Newly renovated in 2023, Animate Ikebukuro is considered one of the largest anime shops in the world.
The store stretches over nine floors, with several dedicated to anime, manga, and merch. There’s also an event space, gallery, and even a theater. Check out their schedule to find out about the latest special events.
アニメイト池袋本店
1-20-7 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekends
Free
- 387 m from Ikebukuro Station Fukutoshin Line (C9)Marunouchi Line (M25)Yurakucho Line (Y9)Yamanote Line (JY13)Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ1)Seibu Ikebukuro Line (S11)
- 0.8 km from Higashi-ikebukuro Station Yurakucho Line (Y10)
- 0.8 km from Higashi-Ikebukuro-yonchōme Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA25)
