Kinokuniya New York

A wonderful Japanese bookstore and more. Three floors of beautiful books, magazines, stationery, cute toys, collectibles and gadgets. You could easily spend a very long time in here. Situated opposite Bryant Park.

Great store with a huge selection of books and Manga. They do events here too and book signings. Staff is nice and everything is very clean. Would recommend!

Japanese bookstore across Bryant Park. I love that they have a lot of Japanese, Korean English translated books here. Bought a few. On the second floor they have anime figurines, mangas and so much more. They even have a small shop for food in second floor too.

Kinokuniya offers an amazing variety of all types of Manga, Figures, CDs, Books, Pens and even a selection of Japanese delicacies. This is a must go to place if you happen to be by Times Square on 42nd st.

I'd say a great place to take a friend, friends all had fun and had something interest them. There are English books, fashion books, magazines, stationary, and manga upstairs!

I love this store. Lots and lots of great books. I personally prefer the art supply section. You feel like you are immersed into a Japanese store. The staff are very helpful. I bought some Chinese paint brushes, can’t wait to try them!!

this is a really large bookstore and probably every manga series you could find !! Three floors , dippy has books in a lot of office supplies school supplies. the first floor has a large variety books and third floor has a load of manga and action figures. find cute little gifts in here as well they have a lot of options aside from books !!!!

Very large and spacious bookstore full of various types of books ranging from Japanese manga, popular mobile/video game merch to everyday Japanese cookbooks & language learning books. Downstairs they have a cute collection of Studio Ghlibi books and merch, floor level contains regular English books you would find at a typical bookstore, and finally upstairs is the small cafe/manga and game section.

A wonderful Japanese bookstore and more. Three floors of beautiful books, magazines, stationery, cute toys, collectibles and gadgets. You could easily spend a very long time in here. Situated opposite Bryant Park.

Great store with a huge selection of books and Manga. They do events here too and book signings. Staff is nice and everything is very clean. Would recommend!

Japanese bookstore across Bryant Park. I love that they have a lot of Japanese, Korean English translated books here. Bought a few. On the second floor they have anime figurines, mangas and so much more. They even have a small shop for food in second floor too.

Kinokuniya offers an amazing variety of all types of Manga, Figures, CDs, Books, Pens and even a selection of Japanese delicacies. This is a must go to place if you happen to be by Times Square on 42nd st.

I'd say a great place to take a friend, friends all had fun and had something interest them. There are English books, fashion books, magazines, stationary, and manga upstairs!

I love this store. Lots and lots of great books. I personally prefer the art supply section. You feel like you are immersed into a Japanese store. The staff are very helpful. I bought some Chinese paint brushes, can’t wait to try them!!

this is a really large bookstore and probably every manga series you could find !! Three floors , dippy has books in a lot of office supplies school supplies. the first floor has a large variety books and third floor has a load of manga and action figures. find cute little gifts in here as well they have a lot of options aside from books !!!!

Very large and spacious bookstore full of various types of books ranging from Japanese manga, popular mobile/video game merch to everyday Japanese cookbooks & language learning books. Downstairs they have a cute collection of Studio Ghlibi books and merch, floor level contains regular English books you would find at a typical bookstore, and finally upstairs is the small cafe/manga and game section.

This Japanese bookstore has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the city, and I've visited more times than I can count. Whether you're a Japanese culture enthusiast or just have a soft spot for cute stationery, this place is a must-visit. Their selection is nothing short of amazing. You can find practically anything here - from books to plushies to all sorts of adorable stationery. On my latest visit, I picked up the cutest foldable cat note thingy that looked exactly like my own cat. I couldn't resist! It's items like these that make this bookstore a treasure trove for anyone who loves unique and quirky finds. I came with a friend who was looking for a book to help her study Japanese, but we both ended up spending way more time browsing the endless array of goodies. The variety here is truly impressive. Whether you're after pins, stickers, or just something to brighten your day, they've got it all. My friend did struggle a bit with finding post-it notes, but with everything else they offer, it's easy to get lost in the fun of exploring. This bookstore feels like your typical bookstore, but with so much more to offer. If you're in the area and love all things Japanese or just need to satisfy your stationery cravings, I highly recommend checking this place out. It's definitely a spot that keeps you coming back for more!

