Best Manga Shop — 74 verified

Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press, Seven Seas, Kodansha) and often Japanese imports — single volumes, box sets, light novels, art books.

• Kinokuniya New York — New York. Flagship US location of the Japanese bookstore chain, located across from Bryant Park at 1073 Avenue of the Americas. The store carries a deep selection of manga in English and Japanese, art books, li
• Kinokuniya San Francisco — California. Located in Japantown's Kinokuniya Building at 1581 Webster St, this was the chain's first overseas bookstore (1969). The first floor features anime and manga merchandise, with deep stocks of art books
• Kinokuniya San Jose — California. Anchored inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in San Jose at 675 Saratoga Ave, this Kinokuniya stocks Japanese novels, art books, manga in both English and Japanese, and anime/game merchandise. New releases hit
• Kinokuniya Edgewater — New Jersey. Adjacent to Mitsuwa Marketplace in Edgewater, this Kinokuniya serves the New York metro Japanese community with manga, anime merchandise, books, and stationery. The location enjoys easy access from Ma
• Kinokuniya Seattle — Washington. Located inside Uwajimaya Village at 525 South Weller St in Seattle's International District. The second floor is dedicated to English-language comics, manga, art books, and anime merchandise including
• Kinokuniya Portland — Oregon. Housed in the historic Guild Theatre at 829 SW 9th Ave in downtown Portland, this Kinokuniya is curated with a focus on art books, comics, and Japanese stationery. Carries manga, light novels, and uni
• Kinokuniya Beaverton — Oregon. Located within the Uwajimaya Beaverton site seven miles west of downtown Portland. Stocks manga, anime merchandise, Japanese books, magazines, and stationery. Popular suburban location for Pacific Nor
• Kinokuniya Los Angeles — California. Long-running Little Tokyo location stocking manga in English and Japanese, art books, anime merch, figures, and stationery. A pilgrimage stop for LA anime fans alongside the surrounding Little Tokyo s
• Kinokuniya Costa Mesa — California. Located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa, OC's hub for Japanese books and anime culture. Stocks manga, light novels, anime figures, art books, and stationery. Serves Orange County's substantia
• Kinokuniya Carrollton — Texas. DFW-area Kinokuniya at 2540 Old Denton Rd offering Japanese books, manga in English and Japanese, anime merchandise, stationery, and art books. Manga and anime merchandise are among the location's big
• Kinokuniya Plano — Texas. Located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace Plano, this Kinokuniya serves the growing North Texas Japanese community. Stocks manga, anime figures, art books, Japanese magazines, and stationery. Located in Plan
• Kinokuniya Austin — Texas. Located at 6929 Airport Blvd #121, Austin's Kinokuniya brings Japanese books, manga, anime merchandise, and stationery to Central Texas. The store stocks new manga releases the same week as Japan. Loc
• Kinokuniya Katy — Texas. Suburban Houston-area Kinokuniya at 23330 Grand Circle Blvd Suite 140. Stocks manga in English and Japanese, anime figures, art books, magazines, and stationery. Serves the substantial Asian community
• Kinokuniya Chicago — Illinois. Anchored inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, this Kinokuniya carries plush toys, stationery, art books, and a deep manga selection in Japanese and English. The Chicago area's primary dest
• BOOKOFF New York (45th St) — New York. Midtown Manhattan location of the Japanese used bookstore chain at 49 W 45th St. A treasure trove for used manga, anime CDs, figures, video games, and Japanese books at deep discounts. Restocked const
• BOOKOFF Brooklyn (Japan Village) — New York. Located inside Japan Village at Industry City (934 3rd Ave, 2F), Brooklyn. The Japan Village location specializes in used manga, anime merchandise, J-pop CDs, and Japanese books. A neighborhood anime-
• BOOKOFF Massapequa — New York. Long Island location of BOOKOFF at 5500B Sunrise Highway. Stocks used manga, anime CDs and DVDs, figures, Japanese books, and video games. The chain's main suburban Nassau County outpost. Located in M
• BOOKOFF Greenwich Village — New York. Located at 740 Broadway in Manhattan, this BOOKOFF stocks used manga, J-pop and anime CDs, figures, and Japanese books at discounted prices. Convenient to NYU and the Astor Place subway. Located in Ne
