Mandarake Complex. 🏰
This imposing black building is the ultimate archive of Otaku culture. It spans 8 floors of second-hand treasures, ranging from affordable figures to vintage Godzilla toys worth thousands of dollars.
The Showcase
The glass cases on the upper floors hold museum-grade items. Even if you can't buy, you must look.
Buy & Sell
They are famous for buying rare items. You will often see collectors bringing in suitcases of goods.
AmiAmi Akiba. ✨
While Mandarake is for vintage, AmiAmi is for the *new*. Located in the Radio Kaikan building, this is the best place to find currently trending figures from Genshin Impact, Fate, and Shonen Jump series.
Pre-Owned
They have a massive "used" section where figures are graded (A/B/C). "B" usually means the box is opened but the figure is perfect.
Tax Free
Bring your passport! If you spend over ¥5,500, you get 10% off instantly.
The Wall
Floor-to-ceiling walls of boxed figures. It is overwhelming in the best way possible.
Underground Press
Melonbooks
Doujinshi Culture. ✒️
"Doujinshi" are self-published fan comics. They are the lifeblood of the Otaku ecosystem. Head to the basements of **Melonbooks** or **Toranoana** to see rows of indie art books, music CDs, and fan fiction.
Warning:
These stores are often divided into "General" (All Ages) and "Adult" (R-18) zones. The R-18 sections are usually behind a curtain or on a separate floor. Check the signs!
Gachapon Kaikan. 💊
Known as the "Holy Land of Gachapon." This store is packed with hundreds of capsule toy machines. It’s loud, chaotic, and the best place to burn your leftover coins.
The Variety
From high-quality miniature furniture to bizarre animals and anime keychains. Machines rotate constantly.
The Sound
The constant *clack-clack* of plastic capsules hitting the tray is the soundtrack of this shop.