I can't express how much I enjoy shopping at Kinokuniya for my children's school supplies! The variety they offer is truly impressive, featuring an extensive range of high-quality notebooks, pens, and art supplies that cater to every child's interests. The vibrant colors and fun designs make it so much easier for my kids to choose items they're excited to use, which is a huge win for both of us. What really stands out, though, is the customer service. The staff is consistently friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, always ready to assist me whenever I have questions or need recommendations. Their helpfulness makes the shopping experience not just efficient but enjoyable. Kinokuniya has undoubtedly become my go-to destination for school supplies, and I look forward to every visit!

This spot is a must-visit for anyone who loves Japanese culture and is on the lookout for items that are hard to find in typical American stores. In the basement, you'll discover a treasure trove of stationery, along with magazines featuring popular Tokusatsu franchises like Godzilla and Kamen Rider. There's also a good selection of Studio Ghibli merchandise, plus some neat diorama kits. On the ground floor, you'll find a wide range of books and blind boxes. Toward the back, there's an impressive display of Smiski and Sonny Angel figures, although I couldn't track down where they were being sold, even after checking at the counter. The third floor is a paradise for Manga and Anime fans, packed with acrylic stands and other merchandise from Vtuber groups like Hololive and Nijisanji, as well as game franchises like Honkai Star Rail and Twisted Wonderland. The manga selection is robust, offering titles in both English and Japanese, alongside a sizable anime figure section. There's even a smaller area dedicated to Manhwa, with popular series like Solo Leveling and ORV. While the prices here are a bit steeper than what you'd find online, it's still worth visiting regularly to hunt down unique or hard-to-find items that might be out of stock elsewhere.

Kinokuniya is such a charming bookstore! Every time I walk through its doors, it feels like embarking on an exciting treasure hunt. I absolutely adore the atmosphere here--it's inviting and filled with unique items waiting to be discovered. One of my favorite spots is the stationery section, which is simply incredible. I recently found some absolutely adorable washi tape that I can't wait to use in my crafting projects. The variety of designs is amazing! If you're someone who loves finding one-of-a-kind treasures and delightful stationery, you absolutely must visit Kinokuniya. Each trip is an adventure, and I always leave with something special!

This bookstore is jam-packed with everything you could ever ask for in a Japanese bookstore. Think anime; manga; figures; stationary; calendars - the list goes on and on. You really need to take your time from floor to floor to really feel the magnitude this place has to offer. If nothing else, this place is a great option to cool off or hide from a sudden pop-up rain shower with endless categories of books to thumb through. Anime lovers should go right to the 2nd floor. Think My Hero Academia and all the most popular animes that are on Crunchyroll and Funamation. There are also artwork books as well that you can better appreciate artist concepts and more. This bookstore makes great use of their space, and you see people of all backgrounds roaming between the aisles. No one approached us as we were browsing around, and we were perfectly okay with that. I just wanted to wander and get lost in the selection, even if I ended up in the children's corner. Worth a visit if you happen to be in the area!

This Japanese bookstore is right across the street from Bryant Park Winter Village. Has already been there for lots of years. It's a decently size, 3-story kind of bookstore. There's also a small cafe on the 3rd floor. It's a good alternative place after strolling around the outdoor holiday market to get away from the cold. A pretty huge selection of comic books/graphic novels in both English and Japanese, cookbooks, lunchboxes, lunch bags, travel books, stationary, utensils, plushies, magazines, tote bags, and other things as well like blind boxes. Prices might vary depending on what you're buying, so you've to really know your prices at the end of the day to see whether it's worthwhile or not. You can pay with either cash or credit/debit card as accepted forms of payment. Fast service from friendly staff. Since I'm such a big fan of Ghibli Studio especially Totoro, I'd to visit downstairs to take a look at what they've to offer. Sure enough, there's actually quite a selection of branded merchandise: Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro, Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service, and No Face from Spirited Away. The highlight of the store is definitely none other than the cutest giant Totoro sitting in the middle of the bookstore. I went over to take pics of the huge Totoro from all different angles. Rubbed his tummy, poked his fur, pulled and fixed his whiskers, and touched his ears. I wish they would sell mini versions of Totoro in store so I can take one home. Bought several pairs of Totoro themed chopsticks afterwards. Even though I'm unable to bring the giant version home with me, at least I can look at Totoro on my chopsticks when I'm eating lunch or dinner at home. The Kinokuniya Bookstore is a great place to kill time and to get away from the cold.

