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For the month of June, at least, Tokyo’s fashion capital Shibuya gave Akihabara a run for its otaku money.
Aside from the recent opening of Production I.G’s retail store, this month Shibuya was also host to no less than three anime-related shops, devoted to old favorite One Piece plus newcomers Mr. Osomatsu and Kiznaiver. What’s more, they were all located in the Marui building, making it a one-stop shop for all your anime needs.
We recently popped over with camera in hand to give you a look at why Shibs is (temporarily, at least) the new Akiba.
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The One Piece Mugiwara Store recently moved from another Shibuya location to Marui, opening up in late April. The store claims to have over 10,000 One Piece-related items, including some stuff that’s only available in-store.
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Unlike the One Piece shop, which appears to be a permanent fixture, Kiznaiver: Premium Shop in Shibuya was a pop-up affair, running from June 10 to 27. Merchandise from the popular Trigger series included badges, mini-cushions and a replica of Tenga’s signature yellow shirt, which I kind of regret not snatching.
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On the same floor was another pop-up shop, this one devoted to the smash hit Mr. Osomatsu. The shop, titled Shibumatsusan (Shibuya plus Omomatsu, see?) was open from June 3 to 26. While plenty of merchandise was also on hand, the main attraction at this shop were all the life-size cardboard cutouts on display.
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Shibuya isn’t normally the hood we visit to get our anime shopping on, but for one bright shining moment in June, Shibs was the otaku place to be.