First time visiting this book store that I ran across online and it was a great experience. They…read morehave a wide selection of books, many that you won't find anywhere else. I went looking for Spanish literature and was not disappointed. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Obscure, interesting books you won't find anywhere else. I never leave this place empty handed.read more

pretty cool everything!…read more comic book shop with really good selection, absolutely loved the setup and the store display. workers greeted us and were very helpful with any questions we had, I really enjoyed the middle section which they have it filled with pin ball machines, you pay for tokens and then you can play. They also have some machines that are free play so that's a bonus. everything looked aesthetically pleasing for me, great value definitely worth the visit! we visited when they were about to close so I hope to come back and get something.

Super fun comics shop with a bunch of pinball tables…read more My kid and I have been twice and had a great time!

This placed is closed down. Never open and never answer the phone. Passed by and seems like a…read moreclosed business

Honest review- would be 4 stars if they figured out if they're even open anymore or not. I was a…read moreregular about a year ago. It was a vibe; lots to dig through while an escape room was going on. Loved it. Got a lot of cool books for my collection. Unfortunately, they either closed down for good or are seriously ghosting everyone and only opening up for select people. Which would really be unfortunate. PLEASE answer your phones. Or post a social media update. I hope the only local comic shop in DTLA reopens ... someday :/

Stepping into Comic Cellar is like walking into Narnia, if Narnia was full of comic books, smelled…read moreslightly of vintage paper, and had two friendly guides named Tom and Brian instead of a talking lion. This place has everything.... shiny new comics, ancient relics from the comic book Stone Age, Manga, and probably a cursed scroll or two. My daughter asked about a specific comic, and Tom and Brian sprang into action (to assist) like Batman and Robin (you decide who's who). I was impressed w the Manga choices as well. The vibe? Top-tier. The collection? Comic heaven!!! Parking? Well... it's street parking, so bring your sneakers and mentally prepare for a hero's journey to the front door. Worth the quest. Would definitely return!!

I was really impressed by this place. I went in on New Comic Book Day looking for 5 new comics and…read moreI found 4 of them immediately. That's pretty great for a store where I don't have a pull list. The shop is very organized with tons of new and back issues. I had a nice time chatting with an employee at checkout about the books I was purchasing. He even gave me a free comic similar to one I was buying that he recommended! 5 star service and selection. I'll be back!

It's a Bookoff in name, sure they have figurines and books, but... that's it. It smells bad in here…read morefor some reason and like someone smoked multiple packs of cigarettes. I've been here 3 times while I was in Little Tokyo, but I've yet to find reasonable prices and I literally saw a used book listed for a dollar more than new... What? Everything in this store seems overpriced and the selection isn't great. You're better off going to Kinokuniya down the street especially when a used book is listed for new pricing. Employees don't seem helpful or care that they're there. Just not a great location... It's Little Tokyo, you NEED to have Japanese language manga here...

Ugh. I went in there hoping this location would have used Japanese books I could purchase…read more Nope. No luck. Just a bunch of figurines and other anime related memorabilia. Store smelled horrible too. Like a bunch of unwashed greasy hair. Hilarious I was literally the only Asian in there. Parking is nonexistent and it's just not worth the trip here unless you're one of those otaku.

Sega Pop-Up Shop @ Anime Jungle…read more I had a great time checking out the Sega Pop-Up Shop in Little Tokyo at Anime Jungle! The pop-up runs through August, and while the main focus is Sonic the Hedgehog, they also have merch from Persona and Yakuza. Going on a weekday with a friend was definitely the right move--we only had to wait a few minutes to get in. Upon entering, staff hands you a ticket, and employees closely monitor the room while you browse. The shop is exceptionally well-organized, making it fun to look through all the beautiful, high-quality items. Since almost everything is directly imported from Japan and hard to find in the U.S., the prices are definitely on the higher side, but the exclusivity makes it worth it. I couldn't resist picking up a miniature Shadow the Hedgehog plush! The only downside to the visit was the customer service at checkout. The two employees at the register were busy chatting with each other, so I eventually had to speak up to ask if I could check out. The employee who rang me up seemed annoyed by the interruption, skipped any friendly greetings or questions about my visit, and just handed over my item after scanning it. Despite that brief hiccup at the counter, the overall experience was super positive. It was so fun wearing my Sonic shirt, seeing all the Japanese exclusive merchandise, and taking in the atmosphere. I highly recommend swinging by before it closes at the end of the month!

