Best Anime District in Illinois — 9 verified listings

• Kinokuniya Chicago — Arlington Heights. Anchored inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, this Kinokuniya carries plush toys, stationery, art books, and a deep manga selection in Japanese and English. The Chicago area's primary dest
• Goblin Market — Chicago. Chicago's first manga-centered store at 2868 N Lincoln Ave. Stocks manga, manhwa, danmei, comics, board games, occult and tarot items, and pop culture novelties. Especially strong on queer manga title
• Nakama Toys — Chicago. Logan Square Japanese hobby shop at 2504 N California Ave specializing in Banpresto/Sega/Taito scale statues, SH Figuarts, Gunpla model kits, Warhammer, and anime collectibles from One Piece, Dragon B
• Manga Spot Chicago — Chicago. Manga and light novel store inside The Shops at North Bridge in Chicago. Stocks manga, manhwa, light novels, and anime collectibles in a downtown mall location. Located in Chicago, Illinois. Manga sho
• Acen Anime — Rosemont. Chicago suburban anime store carrying figures, plush, manga, and apparel for Midwest anime fans. Located in Rosemont, Illinois. Anime stores carry figures, plushies, posters, apparel, blind boxes, gac
• Anime World North Riverside — North Riverside. North Riverside Park Mall anime shop near Chicago. Stocks anime apparel, plush, figures, and cosplay accessories. Located in North Riverside, Illinois. Anime stores carry figures, plushies, posters, a
• Fantasy Costumes — Chicago. Chicago costume and cosplay destination with over 50 years of experience. Hosts cosplay workshops, meetups, and stocks accessories, wigs, and makeup. Located in Chicago, Illinois. Cosplay supply store
• Chicago Costume — Chicago. Chicago costume and cosplay institution since 1976 with two locations offering theatrical pieces, vintage finds, accessories, and wigs. Located in Chicago, Illinois. Cosplay supply stores stock wigs,
• Quimby's Bookstore — Chicago. Chicago Wicker Park bookstore with extensive manga, zines, art books, and independent Japanese comic selection. Located in Chicago, Illinois. Manga shops carry English-translated manga (Viz, Yen Press

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