Location: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−15−16 ラジオ会館 3F
Floor 3 · Akihabara Radio Kaikan
A specialised second-hand shop for anime, manga, and fan goods inside the Radio Kaikan building.
A specialised second-hand shop for anime, manga, and fan goods inside the Radio Kaikan building.
K-BOOKS Akihabara is located on the third floor of the historic Radio Kaikan building in Sotokanda. The store focuses on pre-owned anime and manga-related items, including doujinshi, voice-actor merchandise, trading cards, and character goods.Based on 2225 Google reviews
Fishmagic25
The shop is extremely crowded, and many badges and products are far too expensive. Because of the large number of people and the confusing layout, I did not buy anything. They do carry a wide selection of Hololive and Vocaloid merchandise.
Kai Kai
The employees are not welcoming to foreign visitors, and the shop charges inflated prices aimed at tourists. Because it is located near the station, they apparently feel they can get away with it; shops a bit farther away offer much better deals.
Michael B.
Without a doubt, this is the ultimate experience for games, manga, and more, even though I cannot remember all the titles.
Alex N.
I regret not giving a perfect score because the shop is usually extremely crowded. However, I managed to find some rare secondhand treasures at a low price, and I felt fortunate since most of the time the items I wanted were out of stock.
K C
Overall a good shopping experience. The store is fairly tidy and about 80 percent of items are neatly sorted, though some appear intentionally mixed while waiting for later organization and others seem like surplus stock from elsewhere. Searching can be more challenging during busy periods because there is limited space and everyone is jostling for a look. I returned early the next morning and found it much quieter, making it easier to locate what I needed. If you are looking for a specific small item, you probably will not find it, but larger figures are more likely to be available. Browsing for unexpected finds in series and characters you like yields a better experience. Older series are harder to locate in secondhand stores, but recent popular series present no problem.
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K-BOOKS storefront sign
A black shop sign with white lettering displaying 'K-BOOKS' and Japanese characters '秋葉原本館', mounted on a building facade above a closed metal shutter.
Surugaya Specialty Store Front
Night exterior of Surugaya Specialty Store, featuring blue signage with Japanese and English text including '020 (Otsu-Oo) Buyback Service' and 'Ahn'. Visible storefront includes glass doors, promotional posters, and merchandise displays outside.
Radio Kaikan Akahabara
Exterior of Radio Kaikan Akahabara, a multi-story building with large advertisements on the facade. The ground floor features prominent signage in Japanese and English, including 'AKIHABARA RADIO KAIKAN'. People are seen entering and exiting the store. A large billboard above displays an advertisement for 'MONSTER' featuring a blonde woman. Additional signs indicate events like 'SATURDAY STAGE' and 'SUNDAY STAGE'.
Akihabara Radiokaikan Entrance
Exterior view of Akihabara Radiokaikan entrance with visible signage including 'Mizuho ATM Counter' and anime-themed artwork on the right wall. People are entering or standing near the glass doors.
Anime Poster and Storefront
A street-level view of a multi-story building featuring large anime posters on the facade, including one with characters from 'Sakura Trick' and another promoting 'Daiwa'. A yellow storefront sign reads 'Radio Nihon', indicating a shop front.
Anime Merchandise Display
A wall display of anime merchandise featuring characters from the Key visual novel series, including keychains, badges, and figures arranged on black wire racks under a large banner.
3F K-BOOKS and Autumn Original MEN'S Store Interior
Interior view of a store on the 3rd floor, featuring signage for 'K-BOOKS' and 'Autumn Original MEN'S'. Shelves are stocked with merchandise including anime figures, posters, and collectibles. A blue banner advertises VTuber content. Staff members are visible near the entrance.
Dragon Ball Z Action Figures Display
A glass display case filled with numerous Dragon Ball Z action figures, including characters like Goku in various forms (Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan Blue), Vegeta, Frieza, and others. The figures are arranged on multiple shelves, each labeled with price tags. Background posters feature Japanese text and character illustrations.
