Once considered something of a fringe movement reserved for geeky comic book fanatics, "anime" culture has definitely found a place in the United States over the years.
Ask any one of the thousands of fans who recently attended the Anime Expo in Los Angeles, and you might conclude that it was a cultural cornerstone.
Drawing from that evolving popularity, Royal/T maid cafe, shop and art space debuts the "cosplay" (costume play) restaurant idea to U.S. audiences hungry for a taste of the latest in Japanese trends.