Super cute store for all your blind box needs . Even has some clothes with super cute characters.read more

I absolutely adore this little shop! From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted by…read morethe most charming atmosphere and friendly staff. They have an incredible selection of unique, handcrafted items that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Whether you are looking for a special gift or just a cute treat for yourself, this place has it all. The prices are surprisingly reasonable for the high quality of the merchandise. I will definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommend checking it out!

I love this place! So many new manga and artbooks. Everyone's always been nice and the place is…read morepacked. It's pretty pricey though - you can get things you might not see anywhere else but you'll definitely be paying extra for them. They have figurines and some blind boxes and other stuff too! Have been here a few times and will absolutely be back.

I love anime and I love anime merch…read more The things that I find at Animate are pretty 1:1 as you would find in Japan. They have a huge selection of merch by the series and they have tons of series covered. Unfortunately for me I feel that pretty much everything is expensive for what they are. Overall its a pretty neat place to go and do a walk through. Parking: large lot VERDICT: One and done

Unfortunately, I'm not a shonen slop fan but in my younger years, I used to buy the monthly Shonen…read moreJump books from the Scholastic Book Fair order forms (yes, I am an old head by new gen standards), so it's nice and nostalgic to look and peruse around. A lot of the merchandise in here is of the big three (JJK, Naruto, One Piece), but there's goods for MHA, Sakamoto Days, Bleach, Kagurabachi, JJBA, Haikyuu!, Ichi the Witch, Demon Slayer, YGO, Dragon Ball/DBZ, and more (just smaller volume and less). There's a Luffy and Naruto statue for photos too which is nice. Merch included apparel (some shirts and sweaters in the back they're on the wall on display and you can request different sizes), LOTS of blind bag goods (think acrylic keychains/stands, buttons, etc.), acrylic stands, manga, postcards, plushies, uchiwa fans, and much more. It is QUITE pricy, but if you're a fan of the series, and you know what you're shopping for, it might work; since I'm going to be quite frank, there's massive saturation of the shonen market. So you can easily find unopened, new official merchandise for JJK or Demon Slayer at EcoTown, other shops, or online, for like 1/3 of the price if you know what you're looking for. Though there might be items you can't possibly get anywhere, like the limited Los Angeles One Piece shirt and sticker. Though, an $80 manga compilation One Piece desk acrylic stand is wild to me. There was staff going around asking customers what series they'd like to see more goods for and I voted for Golden Kamuy (I dedicated a LOT of my Anime Food Panel on cuisine from this series when I presented at Fanime, hehe), so that would be great. I know it wouldn't sell well probably because of people who spiritually align with MGK's for the next 3 min my name is Satoru Gojo bit funding the majority of shonen slop and the big names, but it would be cool to see goods from Shonen Jump series like Nougami Neuro, Shaman King, D.Gray-Man, Yu Yu Hakusho, sadly I loved Rurouni Kenshin but i'll never forgive the mangaka, or even more YGO and Jojo, and Death Note (becoming hype again).

My husband requested to come here for his birthday and it was a 3+ hour drive for us. The service…read morewas beyond disappointing, from the point of not even being acknowledged the entire time my family was shopping in this establishment. Your cashier, Ismalia acting like it was a detriment to his day when we asked for help and then your employee, Quinn spraying something in the air right in front of us in an unmarked bottle which got into my eyes and mouth, no apology! I'm so glad none of our kids wanted to buy anything here because I was beyond pissed after that encounter. Since it was my husband's birthday, he was able to get whatever he wanted which he ended up walking out with one measly shirt for $45. While this store was cool to browse around and it had all of our favorite anime shows, we would never return after our experience. I only gave an extra star because it was a cool store and it was pretty big and a lot to browse through, other than that -10 stars for lack of service and rude employees.

Kodansha House was so much fun! I went with my sister and we had a blast. Some of the exhibits are…read moreso stupid but still so much, we were just laughing because they were great! The staff were also so nice and friendly and they ended up laughing just as much as us seeing everyone's antics! So good. They had magic spells, motorcycles, kicking a soccer ball, pretending to eat humans, and many more. If you're an anime fan, I highly recommend this place. We went after Anime Expo finished on a weekday afternoon and the line wasn't so bad. The line was actually longer for the store but the store is small and mainly manga and t-shirts. Best of all, the entire exhibit is FREE. You really can't get much better than that. If they have this next year, I'm going again!

Free popup! Was really looking forward to visiting this while it was were in LA…read more It comes in two parts, and interactive room with visual displays, games, and photo ops of the published work, and a gallery/merch room with the books available to read. The interactive room was really cool, and staff were really friendly. Lines were surprisingly not that long for a Friday during lunch time, but there was still a lot of people. The merchandise, in my opinion, could've been more varied. Prices were very affordable. A few items were already sold out too, but lacked in options/diversity. I completely understand the limited amount fue to the pop up nature, but just a little bit more would've been nice. As for the printed displays/artwork. It was really cool seeing them and reading the information. I felt like how they printed some artwork (like Witch Hat Atelier) could've been better. It's printed on canvas, and unfortunately I felt like the texture of the canvas interfered with the delicate line work of the art style.

Really Great Store and Hidden Gem I shopped in years every time I visit Los Angeles…read more Staff there is very down to earth and kind. But this store has a variety of selection such as Chogokins, Gunpla, Prize Figs, Construction Kits, Etc... Prices there are very reasonable too, honestly, I prefer going to this store compared to places like Jungle or Robot4Less due to price reasons. I would absolutely recommend this store for those who are in the hobby or starting to get into a hobby.