I'm a huge fan of Evangelion and this place doesn't disappoint when it comes to finding rare statues and figures. I ended up buying Asuka, because she's my favorite red head hothead and this line is amazing! Unfortunately, couldn't get the others, but hopefully they'll still be there when I come back.

*The* flagship Kinokuniya and this Kinokuniya is amazing! Very organized and has thorough collections on certain brands and characters (the size of the section dedicated to Godzilla is insane lol). First floor is like a general bookstore with items in English (Barnes & Noble-esque). Second floor (take an escalator) is themed on anime and manga; this area is noticeably a bit different compared to that of other Kinokuniyas that I've been to in that this one also includes an extensive variety of Gundam model kits and figurines (I even saw a few figurines from the high-end Play Arts brand!). Additionally there's a basement level, which I almost missed because it's easy to walk past the stairs for it as the stairs are behind book displays; the stairs are located across from the cashier table! This particular level holds Japanese literature, stationery items, plushies, and many other things (said Godzilla section is here!). If you're a Kinokuniya fan this place is a must-visit if you're in NYC!

This is a bustling 3-story Japanese bookstore on the west side of Bryant Park. My two teenage sons are manga fans and were thrilled to see the extensive selection (both English and Japanese manga) on the 2nd floor. Each book is wrapped carefully so you can't look inside before purchasing. Access to the 2nd floor is at the very back (escalator goes up to a small cafe). You'll return to the exit by descending a staircase near the back of the manga section. On the 1st floor, you'll see a wide array of books in English. This includes bestsellers you might find at a Barnes & Noble as well as Japanese travel books (I'm a sucker for picture books of Kyoto gardens). The cash register line is quite long but moves briskly with efficient service. In late December 2023, it was very crowded in the bookstore (if you're claustrophobic, this is probably not a good place to visit during peak hours). We almost missed a quick trip to the basement which has a modest selection of Japanese stationery (i.e., gift wrap, mechanical pencils, Japanese calendars, and of course, the A4 translucent plastic covers - which I fondly remember using as a study abroad student in Kanazawa, Japan during the early 1990s). I bought two of these A4 translucent covers ($2 each) and was surprised to see they are now made in Vietnam instead of Japan. Overall, if you like anime, manga, Japanese culture, etc. I would strongly recommend a visit to this Kinokuniya store in New York.

Nice bookstore with lots of books for all types of book lovers and those into action figures. Books were reasonably priced. My son was looking for jjk??? 26. We were told it wasn't out yet in English currently available in Japanese. With that being said the service was good and informative.

Quintessential Japenese book and stationary store. There are 3 levels. Ground level is the bookstore of Japanese literature. Take the escalator upstairs for merch, manga, anime video games etc. The basement has stationary and character stuffies. Super fun store. You could realistically be here for hours and still not see everything.

My first time here, it was busy and packed! There are three floors here and each floor is huge ha. The aisles can be a little bit tight but that means more room for books and accessories. There's also way more than books here. The first floor is mainly books and the basement has more books but other items like pens, paper, origami paper, note pads, and much more. The third floor was a lot of anime related as well as a toy section that was pretty good. I was here with my niece to pick up something specific so I wasn't able to explore the store like I would have but I will be back. Hopefully it won't be as busy either.

Such an amazing selection of both books and stationery! Their manga/graphic novel section is also crazy impressive. I spent way more money than I should have but I couldn't resist. The stationery level was a dream. I was able to find so many great brands I love. The cashier was very kind and suggested I get a member ship to save on my big order which was great. Just got my $10 gift card in the mail too! Great spot.