• BOOKOFF Houston — Texas. Located at 1801 S Dairy Ashford Rd #127 in West Houston. Carries used manga in English and Japanese, anime merchandise, J-pop CDs, video games, and Japanese books. Serves Houston's large Asian-America
• BOOKOFF Costa Mesa — California. Costa Mesa location of the Japanese used-bookstore chain. Stocks deeply discounted used manga, anime DVDs and CDs, figures, J-pop, and Japanese books. A staple stop for OC anime fans hunting cheap man
• BOOKOFF Torrance — California. South Bay Los Angeles BOOKOFF in Torrance carries used manga, anime CDs, figures, video games, and Japanese books at low prices. Embedded in one of LA's most Japanese-American neighborhoods. Located i
• BOOKOFF San Francisco — California. BOOKOFF San Francisco operates in Japantown selling used manga, anime CDs and DVDs, figures, video games, and Japanese books. A favorite spot for SF Bay Area anime fans hunting cheap finds. Located in
• BOOKOFF Honolulu — Hawaii. Honolulu BOOKOFF location stocks used manga, anime merchandise, J-pop CDs, Japanese books, and video games at discounted prices. Serves Oahu's large Japanese-American and Japanese-tourist population.
• Forbidden Planet NYC — New York. Union Square comic and pop culture megastore at 832 Broadway with one of NYC's biggest manga, Gunpla, anime figure, and collectibles selections. A neighborhood institution for decades. Located in New
• Midtown Comics Times Square — New York. Times Square comic shop at 200 W 40th St with deep manga shelves, anime-themed Funkos, blind boxes, and apparel. Especially strong on new manga volumes the week of release. Located in New York, New Yo
• Comicopia — Massachusetts. Kenmore Square comic shop in business since 1989 with a strong manga section alongside Western comics. Located around the corner from Fenway Park, carrying classics, magical girl manga, and indie titl
• Brave New Worlds Philadelphia — Pennsylvania. Philadelphia comic shop serving the community for over 30 years with a strong manga section, action figures, board games, and anime collectibles. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Manga shops car
• Goblin Market — Illinois. Chicago's first manga-centered store at 2868 N Lincoln Ave. Stocks manga, manhwa, danmei, comics, board games, occult and tarot items, and pop culture novelties. Especially strong on queer manga title
• Manga Spot Chicago — Illinois. Manga and light novel store inside The Shops at North Bridge in Chicago. Stocks manga, manhwa, light novels, and anime collectibles in a downtown mall location. Located in Chicago, Illinois. Manga sho
• Manga Spot Ann Arbor — Michigan. Manga, manhwa, light novel and anime collectibles store inside Briarwood Mall at 672 Briarwood Circle. Sister location to Manga Spot Chicago. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Manga shops carry English-
• Vault of Midnight Ann Arbor — Michigan. Long-running Michigan comic shop on Main Street Ann Arbor with deep manga shelves, anime figures, and pop culture merch. Anchor of the regional Vault of Midnight chain. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Vault of Midnight Detroit — Michigan. Downtown Detroit Vault of Midnight stocking comics, manga, action figures, and anime collectibles. Sister to the Ann Arbor original. Located in Detroit, Michigan. Manga shops carry English-translated
• Vault of Midnight Grand Rapids — Michigan. Grand Rapids branch of the Michigan comic chain, carrying manga, anime figures, and pop culture merchandise alongside Western comics. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Manga shops carry English-trans
• Manga Manga Cincinnati — Ohio. College Hill manga bookshop carrying over 5,000 Japanese comic books in English and Japanese. Specializes in deep back catalog and out-of-print manga. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Manga shops carry En
• Oxford Comics & Games — Georgia. Buckhead-area comic and manga shop at 2855 Piedmont Rd NE with an extensive collection of imported anime, manga, and Japanese hobby merchandise. Located in Atlanta, Georgia. Manga shops carry English-
• Samurai Comics Phoenix — Arizona. Arizona comic shop chain (Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler, Mesa) carrying comics, graphic novels, manga, anime, toys, collectibles, and gaming supplies. The Phoenix flagship is a hub for Valley anime fans
