1F–5F Floor Guide • Manga • Light Novels • Square Enix Corner • Near Akihabara Station (Tokyo)
animate Akihabara Building 2 is a multi-floor manga and light novel specialty store located just a 4-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station’s Electric Town Exit in Tokyo. This detailed floor guide covers all levels (1F–5F), including new release books, Square Enix products, art books, magazines, BL comics, early-release titles, and limited-edition collaboration items. Discover store access, opening hours, and official information for one of Akihabara’s most important anime book destinations.
This guide is based on official animate website information and on-site research in Akihabara.
Updated in 2026 by the AKIHABARA GUIDE INFORMATION MAP team to help international visitors explore Akihabara’s major anime shopping landmarks.
New Release Books
Square Enix Corner
[New Release Corner] Comics, novels, art books, and photobooks (photo collection books)
[Pre-release] Boys’ and young men’s comics, light novels and literary books
[Magazine section] & [Early release] Young men's comics (pre-released),
girls' and women's comics (pre-released), BL (Boys’ Love) comics and novels (pre-released)
New Release Books
You’ll find the latest manga, photobooks (photo collections), art books, and capsule toys.
They also feature a selection of recommended new releases, so you can check out the hottest titles right away.
Learn more about the 1st floor
Square Enix Corner
This floor is dedicated to Square Enix, with books, audio-visual items, and character goods from popular games like Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, KINGDOM HEARTS, and NieR:Automata.
Learn more about the 2nd floor
[New Release Corner] Comics, novels, art books, and photobooks (photo collection books)
A haven for new releases, this floor offers the latest manga, novels, art books, and photo collections.
It’s the perfect spot to discover fresh stories and artwork.
Learn more about the 3rd floor
[Pre-release] Boys’ and young men’s comics, light novels and literary books
Here, you'll find a great collection of back issues of shonen & seinen comics, light novels, and literary works.
It features popular publishers such as Shueisha, Kodansha, and KADOKAWA, along with adult comics and magazines.
These major Japanese publishers make Building 2 one of the best places in Akihabara to discover newly released manga and light novels.
Learn more about the 4th floor
[Magazine section] & [Early release] Young men's comics (pre-released),
girls' and women's comics (pre-released), BL (Boys’ Love) comics and novels (pre-released)
This floor has a variety of magazines and back issues of both shonen and seinen comics, as well as shojo, female-targeted, and BL (Boys’ Love) comics & novels.
You’ll also find works from publishers like Square Enix, Houbunsha, and Ichijinsha.
Learn more about the 5th floor
For character goods and collaboration items, you may also want to visit animate Akihabara Building 1 , located just nearby.
animate Akihabara - Building 2 is a must-visit Japanese comics store for anime, game, manga, and light novel fans visiting Akihabara Tokyo.
This multi-floor Japanese comics store offers a wide range of products, including the latest Japanese manga volumes, light novels, art books, magazines, and exclusive collaboration goods.
You can also find limited-edition items, early-release comics, and Square Enix-related merchandise that are often difficult to purchase outside Japan.
In addition to books, visitors can also explore various anime merchandise and character goods available throughout the building.
Many international visitors come here specifically for pre-release titles, BL (Boys’ Love) comics, and newly published works from major Japanese publishers such as Shueisha, Kodansha, and KADOKAWA.
If you are looking for an authentic Tokyo anime shopping experience, Building 2 is one of the most important manga and light novel destinations in Akihabara’s otaku culture district.
Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Open daily)
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