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Interior of ANIMATE KAMATA store showcasing anime merchandise and displays
 

ANIMATE KAMATA

2024.5.11 update

Address:Tokyo, Ota Ward, Nishikamata 8-4-12, 3rd Floor.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XTBRxXxSzqAo1FNc9
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Kamata Station.
Opening Hours:11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Official Website:https://www.animate.co.jp/shop/kamata/

 
 

Animate Kamata: A Compact Anime Shop with a Variety of Merchandise

Animate Kamata, located in southern Tokyo, is one of the smaller branches of the Animate chain. Despite its limited size, the store offers a range of official merchandise from popular Weekly Shonen Jump series such as One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Haikyuu!!, and Demon Slayer. Fans of One Piece can find One Piece merchandise including figures, clothing, and accessories featuring beloved characters like Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji.
 
The store's polite Japanese staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere, although due to the compact space, the selection of niche doujinshi is more limited compared to other stores. Additionally, in the same building, shops like Rashinban and Melon Books offer second-hand anime goods, making Animate Kamata a great stop for fans on weekends.
 
For those seeking a more extensive selection, it's recommended to explore other Animate branches or floors in the building.

Interior of ANIMATE KAMATA store showcasing anime merchandise and displays
Interior of ANIMATE KAMATA store showcasing anime merchandise and displays

ANIMATE KAMATA is located a 3-minute walk from JR Kamata Station, providing excellent accessibility. Many Japanese anime fans residing near the store frequent it, making weekends particularly bustling despite its small size. It seems that ANIMATE KAMATA attracts few foreign customers. In the same building, there are second-hand stores like RASHINBAN and MELON BOOKS, which deal with higher-grade merchandise compared to Animate.