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GARRACK x Haikyu!! Smartwatches Expand to Rival Schools

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GARRACK is back with more Haikyu!! wristwear: the Japanese lifestyle brand has officially announced a second smartwatch collection — and this time the spotlight falls squarely on the series’ toughest rivals. Three new models will drop in late July, themed around Aoba Johsai, Shiratorizawa Academy, and Inarizaki High.

Three Schools, Three Distinct GARRACK Haikyu!! Watches

GARRACK x Haikyu!! Aoba Johsai Smartwatch
Image courtesy of GARRACK

Each model is priced at ¥10,890 — matching the first collection — and built around its school’s identity: team-colour straps, an alternate black strap, and custom watch-face artwork that goes well beyond a simple logo placement. The Aoba Johsai model (HUC-HK-BD11-A) features Oikawa, Iwaizumi, and crew cycling across multiple dial animations; Shiratorizawa Academy’s watch (HUC-HK-BD11-S) leans into Ushijima and Tendo, with an eagle silhouette surfacing for incoming notifications; and the Inarizaki model (HUC-HK-BD11-I) gives the Miya twins and their teammates their moment, with fox iconography woven through the dial and calorie display.

All three arrive in special branded packaging. GARRACK’s first Haikyu!! collection (Karasuno and Nekoma, launched September 2025) proved popular enough to warrant this follow-up headlining the rival schools fans have been waiting for.

Dials That React to Every Step and Heartbeat

GARRACK x Haikyu!! Shiratorizawa Smartwatch
Image courtesy of GARRACK
GARRACK x Haikyu!! Shiratorizawa watch lifestyle
Image courtesy of GARRACK

The fitness integration is where GARRACK keeps things interesting. Hit step-count milestones and the dial cycles through different character animations from your chosen school’s roster — the more you move, the more of the lineup you see. When your heart rate spikes, your school’s match banner surfaces on screen. It’s a small touch that keeps the Haikyu!! energy alive mid-workout in a way a static design never could.

On the hardware side these are fully capable smartwatches: the body weighs just 16g, a five-minute fast charge gives roughly two days of use, and a full charge lasts up to 14 days. Health tracking covers heart rate, blood oxygen, stress (via HRV), and sleep, alongside 100+ workout modes. iOS and Android are both supported, with music control, camera remote, alarm, stopwatch, and weather functions all included.

Pre-Orders Open 3 July — Units Ship 31 July

GARRACK x Haikyu!! Inarizaki Smartwatch
Image courtesy of GARRACK
GARRACK x Haikyu!! Inarizaki watch lifestyle
Image courtesy of GARRACK

Pre-orders go live on the GARRACK official page at World Wide Watch (Japanese) from 3 July 2026, with general availability from 31 July 2026. Each watch is ¥10,890. No dedicated Singapore retail listing has been confirmed — GARRACK’s collaborations typically reach Singapore fans through direct Japan orders or international proxy and forwarding services.

Given how vocal Singapore’s Haikyu!! community has been about wanting the rival-school arc represented in merchandise, demand for these three models is likely to be brisk. If you’re going to pick one up, registering interest early via the official page before pre-orders formally open on 3 July is the safest move. For more anime merchandise news, keep an eye on our coverage as more Japan-exclusive drops land in the weeks ahead.

Gadget, Shop and Merchandise

Kuromi and Cinnamoroll Get HORI Switch 2 Controllers

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Sanrio’s two most-iconic rivals are about to invade your Nintendo Switch 2 setup. Peripheral brand HORI has announced the “Kuromi to Cinnamoroll Series for Nintendo Switch 2” — four officially licensed accessories, split evenly between the goth-pop Kuromi and the cloud-soft Cinnamoroll, on sale in Japan from August 2026.

Everything in the HORI Sanrio Switch 2 Lineup

HORI Horipad TURBO Mini Kuromi edition for Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of HORI

Two product types, two characters each:

Horipad TURBO Mini for Nintendo Switch 2 — a compact wired controller (13 cm × 7 cm, 170 g) built around a clear glitter shell, a rapid-fire function (5, 10, or 20 shots per second), a C button for in-game voice chat, and a 3-metre USB-A cable. The Kuromi edition launches in August 2026 at ¥3,980 (around SGD 35); the Cinnamoroll version follows in September 2026 at the same price. Crucially, both controllers are compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch, and Switch OLED — so Singapore gamers who haven’t upgraded yet can still join in.

