A Complete Guide For Your Anime Collection
Anime is everywhere. Whether you are a weeaboo, with a modern taste for anime shows like Knights of Sidonia, or more of an otaku, with your love of shows like Fist of the North Star, you are sure to want to fill your life with cool anime merchandise. The great thing for anime and manga lovers is how there’s now an abundance of shops that sell little treats.
We listed a few of the best shops for anime merchandise. Our selection includes many so-called mainstream retailers, as we wanted to find shops that might have hidden gems you didn’t know about.
ThinkGeek
ThinkGeek is a retailer for geeks of all colours. Aside from anime and manga, you’ll find cool stuff for fans of Dr. Who or the Star Wars. So, if your geekness extends beyond the anime, the website is the perfect place to visit.
In terms of anime, you can find rather cool anime and manga inspired clothing or opt for the cool accessories, such as Sword Art Online: Asuna Figma figurine. There are also games to play. For example, you can go back to the roots with a game of Pokemon.
You should also check out the YouTube video below, showcasing one of ThinkGeek’s most amazing items: A Giant Super Kawaii Unicorn Lampu. It is just and adorable pick.
AnimeStuffStore
When you want to find everything from art books to wigs, the AnimeStuffStore platform is worth a visit. The retailer is a great option if you are into creating your own anime-inspired artwork, as it has plenty of art supplies. Our favourites are the pen and marker sets you can buy.
Furthermore, AnimeStuffStore is definitely worth a visit if you are planning cos-play. The retailer is even found on many anime and mange related conventions. For instance, you could get your gear ready for the Denver Comic Con in June.
DVD Planet
If your anime love mainly manifests itself in your enthusiasm for anime shows and not all the quirky accessories that go with it, you should head down to DVD Planet. The DVD and Blu-ray treasure box is full of great anime box sets and rare movies.
For example, you can find the uncut seasons of Naruto or watch the complete seasons of Super Gals. The best thing about DVD Planet is that they often run voucher code campaigns and other offers to ensure you don’t spend a fortune on these DVDs.
My Geek Box
For those looking for a steady stream of anime merchandise, the My Geek Box monthly gift subscription might be a good idea. The idea is that for a small monthly fee, you’ll receive a secret box full of geek-related stuff. These can be books, comics, accessories and clothing of all kinds.
Now this option is the best if your geek-levels are not just pushed up with anime and manga. Nonetheless, there are often hidden gems for anime lovers, so it might be worth a try!
CafePress
CafePress is the secret gift box you might not have heard about. It has quite a wide range of anime and manga inspired products from clothing to posters and wall calendars. The beautiful coasters, like the Japanese Anime Smiley coaster, are definitely also among our favourites.
The retailer’s website is a perfect option for anyone wanting to surprise an anime loving friend or a family member. But of course, you can also always just surprise yourself with a gift as well – we don’t judge!
The Hut
You can also find a ton of anime and mange related stuff at The Hut. The product range for the retailer includes anything from DVDs to toys and games. You can even shop for the amazing Miss Manga mascara by L’Oreal Paris.
If we’d have to pick our favourite items from the retailer, we’d probably go with the Nausicaa Valley of the Wind DVD or The Complete Collection of Elfen Lied. If you are into games, then you can find Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 from The Hut.
RedBubble
Another great website for scouting gifts and unseen collectibles is the RedBubble platform. RedBubble’s main focus is on trendy home ware and décor items, so the platform is perfect for anyone looking to add a bit more anime and manga to their homes.
Our favourites are the anime-inspired pillows. For example, the Gintama Peace Anime pillow is a wonderful pick. We also enjoy the look of the Yato-Noragami iPhone case.
Zavvi
Another great place for DVD and Blu-ray shopping is the Zavvi platform. You can find a small selection of the best anime titles such as Perfect Blue and Elfen Lied. In fact, there’s an offer for a Zavvi exclusive on a Limited Edition Steelbook of Perfect Blue. The retailer regularly has campaigned similar to the above, so keep your eyes open.
The Works
If your passion for anime is more directed towards manga, then The Works is another retailer to keep an eye on. You can find tons of manage-related items that’ll help you become a better manga artist.
The guidebook on How to Draw Mange is great for getting started. If you aren’t looking to become a detailed artist, you can simply enjoy the various manage colouring books the retailer offers.
365 Games
If movies and games relating to anime are more your things, then check out 365 Games. The online platform specializes in gaming and DVDs and its collection of anime is rather impressive. What’s more is how the platform always has great offers to help you make more.
As well as finding old classics such as Black Bullet and Spice and Wolf DVDs, you can also pre-order a number of anime films. For instance, you can find the pre-order options for One Piece Collection and RWBY: Volume 2. In addition to DVDs, 365 Games also sell anime related books, technology and games.
Final tip: GeekBuying
As a final retailer revelation we present you: GeekBuying. The Chinese tech site is mainly focused on technology products, such as laptops and phones. But occasionally, they add an anime or manga inspired item to their selection. It’s therefore not your go-to place for anime products, but definitely something to keep an eye on.
The above anime retailers are perfect for anyone looking to add a few more anime-inspired items to their collection. As America’s love affair with anime grows, the above shops are also perfect for puzzled parents and loved ones. Furthermore, not only can you find some stunning finds from the above website, all of the retailers are known for generous offers and special saving codes. So, get shopping!