Shopping Guide
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By onemall 
Many people have asked, “Which Japanese online stores are the best for purchasing anime and manga merchandise?” Here is our handpicked selection of 20 exceptional online stores where you can explore and purchase your favorite items without the hassle of creating an account.
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1. Animate Online Shop (アニメイト)
Animate is one of Japan’s largest online anime stores, offering everything from exclusive character keychains to premium figurines. They also sell limited-edition items only available at Animate stores.
A standout feature of Animate is the auto-translate button on their website. Located at the top-right corner, this button translates the site into various languages, including English, Chinese, and Russian.
Although they have an international shop launched in 2017, it lacks the extensive selection found in the Japanese store. Fortunately, with ZenMarket, you can access the full range of products from Animate’s Japanese shop!
2. Toranoana (とらのあな)
Toranoana is perfect for finding rare items, especially doujinshi. In addition to popular commercial manga, Toranoana supports independent creators, making it a treasure trove for discovering unique works.
However, when browsing, be cautious: if you don’t translate the site and click around randomly, you might accidentally enter the R-18 section—potentially awkward to explain to your family or coworkers!
3. AmiAmi (あみあみ)
AmiAmi is a fan-favorite online store known for its wide array of figures, plushies, and anime-related goods. The website is constantly updated and offers daily discounts on nearly everything.
For collectors, buying from AmiAmi can save significant money. Plus, they offer a flat domestic shipping fee of ¥500, so you can buy in bulk without worrying about extra shipping costs.
4. BOOTH
If you’re looking for rare, handcrafted items from doujinshi creators, BOOTH is the place to go. As an “independent art marketplace,” BOOTH features unique, high-quality products, many of which are handmade.
The limited availability of items means you should order quickly if you find something you like—these one-of-a-kind treasures tend to sell out fast!
5. Surugaya (駿河屋)
Suruga-ya, also known as Suruga-ya, is a haven for collectors. It’s one of Japan’s largest anime and video game websites, renowned for its impressive selection of rare, second-hand anime merchandise at excellent prices.
6. Mandarake (まんだらけ)
Founded in 1987, Mandarake is a legendary chain store with a flagship location at Nakano Broadway in Tokyo. It’s a haven for anime fans, featuring vintage collectibles, cosplay accessories, and classic games. Their online shop carries an extensive range of items, including antique toys and idol merchandise.
7. Melonbooks
Known for specializing in doujinshi, Melonbooks promotes works