Pukkuri Hybrid Pouch for Nintendo Switch 2 — a semi-hard carry case with a dual-layer lid, EVA reinforcement, a ruched-fabric carry handle, and a character charm on the zip. It holds the Switch 2 console plus up to ten game cards. Pricing is approximately ¥4,480 per pouch (around SGD 39), with Kuromi shipping in August and Cinnamoroll following shortly after.

Glitter, Sweets, and Pure Character Energy

HORI Kuromi TURBO Mini controller lifestyle shot
Image courtesy of HORI

The design language is exactly what fans of either character would expect. Kuromi’s controller is deep translucent purple, packed with glitter, dessert stickers, and a scene of Kuromi sipping a milk tea — her signature skull logo even peers through the see-through faceplate. Cinnamoroll’s take is sky-blue and icy-clear, with lemon-yellow analogue sticks, floating star decals, and a lemon-tart motif that suits his dreamy, fluffy personality down to a tee.

HORI Horipad TURBO Mini Cinnamoroll edition for Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of HORI

Both controllers carry the Official Nintendo Licensed Product seal and the © 2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. approval mark. The full lineup made its public debut at Sanrio Fes 2026 in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, where all four products were on display on 27–28 June 2026 — making this one of the freshest product announcements to emerge from Japan this weekend.

Can Singapore Fans Get These HORI Sanrio Controllers?

HORI Pukkuri Hybrid Pouch Kuromi edition for Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of HORI

No international release has been announced — both controllers and pouches are currently Japan-only and listed for sale on Amazon Japan and Rakuten. Singapore fans who want them will need to import, either directly or through a parcel-forwarding service. At roughly SGD 35 per controller before shipping, they sit at the more affordable end of officially licensed Switch 2 accessories available from Japan, and the backward compatibility with original Switch and Switch OLED makes them worthwhile even for those who haven’t upgraded.

HORI has been releasing a steady stream of character-themed Switch 2 peripherals in Japan — recent drops have covered Kirby, Animal Crossing, and a range of Pokémon themes. Whether this Sanrio line gets a SEA or global roll-out is unconfirmed; keep an eye on HORI’s official website for any updates. For more import-worthy hardware and merchandise finds, head to our shop and merchandise section.

Manga Anime, Shop and Merchandise

One Piece × G2 Esports: Gear 5 Streetwear Drop Is Live

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The One Piece is real — and now you can wear it. G2 Esports launched its limited-edition G2 × One Piece capsule collection on 25 June 2026, and the T-shirts sold out within 24 hours. The drop fuses two worlds that Singapore fans know well: the world’s most popular manga and one of the biggest names in competitive gaming.

THE ONE PIECE IS REAL — G2 | One Piece – via G2 Esports on YouTube

What’s in the G2 × One Piece Gear 5 Capsule

The collection comprises eight pieces: two T-shirts, two hoodies, a zip-up sweatshirt, a cap, a tote bag, and an arm sleeve. Every item carries the same monochrome black-and-white palette and is centred on a custom G2 × One Piece Jolly Roger — G2’s samurai emblem merged with Luffy’s iconic straw hat — worked in as an embroidered logo rather than a loud print. The inspiration is Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation, reinterpreted as everyday streetwear rather than cosplay-adjacent fanwear.

Prices on the official G2 × One Piece store page are listed in EUR: the Icon Tee starts at €45 and the Luffy Tee at €50 (both already sold out), the Luffy Hoodie at €70, the Zipped Hoodie at €85, the Icon Sweatshirt at €60, the Cap at €30, the Sleeve at €40, and the Tote Bag at €10. Remaining stock spans XS through 3XL where available.

