Questions tagged [merchandise]
For questions about anime/manga merchandise. Note that shopping discussions (e.g. "Should I buy X or Y?" or "Where is the best place to buy X?") are considered off-topic.
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Did manga sales always outperform comic sales?
I was reading by accident that manga sales now are like 4 times american comic sales.
Manga reached record sales numbers in 2020, earning an estimated $5.6
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Where can I buy a hunter's license?
Is there a shop or site you can buy a Hunter x Hunter license from? I have looked on Amazon, but I could not find one close to the one in anime or manga.
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Is it worth it to support "old"/"out of season" anime?
I recently went back through my backlog of anime and watched one show that I ended up falling in love with. It came out in 2007-2008. It's a mediocre/good anime that wasn't popular globally but I ...
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What anime is this keyholder coming from?
I brought this keyholder from an anime shop a few years ago but not able to ask which anime it came from.
Front view | Back view
I tried translating it, and it says "rakorafura", and tried ...
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Identifying a Bandai Namco plush character with chocolate hair, orange eyes, and blue dress
This is a plush from the brand Bandai Namco. The character has chocolate hair, orange eyes, and wears a blue dress
Who is this character, and from what anime?
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Is there another anime series aside Gundam which created real scale giant robots?
I was taking a look at the amazing real scale Gundam projects in Youtube. They arent real merchandising today but everything makes one think someday in the future they will be extremely expensive ...
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Where can I find goggles similar to Usopp's in the One Piece anime?
I've looked all over the internet for this. I can't seem to find a website that sells goggles similar to the ones Usopp's wins in the duel in Loguetown.
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What does the NEC in anime soundtrack CD catalog numbers refer to?
I've noticed that soundtrack CDs for anime have pretty systematically a "catalog number" of NECx-NNNNN, where N are digits and x is a letter, usually A, but sometimes also M or Y. What "...
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Osamu Dazai's book titled "Josei Gakkou (Highschool Girl)" in "Tsuki ga Kirei"
In some episodes of Tsuki ga Kirei, I noticed that the main MC is borrowing some books called "Josei Gakkou(Highschool Girl) by Osamu Dazai".
I started looking for those books on the internet, and I ...
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Where can I acquire a copy of this Doraemon manga?
I am the curator of an exhibition on Easter Island in popular culture (http://www.moaiculture.com) and I am trying to track down a few missing items. If you can assist we will acknowledge you in the ...
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What is a good way to protect manga from yellowing in an open bookself besides book covers/comic book bags? [duplicate]
Recently I've started to collect manga. I have twenty-four volumes now. I keep them in an open bookshelf facing a window along with some other books which unfortunately I don't have any place for ...
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Where can I buy English Region B Bluray for Arise - Pyrophoric Cult?
I have tried everywhere for this!
Where can I buy the English Region B Bluray for Arise - Pyrophoric Cult?
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Where I can buy "Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms" manga/light novel in English?
I found a link to Amazon Japan for さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう (the Japanese title for Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms) manga, but I can't find the English edition/translation.
Where can I buy the ...
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Is this ring merchandise with a red seal and gold "忍" emblem exist in Naruto?
This is a ring with a red seal and gold "忍" emblem.
I don't know whether this type of ring is in Naruto.
Who wears it? Is it a knockoff?
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Where is this Lion Plushie from?
What is his name? From Anime? Please tell me the answer Thank you
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Where is this Schoolgirl Plushie from?
What is her name? From Anime? Please tell me the answer Thank you
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Who is this white-haired girl figurine wearing a black-and-white grid skirt? [closed]
What anime is this character from? Or what is their name?
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Is there a special significance to the "20" on this Naruto/Kakashi shirt?
I recently got this shirt and I was wondering if there was a special significance to the "20" on the shirt?
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Special Volumes in One Piece
I am an avid One Piece manga collector. Recently, I came across a volume named "Volume Zoro". It got me thinking if there are other Volumes I'm missing out. The volumes I currently own:
Regular ...
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What anime is this blond hair girl wearing pink hair ribbons from?
I want to cosplay as her. Thanks for answering.
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Ballroom e Youkoso Episode 14 & 19 OST question? [closed]
I have the OST Soundtrack for Ballroom e Youkoso, but can't find this song.
The OST starts at roughly 7:20 for ep 14 when Chinatsu and Akira are arguing,
and at roughly 12:00 for ep 19 when Akira ...
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Which anime do these figures of girls wearing idol-like uniform belong to?
I had come across this action figure when I was Japan, but was unable to find the character name.
Please help me out and if possible, give a description of the characters.
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Where can I buy Kotori Habane figurines?
I have no idea where to find Kotori Habane figurines.
Where can I buy them?
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Site / Store where Princess Sarah (Purinsesu Sēra) can be downloaded or bought
Anyone has any idea where I can buy:
Princess Sarah (Purinsesu Sēra)
Downloadable is fine or DVD that can be shipped to the Philippines.
