animate Akihabara Building 2 5th Floor Tokyo – Manga, BL Comics & Magazines Shop
Manga & Magazines • BL Comics • Pre-released Titles • Akihabara Tokyo
The 5th floor of animate Akihabara Building 2 is a dedicated manga and magazine floor featuring BL (Boys' Love) comics and novels, pre-released shoujo and josei titles, and latest anime magazine issues in the heart of Tokyo.
You'll find back issues and current volumes from major publishers such as Square Enix, Houbunsha, and Ichijinsha, making this floor a first stop for fans hunting for hard-to-find or brand-new releases.
Whether you're after the newest seasonal magazine, a pre-release edition of your favourite series, or a BL novel you haven't been able to find elsewhere, the 5th floor has you covered.
This guide is based on on-site research at animate Akihabara and updated in 2026 by the Akihabara Guide Information Map editorial team.
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animate Akihabara Building 2 — 5th Floor Overview
What is on the 5th Floor of animate Akihabara Building 2?
The 5th floor of animate Akihabara Building 2 is a dedicated manga and magazine floor, offering an extensive range of the latest anime and manga magazines alongside a broad back-issue catalogue.
Shoppers will find shoujo, josei, and BL (Boys' Love) comics and novels — many available here as pre-released editions before they appear in general bookstores — as well as seinen back-issues from publishers including Square Enix, Houbunsha, and Ichijinsha.
Whether you're hunting for the newest seasonal magazine, a rare back-issue, or a pre-release edition of a favourite series, this floor is a top destination for manga readers visiting Akihabara Tokyo.
Why is the 5th Floor popular with manga fans visiting Tokyo?
Among the many floors in animate Akihabara Building 2, the 5th floor stands out for its focus on female-oriented and BL manga — genres that can be difficult to find in depth at general bookstores.
The pre-release availability of certain titles gives fans the chance to pick up new chapters or volumes ahead of street date, a significant draw for dedicated readers who follow ongoing series.
The back-issue selection from Houbunsha, Ichijinsha, and Square Enix covers years of iconic publications, making this floor just as rewarding for collectors as it is for casual browsers looking for their next read.
What can you buy on the 5th Floor of animate Akihabara Building 2?
The floor carries a wide range of print manga and magazine formats, with particular depth in the following categories:
BL (Boys' Love) comics and novels — including pre-released editions
Shoujo and josei manga — current volumes and back-issues
Young men's comics (seinen) — back-issues from Square Enix, Houbunsha, and Ichijinsha
Anime and manga magazines — latest issues and select back-issues
If you collect a specific ongoing series or want to read a magazine issue you missed, this floor gives you the best chance of finding it under one roof in Akihabara.
Content on this page is based on real visits to animate Akihabara and verified floor information. Details are reviewed regularly to remain accurate for international visitors.
Explore More Floors at animate Akihabara Building 2
If you enjoyed the 5th floor, the rest of animate Akihabara Building 2 is equally worth exploring — each floor is dedicated to a different product category.
Address:
4-3-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
Nearest Station:
Akihabara Station (JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Sobu Line) Only a 4-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station's Electric Town Exit (also known as "Denki-gai")
Phone number: 03-5209-3330
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FAQ – animate Akihabara Building 2, 5th Floor Tokyo
The 5th floor specializes in magazines, BL (Boys' Love) comics and novels, pre-released shoujo and josei manga, and seinen back-issue comics from publishers such as Square Enix, Houbunsha, and Ichijinsha.
Yes, the 5th floor stocks pre-released editions of young men's comics, girls' and women's comics, and BL comics and novels ahead of their general release dates.
animate Akihabara Building 2 is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (10:00–21:00), with no regular closing day.
The store is located at 4-3-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. It is approximately a 4-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station's Electric Town Exit (Denki-gai Exit).
This guide is based on an in-person visit to animate Akihabara Building 2 in 2026 by the Akihabara Guide Information Map editorial team. We confirmed opening hours at the entrance, photographed the building exterior, and verified floor contents with in-store signage.
