Staff amazingly helpful. Owner was great and help me find gifts for my kiddos. Worth a visit. read more

What a cute store with many blind box items, at good prices. Smiskis are located behind the counter. There's so many things to look at and can be tight when it's busy. I recommend parking at the Herndon library and walking over. There's also more upstairs, with Pokémon and other things read more

Rating 5/5, because of the 5 Smiskis bought (2/5 were Series 2 keychains), we pulled a secret!! We got the Museum secret, which is super cool :) I appreciate that they had EVERY series in stock, along with all the other items they sell. I wish it weren't so far from where we were staying in Virginia, but they had a great selection of trinkets and other items! Definitely go for all your trinket/Smiskis/Sonny Angel needs :) read more

Please notice me senpai... lol... Jesus is my senpai... This is an awesome shop filled with anime goodness and labubus and smiskis... But this place has pretty good prices and doesn't price gouge like other places... the staff is also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. read more

I had no idea this place existed in Herndon until after I decided to pick up my AwesomeCon badge. It's a tiny place but has a lot of anime-related stuff on the first floor and Warhammer, Gundam, Pokémon cards on the second floor. I think the first floor is designed for girls and the second floor for guys. You can also buy paint for your Warhammer figures here. The staff on both floors were friendly and helpful, and easy to talk to. The prices are neither expensive nor cheap. It's on par with other shops in the DMV. The place is kind of small, and the stuff they have is limited. However, I don't think I should dock one star for that, given it's a small business. There isn't much else I can write about because the pictures will give you a better idea. Go check the pics! read more

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Met them at the Hypefoodies Festival and they were so cordial and helpful that I purchased my first Labubu from them! I started following their IG (@senpaiscornerca) for updates on releases and now I've patronized them so much that they know/recognize me! The customer service is superb and their pricing is not crazy like some other retailers post, esp for labubus. I now owne smiskis, labubus, and other items that I've grown an interest for since discovering this shop! I drive nearly an hour just to shop there and I'm always happy when it's time to head back home! I get so many questions about my labubu and I immediately tell people where I got them from and share their IG. They are ao worth the drive to visit! They have game nights, tons of releases, and so many other things to fancy this realm of collection items! I can't wait to bring my niece and nephew when they visit bc they are huge anime fans! I even got their first labubus from here! The store has upstairs and downstairs but it is a tight squeeze on the first floor. That's no problem bc the type of crowd that they attract is always friendly and never rude. Parking is on the street in the front and some more in the back. This will now be my only go-to spot for all of my collections! read more

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I absolutely love coming here -- it's honestly one of my favorite spots! Every time they host an event, it's super organized and well put together, which makes the whole experience even better. I mainly visit for the Sonny Angels (they're my favorite!), and while I do wish they could keep them in stock more often, I understand how popular they are -- everyone loves them just as much as I do! What really keeps me coming back, though, is the customer service. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. They greet me every time I walk through the door, and it really creates such a warm and happy vibe. You can tell they care about their customers and love what they do. It's always a joy to stop by, and I leave with a smile every time! read more

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Senpai's corner has so many cute items on two floors, also attached to a vape shop. Super convenient for those in Herndon looking for kawaii items, blind boxes, manga or collectibles. My friends and I stopped by just to look at cute stuff and maybe some stationary, and we were pleasantly surprised at the variety of items that there was. Sanrio, Miffy, Pokemon, Smiski, One Piece, and a lot of otaku + weeb offerings too! They have anime playing on the screens and will also note for others to follow their social media for certain blind box drops such as Labubu and Smiskis. The staff were super nice and helpful, and they even held the stickers up front for me while I shopped since I was worried I would drop them. Stickers here (individual ones) are well priced at $1 each. There's also fairly good market values for their trading cards, manga and more. Stop by if you like cute things or Japanese things! read more

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The BEST service. Lots of selection when it comes to cute Kawaii items from Asia, hate to admit (because I don't want to share haha) they have an amazing selection of Smiski and Sonny Angels since they are an authorized retailer and at good prices. They do their best to limit purchases so everyone has a chance to buy but people line up early for the new releases! Follow their IG @senpaiscornerva to find out about those and the meet ups because they are EPIC! There's absolutely no other store like it in NOVA! read more

Senpai's Corner - Rolife! - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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This place needs to be boycotted. Their scalpers pure and simple. They go around and buy up all the items like Labubus, then resell them at five times the price. Despicable. read more

Great place if you are into anime culture. It's a bit small but they have a ton of things to choose from. Staff is knowledgeable and the location is actually very walkable. read more

Cute little shop for smiskis and sonny angels! But very cramped inside. The guy inside was nice enough to inform us of their trade events that we could follow on their instagram account! read more

