Animate Ikebukuro Main Store

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Animate Ikebukuro Main Store

Just steps from the station! Anime merch and items to the brim at this select shop.

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The world's largest anime merchandise store and a true mecca for anime fans is what you’ll find here at the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. After a full overhaul in 2023 the store reopened with an even larger sales floor, complete with nine floors above ground and two basement levels. Take your pick and step inside to find hundreds of thousands of manga, character goods, and everything anime on the side.

As if the shopping’s not enough, there’s even a full menu of unique experiences. Make your way to the second basement level to find Animate Theater, home to stage performances, live reading shows, and exclusive live events to knock your socks off. The first floor is the place to find Animate Café Gratte Ikebukuro, a tasty stop for lattes and icing cookies topped with character prints for an extra special moment with your favorite characters. You can also try the 9th floor for regular programming including live shows and autograph sessions, so you can get up close and personal with your favorite creators.

The short, 5-minute walk from Ikebukuro station makes this an easy must for the anime-lover’s Japan bucket list. Step in and enter a world like never before at Animate Ikebukuro!

Highlights

  • The world's largest anime merchandise store with an extensive selection.
  • On-site theater and café for additional experiences.
  • Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the station.

Photos

  • A specialty anime merchandise store with 9 floors above ground and 2 basement levels.

    A specialty anime merchandise store with 9 floors above ground and 2 basement levels.

  • Exclusive anime crossover apparel and accessories to shop.

    Exclusive anime crossover apparel and accessories to shop.

  • The 1st floor features a café where you can enjoy lattes and icing cookies printed with your favorite characters.

    The 1st floor features a café where you can enjoy lattes and icing cookies printed with your favorite characters.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

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Not available.

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Do you offer tax-free services?

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Yes, we do.

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Are there any smoking areas?

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Not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
アニメイト 池袋本店
Postal Code
170-0013
Address
1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3988-1351
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
Weekdays 11:00am - 9:00pm, Weekends and holidays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Access
About 5 minutes walk from JR Saikyo Line’s Ikebukuro Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)