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Vampire Cafe: A Tokyo Legend Turns 25

A story by Necrolicious on 4月 9, 20264月 9, 2026.

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Vampire Cafe in Ginza reaches a notable milestone in 2026 as it marks 25 years since its opening in 2001. The iconic Tokyo restaurant has long stood as a pioneer in immersive dining experiences, drawing visitors into a world of gothic elegance & theatrical presentation.

Anniversary Celebration Runs from April to June 2026

To commemorate this quarter-century anniversary, Vampire Cafe will host a special celebration until 30 June 2026. During this period, the restaurant presents two exclusive banquet courses along with a commemorative signature cocktail. The master of the house, Count Rose also known as VAMPIRE ROSE, will make personal appearances to greet guests throughout the celebration.

25th Anniversary Blood Cocktail

Every anniversary course begins with a toast using the 25th Anniversary Blood, an original cocktail priced at 1,300 yen (tax included). Available in both alcoholic & non-alcoholic versions, the striking ruby-hued drink features blood orange notes or red wine, elegantly garnished with floating rose petals.

Premium 25th Anniversary Banquet Course – 8,000 yen

For a more luxurious experience, guests can select the VAMPIRE CAFE 25th Anniversary Premium Banquet Course at 8,000 yen (tax included). This eight-course menu includes:

The rose chalice passed down through the family – shrimp & scallop marinated in gazpacho-style sauce
Resurrection ritual to awaken the creature of darkness – salad of prosciutto & avocado with raspberry dressing
A single rose offered to the attendees – frit mist
The monster’s hand creeping on the neck – mushroom cream risotto with truffle & pecorino cheese aroma
The proud rose flower blooming in the banquet – seabream sauté with basil sauce
The vampire’s kiss dyed in blood – tomato granite
The undying body burning in the flames of destruction – wagyu steak with Chateaubriand sauce topped with sea urchin
The evil cross standing over the corpses of the victims – profiteroles

25th Anniversary Banquet Course – 5,000 yen

A more accessible option is available with the VAMPIRE CAFE 25th Anniversary Banquet Course priced at 5,000 yen (tax included). This menu features:

Invitation to the banquet from the Count – homemade focaccia with cassis cream cheese
Resurrection ritual to awaken the creature of darkness – salad of prosciutto & avocado with raspberry dressing
A funeral rose offered to the sacrifice – fish & chips
The Count’s coffin with roses dancing – truffle-scented carbonara
The tragic fire execution judging the rebel – herb & spice chicken
The deep red rose blooming in the banquet – mini whole cake with chocolate mousse cake & raspberry rose jelly

Count Rose & Rose Day 2026

Throughout the anniversary period, guests will have the opportunity to meet Count Rose, the charismatic master of Vampire Cafe. This celebration also coincides with his band Vampire Rose’ super concert, “Rose Day 2026” on 2 June at SHIBUYA REX. Tickets to Rose Day can be bought from Count Rose at Vampire Cafe on nights he is there or online at eplus. Last year’s Rose Day sold out, so it is highly recommended to buy in advance as door tickets will likely be unavailable.

Why Visit Vampire Cafe Ginza in 2026

The 25th anniversary programme offers visitors a rare chance to experience one of Tokyo’s most enduring entertainment restaurants at a special moment in its history. The combination of theatrical presentation, high-quality cuisine & distinctive gothic atmosphere makes Vampire Cafe particularly appealing for those seeking a memorable dining experience beyond conventional options.

Reservations are strongly recommended during the celebration period due to high demand.

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Cradle of Filth Singer, Dani Filth, Proposes to His Girlfriend on Stage During UK Download Festival Set

A story by Necrolicious on 6月 19, 20256月 19, 2025.

I don’t usually cover celebrity news, especially not celebrity relationship news. However, Cradle of Filth is my very favorite band of over 20 years & Dani himself helped me out by recording an ad for my goth game several years back, so I think it’s justified to share this bit of joy.

You can see the moment for yourself in the video below. Thank you to the Youtuber who caught it on camera & uploaded it.

Here’s wishing a lifetime of health & happiness to Dani & his new bride 🥂

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Did a 1969 Frank Zappa Track Influence the Silent Hill Theme Song?

A story by Necrolicious on 6月 15, 20256月 15, 2025.

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With the recent announcement of the remake of Silent Hill 1, Silent Hill is once again trending on social media, so now seems as good a time as any to finally post this thought I have been wondering about for years.

The first time I ever heard the theme song that introduces Silent Hill 1, I immediately thought, “This sounds a lot like Frank Zappa’s ‘Peaches En Regalia.’ Could that Zappa track have influenced Yamaoka? Nothing sounds like these 2 songs, except each other.”

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I’ve tried searching the internet for any solid connection such as an interview with Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka. However, no such official record connecting the two songs exists.

So did Zappa influence Yamaoka for this work? No one, except perhaps Akira Yamaoka himself, knows for sure, but take a listen for yourself & tell me what you think.

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Demon Or Reflection? Photo Of Cursed Annabelle Doll Fuels Debate During U.S. Tour

A story by Necrolicious on 5月 24, 20255月 24, 2025.