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Senpai's Corner is genuinely one of the best stores in DMV. The staff is always so kind and welcoming to everyone. The upstairs selection is just as amazing as the bottom floor, come visit senpais corner as it is worth every moment. (I never leave empty handed!!) read more

This place is tucked inside the heart of Old Town Herndon and has a ton of cute Sanrio/San-X stuff along with other collectible figurines and anime goods. I could see the appeal of having a brick and mortar anime goods themed shop, but I could also find a lot of these items online and at better prices. The location could be a little better, but who knows? Maybe more businesses and boba places will pop up nearby and bring in even more customers. It's a very tiny shop with minimal walking space and the parking isn't in a big lot, so you will have to find spots on the street (typical old town parking style). I did love the fact that I could pick up my Awesome Con pass here easily, though so that was a huge plus. The only reason I docked another star off was because the customer service was a bit meh. Employee seemed like they had 0 interest in being there at all. I get it. I've worked in so many retail and service jobs, but I never let that make me give anyone subpar, grumpy face, 0 enthusiasm service anywhere even if I hated the job. It makes a big difference, though. read more

Friendly service. Senpai's Corner has all the cute trinkets and toys you can't really find elsewhere (i.e. smiskis and sonny angels etc.) I always leave this store satisfied with my purchase!! read more

Senpai's Corner - smiski and sonny angels - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

I got my first ever Sonny Angels here! Theyre super limited in stock and I understand because the company doesn't send them much shipment but they're priced nearly at retail value which I'm happy about. One memorable experience was the Sonny Angel's meetup where they had vendors who sold/traded their Sonny Angels. I hope they host another one next year! read more

Senpai's Corner - Dog series drop day! - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I don't know how I feel about this place quite yet. It definitely has all the things that I enjoy buying. But the customer service by one particular associate is lacking. I feel as though if I did not have to interact with this person than I would probably give the shop a higher rating. read more

Senpai's Corner - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I recently went to Herndon & this place is so cute! They have everything and the staff is helpful! I will come back because they have swap-meets every couple of months and they have exclusives too. Great selection of items. Prices are okay they aren't the cheapest but not the most expensive for certain items. I think it's worth it if you're in the area! read more

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I always go here to buy sonny angels as it is pretty local to around where my friends lives! Their sonny angels sell out quickly but i did pick up an animal hipper and bday cake angel this time! read more

Senpai's Corner - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

I've been to Senpai's Corner twice now, and I love it! The store has so many cool things to look at and buy for various interests from sanrio lovers to gundam fans. Their selection is nicely curated, and I've always found fun blind boxes there. Prices are pretty standard for this sort of store, and actually I've found better prices on Rolife miniatures here than other carriers. I'll definitely be returning in the future, and hopefully on a day with a sonny angel drop. read more

I went to senpai's corner to look for some smiskis a few weeks back and since I heard great reviews I wanted to check it out myself and I'll say that I wasn't disappointed! Even though me and my friend had arrived a little bit close to closing time since we were coming from Maryland they still let us shop and look around and were so sweet! Definitely coming back again once I have the chance!!Absolutely loved this place! Can I also say that it's so cozy and cute inside!! Def worth checking out if you haven't yet! read more

Came for the Sonny Angels and the Smiskis but this shop has so much more!! They've built such a great community with their trading events and the staff is always so kind. Highly recommend swinging by this shop and keeping an eye out for their drops on instagram!!! read more

***I want to start off by saying that those who complain about the stock of Sonny Angels (SA) and Smiskis do not understand that the staff have no control over their shipment.*** They have great selection of anime, Sanrio, blind boxes, and A LOT MORE! The family/staff are so friendly and are very open about their stocks regarding Sonny Angels and Smiskis which are highly sought out. Any regular knows to arrive within 30 minutes before drop because there is ALWAYS a line outside of the store. While I myself have not been able to get there that early for a SA drop, I've arrived on the time and have gotten my SA. They also engage with their community and host trading events which shows how much they value their customers/regulars! Highly recommend coming here. If you enjoy blind boxes, Sanrio, anime, and other related content! read more

One of my favorite places to visit with my sister to grab cute gifts for our friends, family, and ourselves, of course! They are always so friendly and one of the owners even gave my son a free toy when we visited their other new business upstairs! We always plan to come early when there is a new release. Worth the wait. read more

