Midtown and Bryant Park are useful for Japanese books, manga, and official figure shopping.
City guide
Anime Stores in NYC
NYC's first directory set is dense and varied, with manga and Japanese bookstore anchors, official figure retail, anime merch shops, Brooklyn listings, and K-pop stores.
- Manga
- Anime figures
- K-pop
- Blind boxes / gachapon
- Gunpla / model kits
- Japanese books
- Kawaii gifts / stationery
NoHo and lower Manhattan are useful for manga and Japanese collectible browsing.
Brooklyn and Queens listings help avoid a Manhattan-only view of NYC anime shopping.
Quick picks
Start with the shopping intent you need.
Kinokuniya New York
A major NYC Japanese bookstore anchor near Bryant Park.
Tamashii Nations Store New York
A figure and collectibles-focused listing in the Times Square area.
Manga Spot NYC
A manga-focused store listing for readers and collectors.
All In Anime
Adds a Brooklyn anime merch and collectibles option.
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New York City
Kinokuniya New York
Kinokuniya New York is a Japanese bookstore, manga bookstore, kawaii gift shop in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for manga, Japanese books, kawaii gifts/stationery.
- Japanese bookstore
- Manga bookstore
- Kawaii gifts
- Manga
- Japanese books
- Kawaii gifts / stationery
New York City
BOOKOFF Ani-Lab NoHo
BOOKOFF Ani-Lab NoHo is a manga bookstore, Japanese bookstore, anime store in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for manga, Japanese books, anime figures.
- Manga bookstore
- Japanese bookstore
- Anime store
- Manga
- Japanese books
New York City
Manga Spot NYC
Manga Spot NYC is a manga bookstore, anime store in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for manga, anime figures, K-pop albums and merch.
- Manga bookstore
- Anime store
- Manga
New York City
Tamashii Nations Store New York
Tamashii Nations Store New York is a anime figure shop, anime store in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for anime figures, Gunpla/model kits.
- Figure shop
- Anime store
- Anime figures
New York City
Akiba House
Akiba House is a anime store, anime figure shop, model kit shop in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for manga, anime figures, Gunpla/model kits, blind boxes/gachapon, kawaii gifts/stationery.
- Anime store
- Figure shop
- Model kits
- Manga bookstore
- Kawaii gifts
- Manga
New York City
All In Anime
All In Anime is a anime store, anime figure shop, kawaii gift shop in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for anime figures, blind boxes/gachapon, kawaii gifts/stationery.
- Anime store
- Figure shop
- Kawaii gifts
- Anime figures
- Blind boxes / gachapon
- Kawaii gifts / stationery
New York City
KPOP NARA NYC
KPOP NARA NYC is a K-pop store in New York City, useful for shoppers looking for K-pop albums and merch.
- K-pop store
- K-pop
Area guide
Where to start around New York City.
Midtown and Times Square
Useful for Japanese books, manga, official figure retail, and tourist-friendly shopping routes.
- Kinokuniya New York
manga, Japanese books, kawaii gifts/stationery
- Tamashii Nations Store New York
anime figures, Gunpla/model kits
NoHo and Manhattan
Good for manga, Japanese collectibles, and bookstore-style browsing.
- BOOKOFF Ani-Lab NoHo
manga, Japanese books, anime figures
- Manga Spot NYC
manga, anime figures, K-pop albums and merch
Brooklyn and Queens
Adds anime merch, blind boxes, kawaii goods, and non-Manhattan options to the city guide.
- Akiba House
manga, anime figures, Gunpla/model kits, blind boxes/gachapon, kawaii gifts/stationery
- All In Anime
anime figures, blind boxes/gachapon, kawaii gifts/stationery
NYC K-pop
Useful for album, merch, and K-pop fan-goods shoppers.
- KPOP NARA NYC
K-pop albums and merch
What to know before you go
Hours and inventory can change quickly. Use official links or map sources before visiting for a specific release, figure, manga volume, or lightstick.
- Use official websites or socials for hours, releases, and event updates.
- Use map sources for directions and nearby shopping areas.
- Treat inventory labels as useful signals, not real-time stock promises.
FAQ
Common questions for New York City shoppers.
Where can I buy manga in NYC?
Start with Japanese bookstore and manga-focused listings, then check official sources for current stock.
Are there anime figure stores in NYC?
Yes. The NYC page includes figure and collectible-focused listings as well as anime merch shops.
Is NYC only Manhattan?
No. This directory includes physical stores across the NYC metro when the store fits the anime, manga, kawaii, figure, or K-pop shopping intent.