The Animate flagship store in Ikebukuro, which has been in business since 1983, recently underwent a major revamp and expansion. It now features ten floors of shops, event spaces, cafés and a theatre.
The lower basement level now includes a newly-expanded theatre with a capacity for 208 people, making it suitable for various events like plays and talk shows.
On the first floor, the cafe serves anime-themed lattes and cookies adorned with characters. Floors two to three sell manga and art supplies, while floors four and five focus on merchandise featuring well-known characters.
The sixth floor is the place for CDs, DVDs and video games, while the seventh floor hosts sales and event spaces. Finally, the eighth floor is dedicated to exhibitions whereas you'll find more event spaces on the ninth floor.