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Animate Akihabara

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Animate Akihabara

A beloved anime mecca in Akihabara, now reopened at its long-awaited new location.

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Animate Akihabara is a branch of "Animate," one of Japan’s largest specialty stores for everything anime, comics, and games. It opened in 1997 and has since continued as a beloved mecca in Akihabara for anime fans. As part of a planned renovation, this particular location reopened its No. 2 Building in December 2022, and has now launched the grand reopening of the No. 1 building next door as of April 2023.

The new 1st building consists of 8 floors from the basement to the 7th floor. The basement floor is dedicated to audio, visual, and game-related products, while the 1st to 6th floors offer a range of popular anime works and character goods. A variety of events, including autograph sessions and talk shows, are held in the event space on the 7th floor.

The No. 2 Building is primarily home to books, but inside you’ll also find the Animate Cafe Gratte Akihabara on the 2nd floor, and the Only Shop on the 6th and 7th floors.

At Animate you'll find periodic events and special fairs with exclusive merch and goods you can only find here. With so many ways to get lost in the world of anime, this is an absolute must-visit spot for anime fans.

Highlights

  • One of Japan's largest specialist stores for anime, comics, and games.
  • Relocated and renewed in April 2023.
  • Offers special benefits that can only be obtained at Animate.

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  • Flagship store of Animate, one of Japan's leading anime shops.

    Flagship store of Animate, one of Japan's leading anime shops.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Not available

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Is free WiFi available in the store?
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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Can you do gift wrapping?
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We may be able to provide simple gift wrapping.

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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
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International shipping is not available.

Reviews

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  • Ming Yu
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    When visiting Akihabara, the mecca of electronics and anime fans, you definitely can't miss Animate Akihabara! Not only does it carry a wide variety of products, including manga, light novels, voice actor merchandise, and all kinds of figures, but it also frequently hosts limited-time exhibitions and pop-up events tied to popular titles.

    The large character standees on display, such as those from anime collaboration projects including "Single Beginners" and "Kamiina Botan," are detailed and eye-catching, letting fans feel the full joy and excitement of supporting their favorites as soon as they walk in. Whether you're looking for the latest anime merchandise or simply want to stop by for photos, this is a must-visit shopping and pilgrimage destination in Akihabara!

Details

Name in Japanese
アニメイト秋葉原
Postal Code
101-0021
Address
4-3-1 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-5209-3330
Closed
Open every day
Hours
11:00am - 9:00pm (Weekends and holidays 10:00am - 8:00pm)
Gratte：12:00pm - 8:00pm (Weekends and holidays 11:00am - 7:00pm)
Directions
About 4 minutes on foot from the Denkigai Exit of Akihabara Station on the JR lines
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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