Black-Owned Manga Café
Enjoy the best matcha in Cincinnati, paired with manga,
music, and culture in a safe space for fans and community.
SATURDAY: 11 AM-5 PM
SATURDAY: 11 AM-5 PM
We’re a husband-and-wife duo whose love for manga, anime, and Black culture had us craving for a space like this to exist—and we got tired of waiting. Cinsei is more than a café, it’s history in the making. As the first Black-owned manga café in the nation, and the only manga-focused space of its kind in downtown Cincinnati, we offer a true third space for the people in our community.
Community is the foundation our business and our success. What better way to connect with our community then with events. Join us for movie nights, cosplay contest, meet ups and more.
Community Book Swap
10.5.2025
2:00 PM
FREE
Got a manga you’ve been wanting to pass on? Bring it to our Community Book Swap and connect with other manga fans while trading titles from your own collection in exchange for new ones.
1542 Pleasant St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Afro Samurai Watch Party
10.10.2025
7:30 PM
FREE
Join us at Cinsei on Saturday, October 11th for a free outdoor screening of Afro Samurai, a classic anime deeply rooted in Black culture. Bring your own chair, grab some food from local vendors, and enjoy a late-night kickback with the community.
1542 Pleasant St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Chainsaw Man Watch Party
10.24.2025
TBD
TBD
Join us at your local movie theater to watch the new Chainsaw Man movie. More details to come!
TBD