Anime is a big part of Japanese culture. Some popular anime series are streamed abroad but most are difficult to watch on legal sites or get them on a DVD or Blue-ray.
This is one of many reasons foreigners come to Akihabara. It is the best place in Japan to find anime products.
If you happen to visit Akihabara, we recommend you stop by one of many used DVD shops.
BOOK OFF Akihabara
BOOK OFF is a chain that carries second-hand DVDs, Blue-ray, books, and games. It is easily the largest second-hand shop chain in Japan.
Address:
〒101-0025, Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0025, Japan
Google Maps:
- Exit out of the Central gate and turn left. It is right next to Akiba Tolim, less than one minute from the station.
Business hours:
10:00～23:00
Official site:
https://www.bookoff.co.jp/shop/shop20396.html
Trader Akihabara 3
Trader is a popular second-hand chain that sells DVDs and games. It has three shops in Akihabara.
Address:
Trader 3 Bldg., 4-2-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
Business Hours:
- Monday～Friday：11：00～21：00
- Weekends and holidays：10：00～21：00
Official site:
http://www.e-trader.jp/shop/index.html
Rashinban Akihabara New Store
Aside from second-hand DVDs, Rashinban has a great selection of anime goods, such as trading cards and figurines.
Official site:
https://www.lashinbang.com/store/akihabara_2/#D1
Address:
AKIBA Cultures Zone, 1F・2F, 1-7-6, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan〒101-0021
Google Maps:
- Four minutes from JR Akihabara station Electric Town Gate
Business hours:
11:00～21:30
Liberty Second, Fourth and Sixth
Liberty is a trift store with a 30-year long history. It carries DVDs, toys, figures, mini cars, train and other plastic models. Out of its many stores in Akihabara, Second, Fourth and Sixth sell DVDs.
Official site:
https://www.liberty-kaitori.com/
Liberty Second
Address:
1-15-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
Liberty Fourth
Address:
OGISO Bldg., 4-4-3, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
Liberty Sixth
Address:
1-11-5, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
Surugaya
Surugaya carries new and used games, trading cards, figurines and DVDs. Its Anime and Hobby Pavilion has the largest selection of anime DVDs.
Surugaya Anime and Hobby Pavilion
Official site:
https://www.suruga-ya.jp/feature/akihabara_animehobby/index.html
Address:
KHK Bldg., 1～4F, 4-5-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- Six minutes from JR Akihabara
- Three minutes from Suehirocho station
Business hours:
9:00〜22:00
Surugaya Akihabara Eki-mae
Official site:
https://www.suruga-ya.jp/feature/akihabara_ekimae/index.html
Address:
Yamamoto Musen Bldg., 1～3F, 1-15-15, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- Two minutes from JR Akihabara station
Business hours:
9:00〜22:00
