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.
NYC
Midtown and Times SquareNoHo and ManhattanBrooklyn and QueensAnimeMangaK-popGunpla
Midtown and Bryant Park are useful for Japanese books, manga, and official figure shopping.
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
Plan the route before you go.
Anime figures
Tamashii Nations Store New York
A figure and collectibles-focused listing in the Times Square area.
7 listings
Stores in this metro guide
AllMangaAnime figuresK-popGunpla / model kitsBlind boxes / gachaponJapanese booksKawaii gifts / stationery
Kinokuniya New York
Midtown / Bryant Park
- Japanese bookstore
- Manga bookstore
- Kawaii gifts
- Manga
- Japanese books
Area guide
Where to start around NYC.
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.
Help keep the guide accurate
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Send a physical anime, manga, figure, K-pop, Japanese bookstore, Gunpla, or kawaii shop worth adding.
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.