Japanese anime chain store Animate announced today that they plan to convert its main store in Ikebukuro into the “world’s largest anime shop,” planning the “grand opening” for spring 2023.
He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.
The Ikebukuro Animate store is currently the head office for the chain, while also being one of the bigger Animate stores in the country, alongside a specialty food truck in the plaza outside and a cafe in a nearby building.