Phoenix, AZ
Anime Shopping Guide
A lot of the stores in Arizona are mainly comic book stores that sell anime too. There are a couple devoted to anime, but they’re not as big as the ones you see in L.A. You can always go to your local Best Buy to buy cheap videos (mostly dubbed) or rent them from Hollywood Video. Or check the internet and order on-line. But if you’re looking for more products, and don’t really know the area you can check these stores. ^_^
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Mesa “Mega Store” Phoenix Chandler
1310 W. Southern, Suite 3 3029 West Peoria, Suite CC 5965 West Ray, Suite 19
Mesa 85202 Phoenix 85021 Chandler 85226
(480) 649-0807 (602) 395-1066 (480) 940-6061
STORE HOURS:
Mon-Sat: 10:00-9:00 Mon-Sat: 10:00-8:00 Mon-Sat: 10:00-8:00
Sun: 11:00-6:00 Sun: 11:00-6:00 Sun: 11:00-6:00
COMMENTS:
Good selection of videos, books, and other novelty items. Some CDs. They have anime fests every once in a while.
13825 N. 32nd St. #34
Phoenix 85032
(602) 494-8857
STORE HOURS:
Sun.-Sat: noon-9:00pm
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBPAGE: http://www.blackdogent.com/
COMMENTS:
Black Dog Enterprises concentrates on anime. Prices are a little high, but they have a good selection of anime. They go to conventions too.
STORE HOURS (for both):
Mon-Fri 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sat. 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sun. 11:00am - 5:00pm
6750 W Peoria #110
Peoria 85345
(602) 896-9992
STORE HOURS:
Monday-Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00am - 5:00pm
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBPAGE: http://www.primenet.com/~s-moon/
COMMENTS:
A typical comic book store. Good selection of videos, manga/comics, posters, and wallscrolls. They also sell anime magazines(Japanese and English), a few domestic CDs and artbooks, and plenty novelty items (toys, models, cards, T-shirts etc). They can do special orders, but sometimes it’s slow. Prices are typical-average retail prices. A large anime rental section in the Bell location.
Tower Records
3 E. 9th St. 5617 N. Ave. 1110 W. Southern Ave., Suite A-16
Tempe Phoenix Mesa 85210
(Tempe Shopping Center, Mill & Apache)
(480) 968-7774 (480)246-7041 (602) 844-1293
STORE HOURS (for all):
Sun.-Sat. 10:00-Midnight
NATIONAL WEBPAGE: http://www.towerrecords.com/
COMMENTS:
They have a few videos for rent and sale and anime magines (Japanese and English). I’ve only been to the Tempe location. They give discounts for Student Advantage Card Holders.
Usagi’s House
No store front, On-line
store only
PO Box 3318
Tempe, AZ 85280-3318
(620) 318-7244
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBPAGE: http://www.usagis-house.net/
COMMENTS:
Huge selection of cels. Great prices. A lot of them are not posted on the web, so you have to ask if you’re looking for a specific one. You can set up a time and place to pick up the cels, so you won’t have to pay for shipping.
Virgin Megastore
5000 Arizona Mills Cir
Tempe
(Arizona Mills Mall)
(480) 413-1700
STORE HOURS:
Mon.-Thurs 10:00-10:00
Fri Sat. 10:00-11:00
Sun.10:00-9:00
NATIONAL WEBPAGE: http://virginmega.com/
COMMENTS:
A large selection of videos, DVDs, and graphic novels. They give 10% discounts to ASU students if you show them your ID card.