Where to buy anime and manga in the UK

[Neversoft]

I thought this would be a helpful thread for anyone looking to buy anime or manga in the UK from an actual shop, rather than online. You could also just go to these shops to read manga for free, like a library. Many of them have seating area's and don't mind people using their shop that way.

Anime Only

Fopp

Limited selection, but very cheap prices.

Location
They have eight shops around the UK, check their website for their nearest one to you.


HMV

Huge selection of anime, but very expensive. However, sometimes you may be able to grab a good deal.

Location
Everywhere around the world.

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Manga Only

Gosh

Huge selection of manga at fair prices. They also have a box full of various manga's all priced at £1.99 each. Excellent shop for manga. I purchased volumes 4-12 of Death Note here for a little over £30.

Location
Great Russell Street, Camden, London, WC1B 3NZ.
Near
Leicester Square


Orbital Comics

Possibly the best manga shop in England. A huge selection of manga to choose from and they even sell doujinshi (fan-made manga), t-shirts, cosplay, models, plushies, toys, magazines, posters, wallscrolls and more. I believe they also allow you to sell your own doujishi in there. Amazing shop for manga fans, you could spend all day in there easily. Also sells millions of comics and holds frequent signings.

Location
Obital Manga: Orion House, Upper St Martin's Lane, London, WC2H 9NY.
Obital Comics: Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0LB.
Obital Toys: Moor Street, London, W1D 5NH.
All shops are fairly near to each other.
Near
Oxford Street


Waterstones

Local bookstore. Decent selection, HUGE selection in bigger stores. However, very expensive.

Location
Everywhere.
Check their website for your nearest Waterstones.

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Both / Japanese Stuff

TokyoToys

Very popular with anime fans, sells everything Japanese. Anime, Manga, Models, Food, Cosplay, EVERYTHING! Japanophiles will love TokyoToys.

Location
Trocaderp Shopping Centre, Coventry Street, London, W1D 7DH.
Near
Leicester Square

Check their website for more information.


Forbidden Planet

Giant shop for both anime and manga. Also sells many other things related to that kind of genre. Prices range from high to low.

Location
All over the place.
Check their website to find your nearest store.


Japan Centre

A massive shop devoted to everything Japanese. Sells things from food to manga, to Japanese magazines to kitchenware. Essential for Japanophiles.

Location
212-213 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HX.

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Websites

UK

Amazon

eBay

Otaku

Tokyo Toys

1 Up


International

Anime Nation

Yes Asia

Amazon.com

Anime Corner Store

Just Manga

Sasuga Books

Archonia

[PaulMacC]

I only have a Waterstones, HMV and Forbidden Planet.
Good guide +rep (when I can)

[Neversoft]

I only have a Waterstones, HMV and Forbidden Planet.
Good guide +rep (when I can)

Yeah, most of these manga or anime specific shops are in London. There are more around the UK though, I'll add more and get a moderator to update it in due time.

[Turtle]

There is a selection on manga and anime in some borders book store, well actually its quite a large selection, but I think the videos/dvds are all dubs rather than subs (not to sure I've only ever gone and got the books )

[Niall!]

Not many places that deliver to france sadly.

I walked past a book store, local thing, and saw death note, the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and CODE GEASS mangas in there, though they were in French.

[Southe,]

i have a few of those shops herem but i prefer online cheaper and easier for me. can never be bothered going all the way up town for 1-2 things. anyway
neversoft what animes that in your sig. it looks familiar.

[Neversoft]

Not many places that deliver to france sadly.

I walked past a book store, local thing, and saw death note, the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya and CODE GEASS mangas in there, though they were in French.

All the international sites I listed ship to France.

i have a few of those shops herem but i prefer online cheaper and easier for me. can never be bothered going all the way up town for 1-2 things. anyway
neversoft what animes that in your sig. it looks familiar.

Welcome to the NHK.

[Southe,]

All the international sites I listed ship to France.



Welcome to the NHK.

thought it was lol havent seen it in ages ^_^

i noticed there was a nhk dvd coming out and i was all excited then the company went bust. i think funimation has it now but dunno if they will release it.

[Niall!]

God, anime related things are so expensive.

[Emjin]

I was planning a trip to Sai Sai in Camden, so i'll have to write all these down so I can visit all .. or most of them in one day. Gotta love TokyoToys though.