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Where to Find the
Stores
So you want to buy some
Studio Gibli-related merchandise but you don't know where to start? We've
compiled this list of stores where you can buy Japanese anime- and
manga-related merchandise (including Studio Ghibli merchandise) such as
anime (including LD, DVD, VCD, VHS, etc.), CDs, shitajiki (pencil
boards/laminates), posters, calendars, books (including artbooks, manga,
and magazines), stationery, bags, stuffed animals, and more!
Note: Not all the
stores carry all of these items. Online Only means the store has
no brick-and-mortar location. Note: Nausicaa.net
is not a store. We only provide information about where you can possibly
find Studio Ghibli-related merchandise. North America
(alphabetical):
You can order some books
and videos through online stores such as
Amazon.com,
Barnes & Noble,
DVD Express,
Ken Cranes, and
Musicland Stores. You may
also be able to order some Miyazaki-related books, manga, music, and anime
through your local book, music, or video store. Just provide them with the
info about the item (ISBN or catalog number, publisher or label, title,
and author or artist). Visit the
Anime Web Turnpike for a
list of online anime shops
and the addresses of anime
shops near you. The
Anime
Resource List contains the addresses and phone number of many of these
stores. You can also look for used copies on
rec.arts.anime.marketplace
and various online auction sites such as eBay
and Yahoo! Auctions. Be careful,
though, since not everyone on the net is honest. As long as you follow the
guidelines posted on the sites you should have a minimum of problems. The
Music,
Movie, and
Book Trading Zones allow you to purchase
from or trade with other people worldwide for free. The sites are integrated
and allow you to keep track of all your trades. You can make lists of
wanted and available items and then trade with other people. Again, since not
everyone on the net is honest, you should be cautious. As long as you follow the
guidelines posted on the sites you should have a minimum of problems.
Japan The following online shops
in Japan take overseas orders and communicate in English. They also accept
credits cards:
Music, anime, manga, and other related merchandise. They
do special orders.
Locations in California (4), Illinois (1), and New York (1)
Books, manga, and related merchandise. You can see
a
listing of their stores in the US, including addresses,
phone numbers, and hours. The graphic on the far right of each
listing is a link to a map showing the store
location.
Japanese toys and trinkets, including a lot of Totoro
toys.
Locations in California (4), Oregon (1), New Jersey (1), New
York (1), and Washington (1)
Japanese books and manga. They do special orders.
This is a subsidiary of a chain in Japan. They carry pretty
much everything, and if they don't have it, they can order
it.
Music and anime. They do special orders.
Music, anime, manga, posters, toys, trinkets, and misc.
related merchandise. They will special order almost anything
for you.
Music, anime, manga, etc. They do special orders.
Music, anime, manga, and other misc. merchandise. They
do special orders. Totoro-ya (still under reconstruction as of
mid-March 2000) has many Ghibli-related plush toys, CDs, anime,
and books.
Japanese books and manga. They do special orders. Online
Music, anime, and hip-hop J-Pop stuff. Online Only.
Plushies, art books, music (beware: pirated), and much more.
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Books and manga.
Music and anime.
Hobby supplies such as models, paints, etc.
If you happen to be in Japan,
you can visit almost any department store and find Studio Ghibli merchandise.
Toy stores usually have some space filled exclusively with Ghibli toys,
puzzles, and more. You can even find merchandise in train station kiosks and
in some convenience stores (expecially Totoro merchandise). Just watch for it
everywhere and you'll see it.
Here's a few links to some online stores in Japan. Unfortunately, they don't accept orders from outside Japan.
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Worldwide See the
Shopping Guide on Anime Web
Turnpike for information about shops in your area. It's very
comprehensive, and has links to stores all over the
world.
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