Animate

Animate is Japan’s leading retailer specialising in anime, manga, and games. We offer a wide variety of officially licensed merchandise, including character goods, CDs, Blu-rays, books, and exclusive limited editions. With stores not only across Japan but also in the United States, China, and other parts of Asia, animate connects fans around the world through their shared love of anime and pop culture. Our large-scale flagship locations, such as the animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store in Tokyo and animate Umeda in Osaka, are not just places to shop—they are immersive spaces for discovering new titles, attending events, and experiencing the excitement of anime culture firsthand.

Through our expanding global network and online platforms, we continue to bring authentic experiences to fans everywhere and celebrate the creativity that shapes the entertainment world.