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What anime are these keychains from?
I really would like to know what this is from if possible? But I might be buying them and I want to know what I'm getting.
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Who is this figure of an orange-haired schoolgirl?
I got her from a mystery bag. Anybody has any idea who this character is?
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Where can I buy the digital version of Gantz manga?
Where can I buy the digital version of Gantz manga? I searched in Dark Horse Comics site but they don't have the digital version. Amazon also just has the Physical version. Does Gantz not have a ...
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Is there a set date for Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale to be released on DVD?
I've looked around but can't seem to find one. Does anyone know when the dvd will be released in the US?
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Where can I find Durarara!! Vol 1 novel in Japanese language?
After watching the anime, I just wanted to read the novels for a better understanding of characters and of course, it had to be in Japanese language since I am learning it.
I tried searching for it, ...
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Does Rei's favourite drink exist in real life?
In Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters, Gatchmon in the fourth episode, falls in love with (and totally an intentional product placement) what's dubbed as "Gatchi Sweets" or "GatchiMonaka", which is ...
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Preventing manga books from having yellow pages
I just started collecting mangas I wonder how am I going to prevent them from having yellow pages. Currently, I store them in a glass shelf without a cover.
Are there any other ways?
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Can somebody please tell me who this figure is and where it is from?
I got a set of 4 anime figures together. The first 3 all came in a box but the fourth one has no box and no stand. No matter what I search, I can't seem to find her.
She has purple eyes and a red ...
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How to purchase an OST?
Can anyone point me in the direction of a legal online seller of OSTs? There are a few anime and OVAs that I want to own but I have no idea where to search?
A link or two would be upvoted.
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Who is this character?
Can somebody please tell me what is the name of this character?
I am trying to find this character's name. I have tried to google it and went through a couple of anime lists, but it just doesn't ring ...
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Where can I buy or download the soundtrack for Fairy Tail?
I would like to purchase/download the Fairy Tail OST, but I don't know where/how. Not the physical disc(s), but the digital file(s). Sources, online stores, instructions, etc.?
Thanks so much!
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What is the most complete Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex DVD set to buy?
I have a gift card from Best Buy and I wanted to buy Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on DVD. But between Best Buy's website and Amazon there appear to be five box sets available. Does anyone ...
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Can I purchase manga online from the Kindle store?
I live in Kolkata, India and everyone knows that looking for a manga store in this country is like searching for a needle in a haystack. So I was wondering if it was at all possible to purchase manga ...
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Why is Wolf's Rain so ridiculously expensive?
I am looking to add the complete set of Wolf's Rain to my anime collection, however after shopping around on E-Bay I see the following:
Wolf's Rain for over $300
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Identifying a sword from an anime, possibly from One Piece or Bleach
I got it from an anime convention thinking it was the Zoro Shusui for my cousin.
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What anime are these figures from?
These are figures I got off eBay; the seller didn't know the answer. Thank you so much!
eBay Item - 3 Gashapon Figure Figurine Lot Sexy Girl Boy 3.75" Posable Anime Manga
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Was the Chocobi (チョコビ) snack from Shin Chan fictional or did it exist before Shin Chan?
If you watched the Shin Chan anime series you will know what I'm talking about. (I don't know if Chocobi appears in the manga, too.) Was Chocobi an existing snack that just appeared in the Shin Chan ...
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Is "Monthly Comic Alive" manga magazine available in English?
I know the Japanese version can be found at MediaFactory's official site (Japanese), but I did not see any reference to an English version.
Is Monthly Comic Alive also available in English?
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Who are these characters?
I received 2 anime figure at a yard sale. Can anyone help me identify who they are.
Thanks a bunch
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Where can I find a full list of all the Naruto Shippuden uncut box sets?
Can anyone direct me to a site or does anyone have the full list of all the Naruto Shippuden uncut box sets. I have Season 1 box set 1, 3 , 4.
I am trying to buy all of them. I am hoping to NOT have ...
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Where can one buy Manga locally in Australia?
So before if i could i would buy Manga from Madman Entertainment before looking at overseas stores like Right Stuff. today however i got an email from Madman saying;
You might've heard the news....
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How large is the market for anime & manga by each country?
I would like to know how large the anime and manga industry is in each country. I think US, Japan, and China are the three largest country for anime and manga, but want to know how big they are with ...
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What anime is this black sword from?
Here is a pic:
I got this sword at the Facts convention in Belgium, and suspect it's from an anime, but I am not sure which one. Is there anyone who knows it?
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Where can I buy School Days HQ in Greece?
Do you mind telling me if there is a shop in Greece that sells School Days HQ?
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How can I get The Irregular at Magic High School's English-translated novel?
I have just finished the anime version of The Irregular at Magic High School and I would really like to read the light novel. I've been trying to find a legal way to do that but to no avail.
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