired looks to life. Stylists provide services while dressed in cosplay, and each seat is designed around a specific anime. These themes change regularly, so every visit offers a new anime encounter. The salon also showcases rare merchandise and signed items from voice actors, creating a space that delights anime fans.
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From the ceiling to the walls and even the seats, the interior of the salon is completely filled with anime merchandise, creating a space that feels like stepping into another world. Plush toys, posters, and original illustrations—decorations that began with the owner's personal passion—capture the hearts of anime fans. Rare artwork and autographed items by voice actors, available only at "Sai", are also on display, making this salon a dream destination for anime lovers.
Plush toys and posters of anime characters are displayed throughout the salon—even on the walls and ceiling.
Character merchandise is arranged to appear in the mirror, so even the reflection feels intentional. These thoughtful details keep guests engaged.
To make the shampoo experience more fun, posters are also displayed on the walls and ceiling above the shampoo stations.
The entrance is decorated with the owner's favorite anime goods, standing out while still blending into the Japan pop-culture atmosphere of Harajuku.
Rare merchandise, signed items by voice actors, and original illustrations that can only be seen at "sai" are on display.
An autographed CD by Shuka Saito, who voices You Watanabe in "Love Live!", is also featured.
A rare "Love Live!" concept art poster, hard to find on the market, is also displayed.
One of the most unique features of "sai" is that stylists provide services while cosplaying as anime characters. Concept-themed seats based on titles like "Love Live!" and "BLEACH" are also available, with layouts and themes regularly updated. The space is designed to fully recreate the world of anime, allowing guests to feel as if they’re spending time with their favorite character.
The "Love Live!" seat is by far the most popular in the salon.
A seat featuring original goods from the "BLEACH" art exhibition, reflecting the stylist’s personal taste.
A highlighted seat showcasing the latest "BLEACH" merchandise.
During the interview, staff were cosplaying their favorite characters from "Blue Lock".
Stylists fully immerse themselves in the anime world, enjoying cosplay while working with customers.
With exceptional skills in recreating anime characters' hairstyles and colors, the stylists have earned strong support from fans who want to achieve their ideal "oshi-gami"—a hairstyle inspired by their favorite character. Their broad range of color suggestions and impressive accuracy have also made waves on social media, with many praising the results as “spot-on.” Four experienced stylists are on staff, and their cutting techniques are equally well regarded. The salon has gained attention from anime fans both in Japan and abroad.
A style inspired by "Satoru Gojo" from "Jujutsu Kaisen".
A faithful recreation of the hairstyle of "Jyushi Aimono" from "Hypnosis Mic".
This calming space is perfect for anime fans—even for those who typically avoid noisy salons. Guests can enjoy unlimited anime and YouTube on iPads, along with a wide selection of trending manga. In addition to free drinks, alcoholic beverages are also available. Some guests even treat themselves to high-end champagne like "Armand de Brignac." The salon offers a level of hospitality that goes beyond what you’d expect from a typical hair salon.
Drinks and snacks are served during treatments.
Alcoholic drinks are also available, including the premium champagne “Armand de Brignac.”
The salon carries a wide range of manga, from trending titles to award-winning works.
An official collaboration with the anime "Love Live!" began in July 2024, drawing strong attention from fans. The salon displays a wide range of related merchandise and also sells original items, including limited-edition acrylic stands, folding combs, and hair oils. Each character’s items are so popular that some often sell out.
Left – The high-quality and popular "Liella! Hair Oil", 3,500yen Right – Hair and makeup mirrors (11 types), perfect for desks, 3,500yen each Front – Compact folding hair combs (11 types), 1,600yen each
Exclusive "sai" acrylic stands featuring carefully crafted hairstyles and outfits. 11 types, 2,200yen each
The information contained this article was correct as of 04/18/2025 (the time of publication)
