GiGOのたい焼き大阪道頓堀本店 at Dotonbori, Osaka

A taiyaki shop by amusement brand GiGO in Dotonbori, serving fish-shaped cakes and anime collabs.

GiGO no Taiyaki is a taiyaki shop operated by the GiGO amusement brand, located on the third floor of a building in the heart of Dotonbori. The shop takes the traditional Japanese fish-shaped cake and gives it a pop-culture twist, regularly collaborating with anime, game and entertainment properties to produce limited-edition taiyaki with character-themed fillings and packaging. Past collaborations have included Blue Lock, Identity V and various anime titles. The shop also serves novelty drinks with character-themed novelties, and its connection to the wider GiGO brand means it often ties in with pop-up shops and gaming events in the same building. The standard taiyaki is also available for visitors who simply want a classic red bean paste filling in a crisp, fish-shaped shell. The shop is open daily from eleven in the morning until nine at night. For a uniquely Japanese blend of street-food tradition and pop-culture fandom, GiGO no Taiyaki is a quintessentially Dotonbori experience. It is a fun, photogenic stop that bridges old and new Osaka.