G2 x One Piece Gear 5 capsule collection promotional image showing the Luffy straw hat Jolly Roger logo
Image courtesy of G2 Esports

The Design: Luffy’s Straw Hat Meets the G2 Samurai

The creative brief was deliberate restraint. G2’s design team avoided the kind of all-over character prints common in anime merch and instead leaned on minimalism — think the understated end of the streetwear spectrum, closer to a Supreme box logo than an AFA tote bag. The custom Jolly Roger is the hero element: a pirate skull wearing Luffy’s straw hat, flanked by G2’s crossed swords, embroidered on chest or sleeve depending on the piece. Made in Portugal, the collection is pitched as premium enough for daily wear beyond the convention floor.

Sabrina Ratih, COO of G2 Esports, described the drop as a natural extension of G2’s fashion strategy: “At G2, we’re continuing to push the culture and fashion of esports beyond competition alone, and this One Piece collection is a natural extension of that. We wanted to create a capsule that continues to elevate the esports fashion space – understated, premium, and stylish enough for everyday wear, while still carrying the spirit of adventure, ambition, and individuality that defines One Piece and G2 alike.”

G2 Esports x One Piece capsule collection streetwear items
Image courtesy of G2 Esports

G2’s Anime Merch Play — and Why One Piece Fits

This is G2’s second anime apparel collaboration. The first was a Solo Leveling drop, which leaned into the dark fantasy aesthetic of Sung Jin-Woo’s world. One Piece takes the brand into very different territory: the franchise has sold over 600 million manga copies worldwide and runs to more than 1,160 anime episodes, making it one of the few IP properties that genuinely crosses demographic lines — older fans who grew up with the East Blue arc and younger viewers discovering Gear 5 on streaming. For G2, a European esports club whose rosters compete in League of Legends, Rocket League, VALORANT, and more, partnering with One Piece extends its reach squarely into the anime-adjacent gamer audience that makes up a significant slice of Southeast Asia’s gaming community.

The strategy also builds community: G2 offered early access to registered “Crew” members on its website ahead of the public launch, converting One Piece fans into the G2 ecosystem in one move.

G2 x One Piece official logo combining the G2 samurai emblem with Luffy's straw hat Jolly Roger
Image courtesy of G2 Esports

Where to Shop and What Singapore Fans Should Know

The collection is exclusive to g2esports.com and ships internationally, so Singapore fans can order directly. Both T-shirts are already gone — within a day of the launch — but the hoodies, sweatshirt, cap, sleeve, and tote bag remain in stock at time of writing. If you’re planning to grab something, sooner is safer: a limited capsule with a high-demand anime IP tends not to sit around long. Keep an eye on the manga-anime section for more One Piece and esports merch news as it lands.

Game News, Shop and Merchandise

Mega Rayquaza Returns to the Pokémon TCG — Storm Emeralda Drops 31 July in Japan

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Mega Rayquaza is coming back to the Pokémon Trading Card Game in a big way. The Pokémon Company has officially announced Storm Emeralda (ストームエメラルダ), the next expansion pack in the Pokémon Card Game MEGA product line, and it puts one of the franchise’s most iconic Legendaries front and centre.

【公式】「ポケモンカードゲーム」『ポケポケ』にメガレックウザ登場！ — via ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネル on YouTube

What Is Storm Emeralda?

Storm Emeralda is the latest expansion in the Pokémon Card Game MEGA series — Japan’s current product line that brings Mega Evolution mechanics back to the physical TCG. The set releases in Japan on 31 July 2026 and features Mega Rayquaza ex (メガレックウザex) as its headline card, bringing the Sky High Pokémon into the modern Pokémon Card Game era.

Each booster pack contains 5 cards at ¥200 (tax included), with the full set spanning 76+ card types. Alongside the main expansion, three Mega Starter Sets also launch on 31 July, each built around a fan-favourite Pokémon:

  • Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex Mega Starter Set
  • Eevee ex Mega Starter Set
  • Zorua & Zoroark ex Mega Starter Set
Storm Emeralda official key visual featuring Mega Rayquaza
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

The Summer Campaign: Mega Rayquaza Soaring Through the Sky

The launch is part of a wider summer campaign called 宙駆けるメガレックウザ (“Mega Rayquaza Soaring Through the Sky”), where The Pokémon Company plans for fans to encounter Mega Rayquaza at various locations across Japan this summer. Campaign details and venue listings are up on the official campaign site (Japanese).

