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Anime Castle
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Comic Books Comic Books [Edit]
35-32 Union StFlushing, NY 11354
Neighborhoods: Downtown Flushing, Flushing
(347) 438-1296
- Nearest Transit:
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Flushing - Main St (7, 7X)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Anime Castle
6 reviews in English
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Review from Tessie V.
Elmont, NY
1/29/2011
Anime Castle is GREAT!
The choices are HUGE. They have literally everything. Don't buy manga from anywhere else. You actually save money if you buy here.
The people who work here are kind of annoying but they're okay. They're weeaboos too so you don't feel odd of some sort. They have bad taste though.Listed in: Places I've been
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Review from Linny F.
11/16/2010 1 Check-in Here
Anime Castle is a must-visit for any and all who loves manga/anime! It's the only store in the hood with such a wide selection in English-translated manga's, DVDs, art books, magazines (Shonen Jump & etc), apparel, accessories, and toys ^_^ *note: I've been looking for some old school manga's, and they actually carry it!
I think another store that can rival their merchandise would be Kinokuniya in Manhattan... but it is both far AND expensive. Anime Castle has better pricing for the same things (if not more), so get smart!
The last couple of times I was there, the customer service could have been a little more friendlier, don't know if that's changed =XListed in: Just For Fun!
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Review from Harmaa G.
Brooklyn, NY
7/23/2008
I want to work for Anime Castle. I want to slave around putting manga on the walls in alphabetical order. I want to get paid minimum wage. I just want to say I work at Anime Castle.
This place is PARADISE. I actually went looking for a manga that I was sure they wouldnt have but they had it! They were extremly helpful and found everything I needed. The walls were completly covered in manga of all kinds and in the back they had anime DVDs, apparel, and imported CD's. Everything was cheaper than expected. We stayed for a half hour more than we needed to just talking to the owner of the shop- he was very cool and talkative. I should have asked him for a job. :D
Stop buying manga and anime from http://amazin.com people, shipping and handling is not your friend. Take the 7 train to Main St and take a nice long walk to Anime Castle- its worth it.Listed in: Born to Shop
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Review from Jaydeen C.
Bronx, NY
7/6/2008
Whaa! This place is awesome!! Me and my friend blew like $200 here our first trip! It's awesome!! I scored two BR Ultimate Editions! It's got everything (including a fridge of Ramune soda!)
Everyone totally needs to come here!! Right now! -
Review from Nancy C.
11/24/2009
I've been coming here for years. The staff of Anime Castle is very friendly and helpful. The prices are lower than what you'd pay on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and the selection is HUGE. I can't walk into the joint without seeing several things that I mentally earmark as future purchases. There's also a frequent customer system - you can acrue points for shopping. Lately there has been more of a push for events (screenings of new or classic anime) and the Anime Castle newsletter always gives the heads up on sales, new merchandise, etc.
Just as any fyi - the Queens location is the original - but there's a second store in Mineola. -
Review from Sara M.
Flushing, NY
4/11/2010
A long, long time ago... in a neighborhood far far away there used to be Anime Castle. It was a warehouse that was filled to the max for the average Otaku. Tons of anime and manga goodies.
I bought some shirts, bags, and manga. The Ramune was overpriced, seriously $2.50 for a Ramune. I can get it for .99 cents by the asian grocery nearby me o.O They claim it's because they're a warehouse and they sell stuff online. Right....
Now, they moved to a new location in Main Street which is wonderful!!! Yay, saves me the trip. The good thing about Anime Castle is they never or hardly sell anything at retail price esp. manga!!! Plus they offer discount coupons every once and while through their email subscription lists but they're very stingy. It's always 5% off. It NEVER goes any higher. I laugh when it's christmas and they send a coupon for Christmas and sale savings (You'll save alot they say). It's 5% savings LOL. Which I guess I'm not offended since they do offer about already a 5-10% discount on manga. They have a pretty good selection although the store is pretty small compared to their warehouse before but you'll usually find what you're looking for.
Previously and now, they have people watch you while shopping and it can very annoying. I went with my mom and she was annoyed that the same guy was following us everywhere!!! o.O Seriously!! I'm just with my mom, leave me alone. I can't make decisions when you hover above me.
Another con, is that they sell some bootleg stuff. I bought a CD online before thinking it's the real thing and it was a little cheaper than some stores but it still cost me a lot and they didn't even say it's bootleg or anything. I read online that Anime News Network or some other website told Anime Castle that if they don't stop selling bootlegs, it would not be advertised on their website. They stopped for a little bit but they went back to bootlegs and I don't know what is the deal now. So be careful!! Most of their Anime OSTs are bootleg. Some of us don't mind (I didn't really mind I suppose) but it's just annoying to know.
Their messenger bags and book bags are soooo cute!! Depending on which one you're going to buy and for what reason and how long you want to keep it, be wise about buying the right one for you. My brother and sister have purchased their school bags here and both of them ripped in one semester/half a school year. Both of them had binders, maybe a textbook or two and whatnot but it still ripped.
I bought a small one but the material is superstrong. I still use it for 5+ years now. It's mythwear!! :D
Also, all or most of the manga is covered in a plastic cover. So you can't read it in the store. They purposely did that so that you won't read them. So make sure you like a title before purchase.
I think that is all for now hmmm....