Hidden Gem Alert!…read more Attention hobbyists and gift givers: Neo Happyland might just be your new happy place. Circumstances brought me to this unique and fun store that is practically hidden on the first floor of what appeared to be an abandoned mall in Chinatown, the Bamboo Plaza. Had I not known about this store and its location before visiting, I probably would not have entered the plaza. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by Natalie one of the store owners. I then met with Alan, her husband and co-owner. Both were super personable, friendly and knowledgeable. I overheard them conversing about some of the products with other customers in the store. They really knew their product. The store was jampacked with products from floor to ceiling. I was overwhelmed with how much there was to see. There were so many different model kits to choose from (Pokemon, Bandai, Gundam, etc.). They also had figurines, model paint, books, stickers, Gundam decals, Book Nook and Wonderland items, Pokemon Mini Building Blocks, other building blocks, DVDs and other fun items. Everything was well stocked and neatly organized. I appreciated that most of the items were displayed behind glass so that you could see the actual product vs just looking at the picture on the box. Even though I am an adult, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I did not leave empty-handed. :) If you're looking for a wonderful brick and mortar hobby shop with Asian flair, I highly recommend this shop.

What a cool shop!! It looks like a small art museum when you walk in with giant statues and nice…read morelighting. The art here is gorgeous if you're an anime/video game fan. Of course, the fact that it's like a museum, a lot of the things in here are pricey but you can tell the amount of work put into it by how detailed all the statues are. It's a rare sight and fun to visit if you're in this area! He lady worker didn't seem too interested and was kind of just looking down while the room filled with customers. Lots of kids as well so it's a little scary not to keep an eye on them in case they knock something down. You don't normally see stuff like this at regular malls so it's definitely a nice change of pace. Hoping to see more stuff like this at other malls but also not sure how often they sell something since these statues go for $500+! I saw one for $800 but it was beautiful. Love this type of art and I wonder how often they rotate what's on display? Curious and definitely visiting next time we're here! IG: @ammysalamii

New anime shop at Westfield Santa Anita!…read more So glad that this mall is getting more anime options and this place really gives the vibe of an "anime museum" haha. I believe that these may be the same people who did Hot Pot Penjing based on their Instagram. (LOVED that place and wish that I had a chance to go there more and I missed the chance to get that Touko Aozaki figure...). They specialize in anime statues. That's right, STATUES. Not just regular figures. They have those huge, super detailed, scale figures with prices ranging from $300-1k+ If you are a big One Piece, DBZ, or Demon Slayer fan, this this the place for you. Lots of huge statues for these series. In addition to these statues, there are some fancier figures, Nesoberis ($35 which is the standard price), and some playmats of various series. I'm not super big into most shonen series (as a non-casual lmao), but they did have some bigger Fate series items like Formal Craft Rin and a Scathach figure. Would like to see some smaller scale figures here from other series too. Regardless, it's a fun place to check out if you are an anime fan!

Always fun to peruse Popkiller with friends and my partner when we visit Little Tokyo. The…read moreselection of apparel, fashion accessories, little trinkets, and much more are very fun and some can range from a nice splash of personality and flavor into your wardrobe or something much more eclectic and fun. They have a lot of their graphic tees on display and if you need, you can ask the staff for other shirt sizes in stock. One day I'll come back for you super cute orange cat Debu Noodles shirt! There's also lots of fun socks, bandanas, stickers, blind boxes, and much more. You can get something for yourself or as a gift. My boyfriend got himself a nice ribbon burgundy beret that he uses for some coords, so there's something for everyone here. Prices range from reasonable since it's imported $10-30, to a bit pricier for fancier items and fits.

Small shop in Little Tokyo that primarily deals in t-shirts featuring unique pop art from local…read moreartists. They also have other items like records for sale, but primarily it's T-shirts and sweatshirts. Even before I found this place always loved buying clothing items with unique art from local artists, so when a friend told me about this place I knew I had to visit. It's a pretty small shop and the person helping me was very friendly. I would say the T-shirts are reasonably priced specially for unique designs. I had to get a black cat T-shirt that was an homage on the design of an old Black Flag band T-shirt! I was super happy with my purchase

Absolutely love this popup shop they've been having the last few years now. Twice a year so far but…read morelove that there's always something new to see! If you're a fan of franchises like Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, this shop is for you! The prices are great and don't have to worry about paying for shipping like their online store. They repeat some items but always great to see some sold out items! The staff are super friendly as well. This shop is located in Little Tokyo in the "underground" part by the Jungle shops. Overall worth visiting even if you're not a huge fan. Maybe you'll find some gifts for friends and family! IG: @ammysalamii

I grew up on Enix, since Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest 1. And I also grew up on Squaresoft. Rad…read moreRacer. 3-D World Runner. King's Knight. And of course.... Fuainaru Fuantashiiiiiiiii. Final Fantasy. To say the least of both company's timeless collaboration that is Chrono Trigger (RIP Toriyama Akira sensei). To see a dedicated shop here in Little Tokyo, even if only seasonally, is like a dream come true. It really is a store for the most hardcore of fans. Merchandise that you can see in person - from all the figures, toys, stuffed animals. Soundtracks on vinyl and CD. My only heartbreak is that I wish I had bought the Final Fantasy IX Vivi action doll, the last time the shop popped up. There are a lot of cool figures, but the price is truly truly premium pricing. Nosebleed, like, really take advantage of your deep emotional connection to these characters, level of pricing. Like their prices even leveled-up to test the strength and HP of your wallet. And the shop keep is immune to any kind of pricing de-buffs. I would totally buy some of the metallic King Slimes, the posable FF VII Sephiroth, and 2B. But again, it's a tall ask to splurge. But I'm glad the wares are here in-person, so you can see everything for yourself, instead of just online photos.