Pokémon TCG Pocket Gets Mega Rayquaza Too

If you play Pokémon TCG Pocket on mobile, good news: Mega Rayquaza is landing there as well. The expansion 天空の支配者 (“Ruler of the Sky”) adds Mega Rayquaza to the app on 30 July 2026, one day before the physical set drops in Japan. Both launches are tied to the same Mega Rayquaza campaign.

Mega Rayquaza official illustration from The Pokemon Company
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

When Can Singapore Fans Get Storm Emeralda?

No Singapore retail date has been confirmed, but the international rollout currently looks like this:

  • 30 July 2026 — Pokémon TCG Pocket “Ruler of the Sky” expansion (global app)
  • 31 July 2026 — Japan physical release (¥200/pack, importable)
  • 7 August 2026 — Taiwan and Hong Kong regional release
  • 6 November 2026 — English release as Pokémon TCG: Delta Reign

Singapore TCG players who want Japanese booster boxes early can expect local import stores and online sellers to stock them within a couple of weeks of the Japan launch. The English Delta Reign set will be the competitive-legal version for most local tournaments and typically carries a Singapore retail price — watch for pre-orders from local card shops closer to November.

You can check out more Pokémon TCG news and shop and merch updates on the blog.

Last Words

Mega Rayquaza holds a special place in the Pokémon fandom — its Ruby and Sapphire lore, dramatic Mega Evolution design, and years of competitive dominance make it one of those Legendaries that never really goes out of style. Storm Emeralda gives Singapore collectors three months’ notice before the English Delta Reign lands, which is plenty of time to decide whether to hunt Japanese boxes or wait for the English set. Either way, the Mega Starter Sets (Meowscarada, Eevee, Zoroark) look like a smart entry point for newer players joining for the hype. Keep an eye on local card shops — pre-orders for import boxes tend to go fast.

Game News, Shop and Merchandise

30 Years of Pokémon Box Art in One Collection: Game Package Merch Drops at Pokémon Center Online Today

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Thirty years ago, a pair of cartridges called Pocket Monsters Red and Green launched in Japan and quietly changed pop culture forever. To mark the occasion, The Pokémon Company has released one of its most ambitious merchandise lines yet — a collection of products designed around the box art of every major mainline Pokémon game ever made, covering the full run from 1996’s Pokémon Red and Green right through to last year’s Pokémon LEGENDS: Z-A. The goods went live at Pokémon Center Online Japan on 18 June 2026 at 10am JST (that’s 9am SGT, so some of us may already be placing orders).

Pokémon 30th anniversary game package collection products
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

What Is the Pokémon Game Package Collection?

The line, officially called the Pokémon Game Package Collection, spans 39 major Pokémon game releases — every mainline title, both paired versions and the Legends games. The designs are based on the Japanese box art, which matters to collectors: Pokémon Green, the Japan-exclusive twin to Red that never received an international release, appears in its own right here rather than being swapped out for Pokémon Blue. For Western fans and Singapore collectors who grew up seeing only Red and Blue on shop shelves, that’s a genuinely rare treat.

Everything in the Lineup — and What It Costs

The collection covers six main product types:

  • Package Pins — generation-grouped sets with glitter-edged enamel pins faithfully recreating each box art. Sets run from ¥660 (roughly S$6) for a single-game set like Legends: Z-A up to ¥2,640 (S$24) for the original Red and Green duo.
  • Package Magnet Collection — 3D magnets that replicate the shape, texture and metallic finishes of the actual game boxes, including glitter effects. Capsule-toy format, grouped by era.
  • T-Shirts in Box-Shaped Pouches — ¥3,960 (≈S$36) each, available in M and L. The front features the Pokémon from that game’s box art; the back prints a chronological timeline of every game release. The pouch itself is shaped like the game’s original software packaging.
  • Package Cap & Sacoche (Shoulder Bag) — Both ¥2,970 (≈S$27). The cap and bag are designed as canvases to display your pins — attach your collection and wear it.
  • Package & Game Card Keychain Collection — ¥400 (≈S$4) capsule toys featuring true-to-life miniature cartridges and game cards from various eras.
  • Package Pins All Package Collection 1996–2025 — The centrepiece. All 39 game box art pins, arranged in chronological order and displayed in a framed wall piece with a built-in stand. Priced at ¥30,000 (≈S$274). Yes, it is expensive. Yes, we want one anyway.
Pokémon 30th anniversary package pin collection framed display
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

