Hyperreality, coined by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, describes a state in which the boundary between reality and simulation has become blurred or even indistinguishable. Physics and the self is fluid. Akihabara 電気街(Denkigai or Electric Town) is a district in Tokyo, Japan that is famous for its electronic shops, anime, and gaming culture. In the post-war era, it was known for cheap computer parts. Now Akihabara is home to hundreds of niche hobby shops and niche concept cafes catering to hobbyists.
Hyper-Reality: Akihabara, Jean Baudrillard & Maid Cafes.
Aren't maid cafes kinda similar to the late 19th and early to mid 20th century phenomenon of taxi dancing?
This was a really refreshing perspective on maid cafes that made me rethink my own. You have a really good point, it is like a fantasy escape world.