Anime Merchandise Display Wall
A wall display of anime merchandise featuring character pins, keychains, and posters under banners for 'MORE MORE JUMP!', 'Vivid BAD SQUAD', and 'K-On!'. Products are organized on black grid racks with green price tags.
Gundam Model Display
A life-sized orange and black Gundam model is displayed indoors, cordoned off by red ropes with a sign reading 'Please do not touch' in English and Japanese. Behind the model are large posters of anime characters. To the right, shelves display packaged merchandise.
Nendoroid Collection Display Case
A glass display case filled with numerous Nendoroid-style figurines, including characters from anime and games like One Piece, Dragon Quest, and others. The figures are arranged on tiered green platforms inside the case.
Toy and Figure Display Shelf
A brightly lit indoor display of collectible figures, action dolls, and plush toys arranged on glass-enclosed metal shelving units. Visible brands include Bandai, Tamagotchi, and various anime characters like Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon. A poster with Japanese text and cartoon characters is mounted above the left shelf. Price tags are visible inside each compartment.
Figure display case
A glass display case containing several anime-style figurines, including a prominent white owl-like figure in the foreground and other characters with blue and purple hair in the background.
Anime Figure Display Case
A detailed anime-style female figure with long dark hair, wearing a layered beige dress and holding a rifle, displayed inside a glass case. Below are several other action figures on a shelf.
Anime Merchandise Display
A store interior featuring anime merchandise displays, including a large poster of an idol character in pink and white attire, and a cutout figure of another idol playing a guitar. Background shelves hold various products.
Anime Merchandise Display
An indoor shot of a store shelf featuring anime merchandise. A large orange banner displays the name 'Hachikō' and an illustration of a character with red hair. Below, packaged items are visible on shelves.
Anime Merchandise Display
Two anime-style female figures in maid outfits stand on display stands inside a shop. A sign encourages customers to share photos on social media.
Anime Figure Display Shelf
A metal shelving unit with glass-enclosed compartments displaying various anime and manga figurines, including characters from One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, and other series. Price tags are visible on many items. A sign labeled 'B-29' is affixed to the top shelf. To the left, a blue poster with Japanese text and illustrations is partially visible.
Anime Merchandise Store Interior
Interior view of an anime and manga store aisle, featuring shelves packed with packaged merchandise including figures, keychains, and posters. Large cardboard cutouts of anime characters line the walkway. Hanging decorations include character banners. Shoppers are visible in the background near checkout or display areas.
Figure-rise Bust Display
A display of Figure-rise Bust figurines from the anime 'Love Live! School Idol Project', featuring characters on individual stands with a colorful backdrop and promotional text in Japanese.
Bookstore Interior Aisle
Interior view of a bookstore with tall black shelving units filled with manga and graphic novels. Blue floor markers indicate aisles. Red fire extinguisher visible on the left. Overhead fluorescent lighting illuminates the space.
Anime Merchandise Display
A store shelf filled with anime merchandise including posters, keychains, and plushies featuring various characters in colorful artwork.
Hunter x Hunter Merchandise Display
Interior shot of a store aisle featuring a prominent 'HUNTER x HUNTER' branded display rack filled with plush toys, trading cards, and other merchandise. A person in black is browsing the items.
Anime Merchandise Display
Interior shot of a store aisle filled with anime and manga merchandise. Shelves are densely packed with packaged goods including keychains, stickers, figures, and plush toys. A large poster featuring an anime character hangs above the display rack.
D4DJ Merchandise Display
A wall display of D4DJ merchandise featuring numerous character-themed badges and figures arranged on a grid rack, with promotional banners at the top showcasing anime-style characters from the series.
Dragon Ball Z Figure Collection Display
A glass display case filled with numerous Dragon Ball Z action figures, including characters like Goku in various forms (Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan Blue), Vegeta, Gohan, and others. The figures are arranged on multiple shelves, showcasing different poses and colors.