Senpai's Corner - Smiski haul - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Senpai's Corner is always a must visit when I head to Nova! Everytime I visit, they're always stocked up with what I'm looking for and the prices are amazing for a local business. My last few visits here, I've been on the hunt for Sonny Angels and Sanrio products which they always have in stock. The workers are very sweet and are fun to chat with, letting us know what will be back in stock and what they plan to carry. I prefer them over Lil Thingamajigs because of their pricing and overall the items they have in store. So much to pick from including Anime Figures, Stationery, Blind Boxes (smiskis + sonnys) , Sanrio Products, Merch from Studio Ghibli Films, and much more. Everyone is sure to find something they like there and because it's a small shop with so many items, it's easy to lose track of time and buy a lot! read more

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absolutely love this store, if you're a sonny angel & smiski collector in VA you'll love it. This store also has sanrio stationery items as well as miffy items so in love with this store can't wait to come back!!!! staff were very nice and welcoming read more

Senpai's Corner - sonny angels - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

My mom and I love coming here! The workers are super nice and are super helpful. Their prices are also reasonable compared to other stores/resellers. read more

i highly recommend! sells lots of cute stuff! although prices are expensive, the items are worth the price! staff are so nice and helpful! follow senpai's corner on instagram at senpaiscornerva. they have updates on when sonny angels are for sell, giveaways, events, and other helpful stuff like that! read more

Super nice staff, the store is small but cute and has so much stuff. This is the only shop near me with smiskis and I go here all too often for smiskis. They are always plenty stocked with smiskis when I go and there is a pretty good selection as well. If I won the lottery I wouldn't tell anyone but there would be signs read more

This place is the best!!! has so many different things and they're always happy to answer any questions! The amount of Sonny angels always vary but they've been amazing at posting their drops and the real ones know to get there early! This is the best store and of course the events are always great!!! read more

Friendly staff. Great for niche anime related items and hobbies. Went in a couple times to purchase items on their selection of collectibles. Although parking can be somewhat hard to find depending on the hour of day, I would recommend checking them out. read more

Been a customer since 2022 when I got my first Sonny Angel during the Herndon festival, always loved this neighborhood shop their Sonny Angel and smiski selection is amazing and they're almost always in stock when I go but they unfortunately did sell us a fake Funko pop one time but it's a common fake and it unfortunately happens but the store doesn't seem to specialize in Funko pops so that may be a simple error there. love to see their involvement with local artists but believe they should stop selling stole fan artwork in their shop and stick to official artwork because it doesn't really look nice to an anime community centered around art and artist. See big things for this shop and it'll definitely become a go to spot for the dmv!! read more

Came in for figures and authentic ones in the first two cases, the third shelf near the door had this figure i've been looking at. A 1/6 scale figure from to love ru and i had driven all that way to see a store like that so I just wanted to get a figure in my price range. So I bought what i thought was a steal. THIS GUY SOLD ME A BOOTLEG, HAPPILY Other authentic goods as far as I could tell but be careful, one star because you're a scumbag if you sell bootlegs without disclosing that they are. I found out as soon as I started seriously inspecting it, no logo from the anime or manufacturer. read more

Senpai's Corner - front of box has no logos - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

senpais corner is our go-to spot for my girlfriend's favorite toys, and their regular events have introduced us to a fantastic community. the owners and employees are incredibly friendly, we love the sonny angels collection they offer. what stands out even more is their dedication to improving the meetup experience. plus, their responsiveness on socials adds an extra layer of convenience. if you're into toys and friendly atmospheres, senpais corner is a must-visit! read more

Nice shop but almost everything is 2x the regular selling price, like their demon slayer banpresto figures.

I don't know about you but this store is amazing. Great Staff, Great Prices, Great customer service, Etc.

I was so excited when I found out that this place head open just a few weeks ago. The owner was super cool and I found out that he's a local small businessman who feel strongly about anime and wants to share it with the community. If you need some Hello Kitty stationery or a perfect grade Gundam kit he's fat and everything in between. Hashtag 5 stars read more

Senpai's Corner - I said bro, can I get a romper that makes me look like an apathetic egg? He said yes. - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

So excited to find this new shop close to home! There aren't very many speciality anime/manga/kawaii in the area so to see one that is well stocked and reasonably priced is amazing. The owner Chris is an AWESOME guy, very knowledgeable and super friendly. I'll be telling all my friends about this place. Can't wait to come back next time, keep up the great work!! (p.s. if you get any more Hitsuji no Wooly items and/or if you ever get Mamegoma or Gloomy the Bear, please let me know !) read more

Senpai's Corner - Super cute Hitsuji no Wooly keychain that is pretty big and look at how awesome this No Face pen is ! - Toy Stores Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Senpai's Corner is the hidden gem of anime! They have a great selection of figures, novelties, and collectors pieces with promises of more to come. The staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and eager to help. If you're into anime, Senpai's Corner is a must visit! read more

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Great selection! Great prices! Owner was really nice! Hopefully we can get back here to do some Christmas shopping!