• R-Galaxy — Arizona. Tucson pop culture and comic store at 2406 N Campbell Ave. Stocks comics, manga, anime figures, and collectibles. Located in Tucson, Arizona. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press
• MangaHole — Nevada. Chinatown Las Vegas boutique inside Shanghai Plaza specializing in manga, anime, plushies, art and designer toys, blind boxes, and exotic snacks. Open seven days noon to 10pm. Located in Las Vegas, Ne
• Hakubundo — Hawaii. Honolulu Japanese bookstore and gift shop carrying carefully selected manga, anime stationery, kawaii lifestyle goods, and Japanese imports. A multi-decade Hawaii staple. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Mangamon — Hawaii. Honolulu physical and online manga store specializing in buying and selling used Japanese manga comics. Buys both Japanese and English manga, old and new. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Manga shops carr
• Reggie's Manga Shop — Oregon. North Portland neighborhood manga shop at 7015 N Greeley Ave specializing in manga across all genres alongside anime collectibles. Located in Portland, Oregon. Manga shops carry English-translated man
• Fantastic Worlds Comics — Arizona. Scottsdale comic and anime shop with an extensive range of anime merchandise including apparel, accessories, collectibles, and DVDs alongside Western comics. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Manga shop
• Kassidy's Manga Lane — Pennsylvania. Philadelphia-area manga specialty shop carrying manga, manhwa, light novels, and anime collectibles. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press,
• Right To Left — North Carolina. Charlotte anime and manga shop stocking manga, figures, plush, and apparel from popular series. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press, Seven
• Daydreams Comics — Iowa. Downtown Iowa City comic and manga shop since 1986 specializing in new and back-issue comics, graphic novels, manga, and pop culture novelty items. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Manga shops carry Englis
• Heroes & Dragons — South Carolina. Columbia comic and manga shop carrying over 50,000 comics, new and vintage toys, books, pop culture collectibles, and an active manga section. Located in Columbia, South Carolina. Manga shops carry En
• Korka Comics — Florida. South Florida comic and manga shop known for one of the largest anime and manga selections in the region. Located in University Park, Florida. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Pres
• Source Comics & Games — Minnesota. Twin Cities comic and game shop in Roseville with deep manga shelves, anime figures, Gundam, and trading card game tournaments. Located in Roseville, Minnesota. Manga shops carry English-translated ma
• Pandemonium Books & Games — Massachusetts. Cambridge sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming bookstore with a substantial manga section serving the Harvard/MIT community. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz
• Forbidden Planet Brooklyn — New York. Brooklyn outpost of NYC's biggest pop culture shop with deep manga, anime figure, and Gunpla selection. Located in Brooklyn, New York. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press, Seven
• Rick's Comic City — Tennessee. Middle Tennessee comic chain since 2000 at 2720 Old Lebanon Rd Suite 104 in Nashville stocking new comics, trades, Funko Pops, manga, and anime collectibles. Located in Nashville, Tennessee. Manga sho
• Comic Spectrum — Texas. San Antonio comic shop with a substantial manga section, anime figures, and Japanese pop culture imports. Located in San Antonio, Texas. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press, Sev
• Manga Spot Mall of America — Minnesota. Mall of America manga, manhwa, and light novel specialty shop. Sister location of Manga Spot Chicago and Ann Arbor. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz,
• Big Planet Comics DC — District of Columbia. Washington DC comic shop with a strong manga section, anime figures, and trading card games. A DC-area institution serving manga readers and collectors. Located in Washington, District of Columbia. Ma
• Fantom Comics — District of Columbia. Dupont Circle comic shop in DC popular for manga shopping with deep shelves of new releases and trade paperbacks. Located in Washington, District of Columbia. Manga shops carry English-translated mang
• Newbury Comics Faneuil Hall — Massachusetts. Faneuil Hall flagship of the New England pop culture chain with a strong manga section, anime figures, and Japanese pop culture merchandise. Located in Boston, Massachusetts. Manga shops carry English
