While there isn't a direct scholarly "paper" associated with a specific series or creator by that exact name, the concept of a Juice Anime Hostel
The first two episodes set up the rules: the characters can “refill” their lifespans by winning arcade games, and if they run out of juice, they evaporate. EP01 and EP02 were slow burns, focusing on Mikan losing all his gaming tokens. EP01 ended on a cliffhanger with the landlord (a giant, anthropomorphic blender) threatening to evict them. juiceanimehostelep03