The Anime Stop

Konnichiwa!

Instead of explaining something about the Otaku culture today, I’m going to share with you something I personally like to do as an Otaku. That, my friends, is the Anime Stop! J

The Anime Stop is a little shop located in Ottawa and is one of my favorite places to visit to do all of my Otaku shopping. Filled with mangas, DVD’s, cosplays, and all the adorable plush dolls you can handle, the Anime Stop is a great place to shop for all your Otaku needs and at the same time, won’t do much damage to your wallet! (It’s great if you’re an anime fan in college and your funds are limited.)

From the store’s humble beginnings in the corner of its neighbor, the Comic Book Shop, it has now become its own store and does quite well for itself. Their customers usually include people in their early teens to their late twenties but will occasionally have parents and their children come in to learn more about what anime is and which ones are suitable for their kids to watch.

But that’s not to say that the Anime Shop has forgotten their roots! Every so often, when a convention comes to town, the Anime Stop and the Comic Book Shop group up together and make a great collective profit selling their merchandise on sale to the many costumed Otaku at the conventions.

The Anime Shop doesn’t just sell anime based products though. There’s a little something for everyone, from video gamed candy and merchandise, such as Mario and Zelda, and also has its own mini collection of products made by the manager herself! Whitney Cox makes an assortment of key chains with cute faces and wigs for cosplays that look simply incredible.

It is one of my outmost favorite places to shop and not just because it happens to sell anime merchandise. The employees are always very kind and helpful whenever I have a question or advice while shopping and the store itself is very cozy and welcoming.

This store is great for anyone learning about the Otaku culture and for those wanting to get more into it. Whether you’re looking for a particular anime or manga or just a mere suggestion depending on your individual interests, this store can help you find it. But don’t take my word for it, if you’re close to the store, go ahead and check it out for yourself! I guarantee you won’t leave disappointed.

That’s all I have for you this week but come check back soon so you can read the ultimate showdown: Manga vs Anime! What’s the difference? Which one is better? You’ll find out in the next post.

Dewa Mata!

Comments

[Dragonflight]

I definitely second that post! Living in the Ottawa area, there are very few places that provide quality Anime, and thankfully the Anime Stop is one of them. And if they don't have it, they can usually order it.

Now if only I could find Record of Lodoss War on DVD.... :P