Merchandise Display Rack
A close-up view of a black wire rack displaying packaged anime merchandise. Visible items include round and star-shaped acrylic badges featuring characters with pink hair, labeled 'Minao' and 'Rola'. Below are larger character figures in clear plastic packaging. Small white tags with blue labels reading 'K-BOOKS' and numbers like '047 540' are attached to the packages. In the background, other colorful goods hang on similar racks.
Anime Robot Display in Store
A life-sized orange and red robot figure, resembling a Gundam model with mechanical details and articulated joints, is displayed indoors within a retail store. The figure stands behind black stanchions connected by a red rope barrier. Behind it are vertical posters featuring anime-style characters with white hair and large eyes. To the right, shelves are densely packed with packaged merchandise including plush toys and figures. A sign above reads 'SPECIAL SALE!' in Japanese text.
Figure Display Case
A glass display case containing various anime and game figurines, including a large white owl-like figure with pink markings, a small seated female figure in a white dress, and several other character figures in the background. Price tags are visible next to some items.
Collectible Figure Display Case
A glass display case filled with various action figures and collectibles, including characters from video games like Overwatch, anime figures, Toy Story bunnies, and horror-themed figures.
Anita Showroom - Anime Figures Display
A display case inside Anita Showroom featuring multiple anime-style figurines, including characters from 'Fate/Grand Order' and 'One Punch Man', with price tags visible on the glass.
Anime Figure Display Case
A glass display case filled with numerous anime figurines, including characters from Naruto and other series. Many figures have pink price tags attached. The top of the case features a blue sign with Japanese text reading 'レンタルショーケース' (Rental Showcase). Price tags show numbers like '0-14', '0-23', '0-40'. Figures are arranged on multiple shelves within the transparent enclosure.
Hatsune Miku Figure Display
A close-up of a Hatsune Miku figurine with blue twin-tails and black-and-pink striped hair accessories, standing on a circular base inside what appears to be a display case or shop window. A small white price tag attached to the figure reads '2,800'. In the background, other similar figures are visible, slightly out of focus.
Anime Figure Display
A collection of anime-style figurines displayed on a glass shelf, including characters in maid outfits and casual wear.
Nintendo Game Boy Display in Store
A white Nintendo Game Boy with pink buttons is displayed on a stand inside a store. The screen shows a black silhouette of a dragon-like creature against a yellow background. A sticker below the screen reads 'Premium'. Behind it, there are racks of magazines and posters featuring anime characters. To the right, shelves hold various toys and collectibles.
hololive merchandise store interior
Interior view of a shop selling hololive merchandise, with shelves full of packaged goods and a large cardboard cutout of an anime character in the foreground.
Pokemon Merchandise Display
A shelf display of Pokemon plush toys and accessories, including Pikachu, Eevee, and other characters in packaging.
Ultraman and Kaiyodo Merchandise Display
A shelf display in a store featuring boxed action figures of Ultraman characters, including Ultraman Seven and Mirrorman, alongside loose figurines in glass cases below.
Anime Store Exterior in Japan
A busy street scene featuring multiple anime and manga stores, including K-BOOKS and Animate. Large posters advertise 'The Strongest of the Strong' (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken). A white van is parked near the entrance.
One Piece Figure Display
A glass display case filled with One Piece anime figures, including Straw Hat Pirates and other characters. Price tags are visible at the bottom of the display.
Anime Store Interior with Shoppers
Interior of an anime store with multiple customers browsing merchandise. Visible items include character posters, keychains, and packaged goods on display racks. A yellow floor sign reads '1m' (likely indicating social distancing). Customers carry bags and wear masks.
Anime Merchandise Display
A display rack in a shop featuring anime-themed merchandise, including round badges with character illustrations, small postcards or cards of characters in various outfits, and packaged items like towels or cloths. The products are arranged neatly on hooks against a black grid background.
Anime Merchandise Store Interior
Interior view of a store selling anime and manga merchandise, including figures, badges, and collectibles displayed on shelves and racks.
