Official Merch, Limited Editions & Fan Events Under One Roof
🌟 What is Animate Akihabara?
Animate Akihabara is the flagship location of Japan’s largest anime goods chain, located right in the heart of Electric Town.
This multi-floor complex is a must-visit for anime lovers, offering everything from Blu-rays, manga, and figures to voice actor merch, BL/otome sections, and limited-edition items you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re into shonen, shojo, isekai, or idol fandoms — Animate is your treasure chest.
🔭 Why Visit Animate Akihabara?
- 🛍️ Official Anime Merch: All major anime titles, updated weekly
- 📖 Manga & Light Novels: Japanese-only, but great for collectors
- 💿 Blu-rays, CDs & Drama Albums: With bonus goods & posters
- 🧢 Otome & BL Corner: Massive selection of women-oriented fandoms
- 🎤 Voice Actor Goods: Limited edition photos, acrylic stands, badges
- 📅 Event Space: Live signings, stamp rallies, pop-up collabs
📸 Featured Floors (Example Layout)
| Floor | Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1F | New Releases & Pick-Up Titles | Weekly featured anime goods + gacha area |
| 2F | Manga & Light Novels | Top-selling series & genre-specific shelves |
| 3F | CDs, Blu-rays, Drama CDs | Idol units, OP/ED themes, character albums |
| 4F | Otome & BL Corner | Exclusive doujin, character merch, BL manga |
| 5F | Figures, Keychains, Acrylics | Genshin, Idolish7, One Piece, Demon Slayer, and more |
| 6F | Event Space & Collaborations | Limited-time collabs with anime series or seiyuu |
| B1F | Cashier, Member Services, Tax-Free | Passport required for duty-free (over ¥5,000 purchase) |
⚠️ Floor layouts may change seasonally for event themes or special campaigns.
🎟️ Admission & Info
- 🎫 Admission: Free
- 🕒 Open Daily: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- 🗣️ Staff speak Japanese; basic English OK
- 🧾 Tax-Free available (with passport)
📍 Address:
4-3-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
📞 +81-3-5209-3330
🌐 https://www.animate.co.jp/shop/akihabara/
🚨 Visitor Tips
- 🎟️ Check the website before visiting — pop-up events often have entry limits or pre-registration
- 🧠 No English manga or subtitles — but it’s great for collectors
- 💸 Popular items can sell out fast (especially during collabs)
- 📷 Photos allowed only in public event areas (ask first!)
- 👜 Coin lockers available near entrance & basement
🚉 Access
- JR Akihabara Station (Electric Town Exit) – 5-minute walk
- Suehirocho Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) – 3-minute walk
- Located near Akihabara UDX & Don Quijote
🔁 Sample Plan: “Otaku Goods Hunter Route”
🕐 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 📖 Explore 2F manga zone for new or classic series
- 💿 Check out anime music CDs & OP/ED theme collections
- 🎁 Grab exclusive acrylic stands and capsule toys
- 💖 Dive into Otome Floor (4F) for BL & seiyuu items
- 📸 Visit event floor for collab café or photo booth
- 🧾 Use tax-free counter on B1F before heading out
💡 Extra: Don’t Miss Nearby Animate-Related Spots
- ACOS Akihabara (cosplay + wigs & accessories) – same building!
- Gamers Akihabara – another anime goods chain, walkable in 3 min
- Animate Café – collaboration café in Ikebukuro (women-oriented)