The geniuses over in Burgerland decided to send one of their most cursed objects on a tour of the entire country…as one does.

Anyway, during one of Annabelle’s stops, a photographer caught this photo of it.

A lot of people on Tiktok are hyping it as a real demon caught on camera, but I remain skeptical because I think it’s the photographer’s own reflection. It doesn’t even look scary or demonic at all.

What do you see? A demonic entity or just a middle-aged man?

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Where Can You Buy the Seiko Vampire Watch? Nowhere, It’s Not For Sale

A story by Necrolicious on 5月 23, 20255月 23, 2025.

Sorry for the cruel title, but I thought I should get the worst out of the way first.

Still isn’t this thing amazing?

Like many others, I immediately took to the internet to try to figure out where to buy this.

Unfortunately, it appears that this watch was never meant for retail sale. Only 1 seems to have ever existed in the world because was only intended for a design exhibit that Seiko had in Harajuku in mid-February. Other designs included a “Ninja Watch,” a “DJ Watch,” a “Watch for Girls In Love” & a “Watch for Santa.”

I’ve never been a watch fan so it’s not surprising that I, too, only just discovered this for the first time hours ago.

I wish I had heard of it sooner — the exhibit was walking distance from me — but because I had no idea, I didn’t even get to see it in person.

Still, the regret I feel from not seeing it is nothing compared to the regret of not being able to buy it.

Apparently, this watch is the brainchild of Seiko Design Director Yu Ishihara.

Maybe if enough people contact Seiko customer support to beg for this vampire watch to be put on the market, we might be able to buy it some day.

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Van Helsing Turns Old Enough to Drink: At 21, This Aughty Nod to Classic Horror Has Become a Classic Itself

A story by Necrolicious on 5月 11, 20255月 11, 2025.

Feeling old? As of May, 2025, Van Helsing turned 21—old enough to drink in America. Stephen Sommers’ 2004 monster-hunting epic, starring Hugh Jackman as the haunted Gabriel Van Helsing, isn’t merely a movie; it’s a gauntlet thrown at today’s woke garbage media. As we mourn the demise of unfiltered cinema, let’s pour one out for a film that revelled in its gothic excess, unburdened by the DEI mandates & diversity quotas that strangle modern Hollywood.

Van Helsing was a beast of its era, a $160 million gamble that didn’t kowtow to social agendas. Its cast—Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh—was uniformly western, its Transylvanian setting a deliberate nod to the Eurocentric roots of Universal’s monster lore. There was no tokenism, no forced inclusivity to appease Kalergi Plan checklists. The film’s heroes & villains were carved from the same primal stone: rugged, flawed, & driven by personal vendettas, not identity politics. Jackman’s Van Helsing, a loner with a cursed past, didn’t preach unity or LGBTbhvgwskvhdbfv+ representation; he wielded crossbows & gutted werewolves. Beckinsale’s Anna Valerious, all leather & fury, wasn’t a girlboss caricature—she was a warrior, full stop. This was storytelling that trusted its audience to care about character, not demographics.

The plot was a jagged blade. Van Helsing, a Vatican enforcer, hunts Dracula to thwart a vampire apocalypse. Joined by Anna & Carl, a sardonic friar, he carves through Transylvania’s shadows—werewolves, harpies, Frankenstein’s creature. The film doesn’t flinch from its body count or its moral murkiness. Sommers, unbound by today’s obsession with “sensitivity,” leaned into horror’s raw edge: grotesque vampire spawn, a castle ball dripping with menace, a finale where salvation demands sacrifice. Alan Silvestri’s score, all jagged brass & choral dread, amplified the stakes. The CG still carries a gritty charm, whilst the practical effects—slimy, tactile—recall an era when monsters felt real.

Critics savaged it, branding it a 24% Rotten Tomatoes mess. Too loud, too chaotic, they sneered. But their scorn missed the mark. Van Helsing wasn’t chasing Oscars or even applause for woke “moral” grandstanding; it was a love letter to Universal’s 1930s monster flicks, remixed with rock n’ roll bravado. It didn’t pander with diverse ensembles or sanitised violence to court global markets. It was defiantly niche, a gothic fever dream for those who craved stakes through the heart, not stakeholder approval.

Today, Van Helsing is a spectre. Hollywood’s current dogma—where every blockbuster must reflect a curated rainbow of faces & neutered themes—would never greenlight its unapologetic homogeneity or its gleeful carnage. The film’s steampunk arsenal & monster-slaying ethos feel like a lost dialect, drowned out by franchises obsessed with “urban relevance.” Netizens lament this shift, mourning a time when films could be reckless. A reboot? Unlikely. Universal’s “Dark Universe” collapsed under its own focus-grouped weight, & Van Helsing’s defiance doesn’t fit the 2025 mould.

At 21, Van Helsing stands as a tombstone for a bolder era. It’s a film that didn’t apologise, didn’t diversify for clout, didn’t dilute its bloodlust. In a world of committee-driven goyslop, it’s a reminder of what we’ve lost: stories that dared to be themselves, consequences be damned. So here’s a toast—absinthe—to a film that hunted monsters without kneeling to them.