Back when I was a teenager this was the must visit store inside Stratford Mall. I always went here because they always had fun anime and Japan related items. From plushies, wall scrolls, pocky, figurines, etc. It reminded me of the vendor booths at anime conventions. I don't go there as often as I used to, but I can still remember this really cute Asian girl named Yune or Betty, depending on what name she told you. She used a Korean or American name, but preferred Yune. She always used to play Jrock and Kpop, and was really fun talking to. I guess her leaving kinda made me realize how certain people can make places come alive. I was able to take her out on a date... Sorta, I was just a friend. We went to a Dir en Grey concert together and went to Chinatown afterward. I was able to catch the drumstick of the drummer for her. Man, I regret not being able to get over my previous girlfriend during that period. Maybe I could have been more confident or charming. I could've been more me. But.... I was damaged goods at the time, and I hope she is off doing something awesome with her life. Wow.... This review got a bit more personal that I wanted it to be lol. 5 centimeters per second...
Anyway, even without Yune, this place is a great place to get gifts or things to decorate your room. My only advice is to avoid all their bootleg DVDs and CDs. Their Pocky and other snacks are overpriced as well. If you like purchasing neat Japanese and Anime stuff at Anime Conventions. Then you have come to the right place. Also if you meet a cute girl that is awesome.... Then by the gods! Don't be afraid to date her! read more