The Green Version Moment — Why This Collection Hits Different

Most Singapore Pokémon fans grew up with Red and Blue — Green was the one that only Japanese kids got. Seeing it represented alongside its counterpart in a chronologically ordered display is a small but meaningful nod to the franchise’s history. The collection also doesn’t skimp on the dual-game pairings: Diamond and Pearl each get their own pin, Gold and Silver each get their own design, all the way through Scarlet and Violet. For anyone who has collected multiple versions across 30 years, the full 39-game framed display is essentially a trophy of the hobby itself.

How Singapore Fans Can Order

The Pokémon Game Package Collection is currently available exclusively at Pokémon Center Online Japan — no confirmed Singapore or international release date has been announced. That’s standard for Japan-exclusive Pokémon Center drops, and it does not mean an international release won’t happen, just that it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

In the meantime, Singapore fans have a few reliable options for import shopping:

  • Buyee — A widely used proxy service that lets you purchase from Japanese sites directly. Works with Pokémon Center Online.
  • ZenMarket — Similar proxy, popular in the SG community, no subscription needed.
  • Meccha Japan — A dedicated Japanese import store that often stocks Pokémon Center goods directly. Worth bookmarking.

Shipping and proxy fees will add to the cost, so factor in around 20–30% on top of the yen prices above. For more on Pokémon and gaming merch for Singapore fans, check our merchandise section.

Last Words

As Singapore’s own gaming scene continues to grow — from Pokémon GO Raid Days at Bugis and Marina Bay Sands to the packed floors of Anime Festival Asia — it’s easy to forget that the franchise at the heart of so much of that excitement only exists because of a pair of Japanese Game Boy cartridges thirty years ago. This collection is a tangible, displayable reminder of that journey. Whether you’re going for a ¥660 single-era pin or dropping ¥30,000 on the full framed display, there’s something here for every type of Pokémon fan. Just don’t blame us when your wallet takes a hit.

Manga Anime, News, Shop and Merchandise

GARRACK x EVANGELION Raden Watches — Pre-Orders Open 12 June

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Japan-made watchmaker GARRACK is bringing Neon Genesis Evangelion to your wrist — and the dial work alone makes this worth your attention. Three automatic mechanical watches inspired by Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00 go on pre-order 12 June 2026, with sales opening 26 June 2026. International shipping is available, so Singapore fans can order direct.

GARRACK x EVANGELION raden watch collection featuring all three EVA units
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

What Is the GARRACK EVANGELION Raden Watch Collection?

GARRACK is a Japanese character-collaboration watch brand distributed by Ueni Trading. Their speciality is pairing popular IP with traditional Japanese crafts — and for Evangelion they have gone with raden (螺鈿), the ancient technique of inlaying iridescent abalone shell onto lacquerwork.

Each dial is hand-finished by a fourth-generation raden artisan in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture — one of Japan’s most respected lacquerware regions. Because natural shell is used and every piece is applied by hand, no two watches are identical. The iridescent surface shifts colour with the angle of light, so the watch is never quite the same twice in different lighting.

Three EVANGELION Units, Three Distinct Dials

The collection covers the three lead Evangelion units, each with its unit designation at a unique index position on the dial:

  • Unit-01 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-1) — ¥77,000 tax-included (approx. SGD 640)
  • Unit-02 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-2) — ¥79,200 tax-included (approx. SGD 660)
  • Unit-00 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-0) — ¥79,200 tax-included (approx. SGD 660)

The Unit-01 numeral sits at the 1 o’clock position, Unit-02 at 2 o’clock, and Unit-00 at 12 o’clock. A.T. Field-inspired indices run around each dial, and the see-through case back carries the NERV emblem — a detail that lands especially well in person.

