Anime maids work in one of the Tokyo dentists

Imagine, you go into the dentist's office, get comfortable in the chair and persuade yourself not to be afraid. Then a cleaning lady in a blue robe comes up to you and, smiling affably, says: "Well, let's get started!" Agree, the picture came out frightening. But it's all about mentality and stereotypes. A dental clinic has opened in the Japanese capital, where doctors and nurses are dressed as maids.

Unusual dentistry started working in Akihabara. This is the area of Tokyo most loved by otaku — people with all kinds of hobbies, including those who adore anime. It's full of specialty electronics stores, video games, and cosplay accessories.

Where else, if not here, to open a dental clinic with staff-maids? It is called Akiba Dental Clinic or "Akiba" for short and is aimed primarily at manga and anime fans.

Dentistry offers a full range of services for the treatment and prevention of oral problems. In addition, it has a non-standard work schedule. The clinic is open every day, seven days a week, from 14.00 to 23.00.

Given the frenzied lifestyle of the inhabitants of Tokyo, such a schedule is very convenient. Many young people end their working day closer to night. Now they have the opportunity to get to the dentist without delaying it.

Clients of Akiba dentistry say that they feel much calmer in a chair under a lamp when a medic dressed as an anime heroine is nearby.

But like any new business, this dentistry has some problems. The main one is that many do not believe that Akiba is a real dental clinic. Its owner says that people appear at the reception every now and then, confident that this is some kind of special anime bar or interest club.

All of them have to explain the essence of the institution, and especially skeptical even conduct a small tour. But Akiba believes that this is not bad, because this way more people will learn about their existence. By the way, in order to attract new clients, the clinic conducts the first appointment completely free of charge.