Anime Merchandise Display
A shelf display featuring various anime merchandise including plush toys, posters, and packaged items. The scene includes black and white cat plushies, colorful character prints, and a purple-haired plush in the foreground.
Merchandise Display
A close-up view of a retail display rack featuring packaged merchandise, including a round badge with an anime-style character illustration on a pink background. The badge is encased in clear plastic packaging and hangs from metal hooks. A price tag indicates ¥440. Other items are partially visible but not clearly identifiable.
Doraemon and Nobita figurines display
A close-up view of a shelf filled with various Doraemon and Nobita figurines, including different poses and outfits. Price tags are visible on some items.
Figurine Display Case
A glass display case containing collectible figurines, including a character in purple and red armor with a cape and another blonde character in beige attire. Price tags are visible below each item.
Dragon Ball Z Action Figures Display
A glass display case showcasing Dragon Ball Z action figures, including Super Saiyan Goku and other characters with price tags in Japanese yen.
Doll Display in Store
A display of six anime-style dolls arranged on a table covered with beige cloth. The dolls are dressed in various outfits, including school uniforms and casual wear. In the background, there is a store interior with yellow walls and shelves filled with items. A sign with Japanese text is visible near the dolls.
Anime Merchandise Display
Interior shot of a store aisle featuring merchandise related to the anime 'BanG Dream!'. Prominent blue signage displays Japanese and English text alongside an illustration of the character Watanabe Hare. Below, racks hold various packaged items including acrylic stands, badges, and other collectibles in yellow packaging.
Anime Merchandise Display
A shelf display of anime figures, including a large standing figure and several small chibi-style characters with price tags in yen.
Anime Figure Display
A close-up of a detailed anime-style action figure, likely from a game or manga series, standing on a small grassy base with a sword and shield accessory. The figure is posed dynamically, wearing a white top with blue accents, red shorts, and thigh-high boots. In the background, other figures and blurred signage are visible, suggesting an exhibition or store display.
Toy Store Interior with Customer Browsing
A person is crouching in front of glass display cases filled with various toys and collectibles inside a brightly lit store. The ceiling has fluorescent lighting, and there are signs above the displays featuring Japanese text and colorful graphics.
Bloom Into You Wine Merchandise Display
A shelf display of limited edition wine bottles featuring characters from the anime 'Bloom Into You'. The packaging includes boxes with character illustrations and labels indicating 'Red sparkling wine' and 'White sparkling wine'. Price tags show ¥3,500 each.
Aniplex Merchandise Display
Shelves filled with wrapped plush toys of anime characters, including blonde and blue-haired figures.
One Piece Figure Display
A glass display case filled with One Piece action figures, including Luffy in various outfits, Chopper, Nami, and other characters. Price tags are visible on some items.
3F K-BOOKS Entrance Interior View
Interior view of a bookstore entrance on the 3rd floor, showing customers browsing aisles filled with colorful merchandise and anime-related products. Visible signage includes 'K-BOOKS' and '秋葉原MEN'S館', along with directional arrows pointing to the 4th floor.
Anime Merchandise Display
A close-up view of a retail display rack filled with anime-themed merchandise, including keychains and acrylic stands featuring characters from the 'BanG Dream!' series. Visible items include a keychain of Hoshino Suzu, an acrylic stand of Akane Koide, and other character figures arranged on green backing cards.
Anime Store Interior Display
Interior view of an anime shop with hanging posters, banners featuring characters from popular series like 'Boku no Pico', and signage indicating adult content sections (R-18). Merchandise shelves are visible below.
Night street scene with pedestrians and illuminated storefronts
A nighttime urban street view featuring two people walking away from the camera on a sidewalk. The background includes brightly lit commercial buildings, including one with 'SILK HAT' signage and another displaying 'GAME PANIC'. Several cars are visible in traffic, and various neon signs illuminate the scene.
Anime Merchandise Display
A large indoor store aisle filled with rows of anime merchandise, including badges, figures, and plushies on wire racks. Banners featuring Japanese characters and character illustrations hang above the shelves.