• Brookline Booksmith — Massachusetts. Brookline indie bookstore with a strong manga and graphic-novel section in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press
• Floating World Comics — Oregon. Portland indie comics and heavy manga shop with curated selection of underground and translated Japanese works. Located in Portland, Oregon. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press,
• Quimby's Bookstore — Illinois. Chicago Wicker Park bookstore with extensive manga, zines, art books, and independent Japanese comic selection. Located in Chicago, Illinois. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press
• Strand Book Store — New York. Iconic NYC indie bookstore at 828 Broadway with a substantial manga, anime art book, and Japanese pop culture section. Located in New York, New York. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Y
• Casablanca Comics — Maine. Portland Maine LGBTQ+ friendly shop at 151 Middle St specializing in anime, comics, manga, Gundam models, French comics, and RPG dice. Located in Portland, Maine. Manga shops carry English-translated
• Bull Moose South Portland — Maine. South Portland Maine pop culture store at 219 Waterman Dr stocking anime sections, manga, records, DVDs, books, toys, and games. Located in South Portland, Maine. Manga shops carry English-translated
• World's Best Comics & Games — Virginia. Hampton Roads area comic and manga shop open since 1981 with the largest selection of manga and Warhammer miniatures in the region. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Manga shops carry English-trans
• BOSCO'S Comics Cards & Games — Alaska. Anchorage's two-location pop culture chain at 2301 Spenard Rd and 800 E Dimond Blvd. Stocks graphic novels, manga, comics, and Japanese imports. Located in Anchorage, Alaska. Manga shops carry English
• Gryphon Games and Comics — Wyoming. Local game and comic shop in Cheyenne with a manga wall plus board games, miniatures, RPGs and TCGs - the closest thing Wyoming's capital has to a dedicated anime store. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
• Muse Comics & Games — Montana. Missoula's longest-running comic and gaming store since 1996 with a robust manga and graphic novel section serving the University of Montana anime crowd. Located in Missoula, Montana. Manga shops carr
• Paradox Comics-N-Cards Manga Section — North Dakota. Bismarck's veteran comic shop carrying a steady manga wall alongside MTG, Pokemon and back-issue comics - the closest dedicated anime/manga source in central North Dakota. Located in Bismarck, North D
• Earth Prime Comics — Vermont. Burlington's Church Street comic institution since 1983 with a curated manga and graphic novel section feeding Vermont's anime fandom on the way to Bakuretsu Con. Located in Burlington, Vermont. Manga
• Manga Spot College Mall — Indiana. Dedicated manga and manhwa boutique inside College Mall stocking light novels, collectibles and trending anime merch a few blocks from Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, Indiana. Manga shops
• Lost Legion Games & Comics - The Rifleman — West Virginia. Southern West Virginia's premier game and comic chain stocking manga, anime merch, board games, RPGs and TCGs - the Charleston area's main anime-leaning storefront. Located in South Charleston, West V
• Mayhem Collectibles — Iowa. Iowa's 30-plus year comic and gaming destination in the Des Moines suburbs stocking manga, anime figures, Funko Pops and TCGs with a sizeable game room. Located in Clive, Iowa. Manga shops carry Engli
• EntertainMart Coeur d'Alene — Idaho. Massive pop culture retail space in Coeur d'Alene with one of the deepest manga and anime DVD walls in the Idaho panhandle plus comics, games and collectibles. Located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Manga s
• Van's CCG - Comics, Cards & Games — Mississippi. Jackson metro's flagship comic, manga and TCG store since 1996 with in-store gaming tables, beer service and a steady manga wall serving central Mississippi otaku. Located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. M
• Legend Comics & Coffee — Nebraska. Omaha comic, coffee and manga shop hosting anime nights and TCG events with a steady manga wall and pop culture programming for local cosplayers. Located in Omaha, Nebraska. Manga shops carry English-

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