The best anime and game stores in Tokyo in 2026 are Mandarake Complex and Super Potato in Akihabara, Akihabara Radio Kaikan's floors of figures, Animate in Ikebukuro, Nintendo Tokyo and the Pokémon Center in Shibuya PARCO, Kiddy Land in Harajuku and Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station.
Akihabara is the center of anime and game shopping, but Ikebukuro, Shibuya and Harajuku have major stores too. Many items are limited editions sold only in Japan.
Eight floors of secondhand anime and manga goods.
Mandarake Complex in Akihabara has eight floors of secondhand manga, figures, cels and collectibles.
It is a collector's paradise.
Good to know: Start at the top floor and work down.
3-11-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021
Retro games and a vintage arcade.
Super Potato sells retro consoles and games across several floors, with a small retro arcade at the top.
It is a must for gamers.
Good to know: Play a few rounds in the arcade upstairs.
1-11-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021
A building of figure and hobby shops.
Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a landmark building with floors of figure, model and trading-card shops, right by the station.
It is a good first stop.
Good to know: Take the escalator up and browse each floor.
1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021
The flagship of Japan's biggest anime chain.
Animate's Ikebukuro flagship has many floors of anime goods and manga, with event spaces and collaboration cafés.
It anchors Otome Road.
Good to know: Check the event floor.
1-20-7 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013
Nintendo's official store.
Nintendo Tokyo in Shibuya PARCO sells exclusive Mario, Zelda and Splatoon goods.
The Pokémon Center is on the same floor.
Good to know: Weekdays are calmer.
Shibuya PARCO 6F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042
Tokyo's largest Pokémon store.
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City is packed with Pokémon merchandise and limited items.
It is a family favorite.
Good to know: Visit on a weekday.
Sunshine City Alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013
A multi-floor toy and character store on Omotesando.
Kiddy Land on Omotesando sells character goods, from Snoopy and Hello Kitty to Ghibli, across several floors.
It is fun for all ages.
Good to know: Check the basement for Snoopy goods.
6-1-9 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
Character shops under Tokyo Station.
Tokyo Character Street, in Tokyo Station's First Avenue underground mall, has dozens of official character and TV-network shops.
It is perfect while waiting for a train.
Good to know: Allow extra time before your shinkansen.
First Avenue Tokyo Station B1, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005
Akihabara, followed by Ikebukuro and Nakano Broadway.
Super Potato in Akihabara is the best known for retro games and consoles.
Mandarake in Akihabara and Nakano Broadway is the biggest secondhand chain.
Yes, Nintendo Tokyo in Shibuya PARCO.
Many larger ones do; bring your passport.