Great selection but employees need a major adjustment…read more Stopped in shortly before closing to make a purchase and was told there was a $10 minimum for tap payments, since I had forgotten my wallet. No problem--I started looking for another item to add since I was planning to spend more anyway. As they started to announce the store was closing, I asked if I could quickly grab cash from a friend outside the store and was asked, "Can you do it in 3 minutes?" This same associate was managing the customers going in to the store and she seemed to have issues remembering people's faces. I understand the store was closing, but the interaction felt rushed and unwelcoming. I was still trying to make a purchase and likely would have bought additional items, but after being treated like an inconvenience, I decided to leave instead.

First time here and it was so cute! It was a bit hot but try to visit in cooler days!…read more Second floor is beautiful and take it all in book lovers

First time visitor Located in historical downtown LA…read moreQuaint bookstore filled either various decor shelves patterns unique features and rooms Upstairs and downstairs - elevator and stair accessibility Upstairs has a coffee bar Local shops also located upstairs - owners friendly and personable Many forms of art work throughout and photo ops Family and kid friendly. Solo exploring and group date exploring Lots to purchase and hidden Knick knacks to look

Love love love this place. Reminds me back in grade schooler time in Korea ! Very reasonable price…read moreand you could bring own food and drinks :)

It is rare that a comic book reading place is still open came to check it out and i was surprised…read morebecause all the previous places were old and raggedy but this place was clean. Was told that they are under new management as the previous owner was about to sell the place but a new owner bought it out so they started to restock on books. Menu price attached and you can bring in food & drinks, there is also a restroom.Glad one place reopened!

What a great long established entity for comic book and science fiction fans in the LA area. This…read morereview isn't for my take on any recent shows but for how long this show/promoter really serviced/services the community around these interests. I attended a few of the very early shows and then a handful of them over the next 20 years or so depending on the guests. These are a few flyers that I kept from the early 80's. As far as I know, it was the only show around at that time (in the LA area) so really ground breaking for that community.

The 01/10/16 show at The Reef felt a lot like the older quality shows of years past, maybe without…read morethe fanfare of a stage and presentations, but the vibe and energy was solid. I hope that this is the permanent new home of the show. The Reef is a much better venue than The Shrine Auditorium. The neighborhoods are similar and The Shrine has better neighborhood options for food, but The Reef has a fresher and more friendly feel. The vendors at this show were plentiful for shopping, very relevant with lots of comic book dealers as well as pop culture toy vendors and related exhibitors. Only a small handful of irrelevant dealers selling adult content merchandise (tho that ties into the 40 yr old virgin stereotype of the whole comic book sci fi gamer geek profile, so sort of does match the target attending audience) and other goods. To a degree this show has an equal showing of comic dealers than some of the larger known conventions in The Los Angeles area, so if you just like hard core shopping for comic books, especially deep discounted below cover price back issues, the quantity of dealers were here. There were also lots of higher grade quality vintage comic book dealers too. There was a convenient parking lot at a flat rate of $15 and admission was $12 to get in per person. They were promoting the next show scheduled for 02/28/16, which looks to be an equally good promotion. I hope this is the momentum this convention needed as the venue facelift to reinvigorate the show and bring it back to the quality of its former glory days of yesteryear. I wish the promoters luck and give them praise for a great start in 2016.

Kinokuniya is a Japanese bookstore chain founded in 1927 and this overseas location in Little Tokyo…read morewas temporarily closed in July 2025. The store used to be located on the 2nd floor of the Weller Court Shopping Center just above Marukai Market, but the bookstore recently reopened in a new space just across from the Weller Court Shopping Center in June 2026. The new space is twice as large as the previous space and this is currently the second largest Kinokuniya store in the United States. [Parking]: Aiso Parking Garage is across the street from the bookstore, but unfortunately it is now $1 per hour for the first two hours and $5 for each additional hour with a daily maximum of $18. $6 flat rate after 5 PM. [Selection]: The bookstore combines books, stationery, and gifts all in one place. There is a permanent corner for Studio Ghibli items with two giant plushies - Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service and Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro. The bookstore has an incredible S-tier art book selection with sample books available for visitors to flip through those pages. There is also a section of the bookstore for a pop-up exhibit and the July exhibit corner was showcasing special commemorative illustrations and comments from Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. [Conclusion]: Look some of the books they sell here will be a bit more expensive than just buying them online, but the quality of the selection here is absolutely top-notch. This is one of those bookstores where anime enthusiasts can wander around for more than an hour and browse through English/Japanese manga, magazines, and anime merchandise.

Kinokuniya in Little Tokyo has moved to a new and bigger location! They are located across from the…read moreWeller Court area. Inside, they have a massive setup and is definitely one of the bigger Kinokuniyas I have been to in America. They have all the usual goodies from books, manga, figures, stationery, blind boxes, and more. Stop by and you will most likely not leave empty handed!