While continuing their accounting careers, the couple serves boba drinks and anime-themed treats alongside shelves stocked with anime collectibles, cosplay items and treasures that celebrate the vibrant world they've loved since childhood.
What's special about it?
The multiconcept business brings a touch of the couple's favorite fandoms to life with anime characters, cosplay costumes and anime-inspired gifts.
Kuma Rama immerses fans in Japanese pop culture while offering a cafe with various coffee and boba tea options, as well as a space where anime fans can meet and hang out, and binge-watch anime on their screens while playing board games.
“I watched my first anime when I was probably 6 years old. It's just a fun type of show. I watch other things. But in between all the shows, which are very few and far between, we inevitably go back to anime,” Gaby Clemons said. “A lot of them really have in-depth characters and really deep stories that are really touching.”
In addition to its services, Kuma Rama often hosts events such as game nights, anime watch parties and comedy shows.
On Dec. 6, the anime shop will welcome anime fans to Kuma Rama for a voice actor performance featuring Kira Buckland, an American voice actress who has provided voices for English-dubbed Japanese anime.
Gaby Clemons said the family-friendly cafe brings the community together with a diverse clientele.
“We have gotten close, and not just us with our customers, but between [our customers], like friendships have been made, and that's one thing that I did not expect but I am so happy about,” Gaby Clemons said.
- 6450 Louetta Road, Ste. 110, Spring
- www.kumarama.com