GARRACK EVANGELION Unit-01 raden watch close-up showing handcrafted mother-of-pearl dial
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

GARRACK EVANGELION Watch Specs

  • Movement: Automatic (MIYOTA)
  • Case: Stainless steel, 41 mm
  • Strap: Calf leather
  • Crystal: Mineral glass
  • Water resistance: 5 ATM
  • Caseback: See-through with NERV logo
GARRACK EVANGELION Unit-02 raden watch close-up
Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

How to Pre-Order from Singapore

GARRACK’s official feature page at WorldWideWatch.jp ships internationally, so Singapore fans can order direct and pay in Japanese yen. Pre-orders open 12 June 2026 and the watches officially go on sale 26 June 2026 (Friday). The collection is also available via the Evangelion Store, Rakuten, and Yahoo Shopping Japan if you prefer a proxy-shopping route.

SGD prices above are approximate at the time of writing — check a currency converter before you order.

Last Words

This is the kind of collab you won’t find at any local counter — a Japan-craft collector watch tied to a franchise that still hits hard here. Evangelion is in its 30th-anniversary year, and appetite for quality EVA merchandise among Singapore fans has never been higher. If you have been hunting for an EVA piece that doubles as a proper automatic watch, this is a strong contender. Pre-orders open in two days — bookmark the page now and check our merch coverage for more picks worth your wallet.

Shop and Merchandise

Unleash Your Inner Otaku at Tamashii Nation Store New York!

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New York City, the city that never sleeps, now has a new reason for anime enthusiasts and toy collectors to stay wide awake and energized – the Tamashii Nation Store New York! We had the pleasure of visiting this anime haven recently, and the experience was nothing short of thrilling.

The Heart of Times Square NYC

Located at 1500 Broadway, right in the heart of Times Square, Tamashii Nation Store New York is a paradise for fans of all things anime and collectibles. What’s even more amazing is that we queued for less than 15 minutes before stepping into this anime wonderland. That’s right, no tedious waits or wasted time, just pure excitement ahead!

From Classics to Contemporary

One of the store’s most striking features is its diverse collection of figures and toys from classic and contemporary anime titles. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Gundam, Dragon Ball, Digimon, One Piece, or Sailor Moon, or if you’re into more recent hits like Spy X Family and Chainsaw Man, Tamashii Nation Store New York has got you covered. With roughly a hundred types of samples and products on display, you’re bound to find something that speaks to your otaku soul.

The Ultimate Shopping Experience

The store is a treat for the senses. Large digital display monitors showcase the latest product imagery, and there are even human-size statues of beloved characters from their most popular lines. Imagine standing next to a life-sized Monkey D. Luffy or a Gundam Aerial Ver. A.N.I.M.E. statue! It’s a dream come true for fans.

Exclusive and Limited Edition Items

What sets Tamashii Nation Store New York apart is its range of exclusive and limited edition items. These collectibles can only be found in their stores, and they’re sure to make your friends jealous. Keep an eye out for the S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball series and the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line. These are collector’s items that will truly stand out in your collection.


A Place for Fans Worldwide

The Tamashii Nation Store New York is not just a shop; it’s a place of connection and celebration for fans from all over the world. It’s where fans can come together, share their passion, and discover the latest products and experiences in the anime world.

A Store Worth Visiting

If you ever find yourself in the bustling heart of Times Square, the Tamashii Nation Store New York is a must-visit. Its easy-to-spot location right beside Starbucks, complete with a large LED signboard, makes it a breeze to find.

So, whether you’re a seasoned collector or just looking for some high-quality anime figures, be sure to check out Tamashii Nation Store New York. With its vast array of figures, statues, and limited-edition items, this store promises an unforgettable experience for anime lovers of all ages. It’s time to embrace your inner otaku and take home a piece of your favorite anime world. Don’t miss out on this incredible destination in the heart of Times Square NYC!