With three floors, this place has a great selection of stationary, pens, plush, anime/manga collectibles, Ghibli items, etc. Definitely reminiscent of Asian bookstores with all the books sealed off. This was my first visit in years again- and I liked it a lot better than the one in Edgewater because there's a lot more variety here. Although I will say it did bring with a huge crowd when I stopped by on Friday night. It didn't used to be loud or crowded. But I guess that means it's thriving well, even if it makes it a little harder to navigate/walk through. I also want to shout-out to whoever curated their children's book section. I had fun browsing through books for my nephew and loved their selections-- from food (to be fair, we came after we ate so I don't think we're *that* biased... maybe slightly) topics to rocks, I think they got all the bases covered!!

My favorite place to go to is the cafe on the 3rd floor. I discovered this place when I lived in Astoria and it's my go to place whenever I come back to NYC. I like the cafe to sit and read. They have Japanese pastries as well. The first floor is a bookstore, the basement is stationary and things to decorate your house and the third floor is the cafe. I always like to browse the books and anime. I spend most of my time in the cafe and stationary. They have all kinds of Japanese pens which is superior to American pens. They write better and you can find the .38 mm pens which is super fine.

This is my goto place when im off from work; just to separate myself from the city noise out there. There are 3 floors of variety stuffs. Books can be found on every floor. I think they can expand the stationery selection since most of the guests come to the store just for that and sometimes in the weekend it can be super packed in the basement where the cute stationery and school supplies are. The staff is very friendly and can help as needed. Come on the week days if you want to avoid the crowd cause it s located in Manhattan and lot of tourists.

Okay honestly I had one goal here so never really looked at the books. I headed downstairs to the pens! I'm on a pen collecting hunt at the moment for my journaling project. The more cool pens I can find, the better! So I'd say I spent a good 45 minutes checking all the stationary type isles downstairs, and it did not disappoint. I think the other side of downstairs was filled with Japanese manga, not my jam. But an excellent selection of pens, pencils and other small supplies. I got a little metal cover for my pencil to protect the lead from breaking. I'd say some pens were reasonably priced, some more expensive... just depends how much you'll use and truly "need" that 20th grey shading pen. I loved my visit, pure heaven for an artiste.

If you like manga, books, stationary, definitely scope this place out! There is a total of three floors - the first main floor is full of novels/books, lower level is full of stationary/pens/smallgifts/ghibli, second floor is manga books/anime merch and a small cafe that serves coffee/tea/snacks. As with everything near Times Square, things are on the expensive side, however, the quality is good. Checkout (on the first floor) was nice and quick as well. Highly recommend as a place to look for gifts for ghibli fans, anime fans, stationary fans, and book fans.

A Japanese lady in the basement is very rude and seems to be angry. I was very uncomfortable when she was very bossy while I was shopping. No one acted like her at the store. She should be fired. She's wearing a glasses and black hair + ponytails.

I love everything stationary, finding Kinokuniya Bookstore, was like finding treasure. It is a 3 floor bookstore in the middle of a busy Main Street in NYC. Good luck with parking but totally doable. Unless you're subbing. I can guarantee you will find yourself enamored by all the things you will find. It's kind of impossible (personally) to walk in there and not come back again. You have a variety of stuff from movies, to vinyls, to books, many many books, to pens and pencils and materials from outside of USA. Youll find things that wont be easily found on amazon even, so i think it's great. theres cashiers on every floor. i didnt experience long lines. however you can expect a line on the second floor where the bathroom is. But even that was bearable. it can get hot in there due to how pack it can get, so if you dont like close spaces with people all around, i think it can result suffocating. Prices are reasonable and you can find anything in there ranging from any price.

On the same floor of the entrance, you'll find the cash register and their regular book selections. There's an escalator going upstairs but not down. However, they do have an elevator that goes to all floors. Food is served on the second floor with drinks, baked goods and a decent seating area to read and eat. Their anime merchandise, besides the much-coveted figures, plus awesome merchant display cases as well (but not all displays are sold there). I've only caught two sales during all my visits and one member's appreciation of 20percent off today. Their membership is $25 per year, and the staff said the appreciation event happens typically 2-3 times a year usually. This is more suitable for those that spend a lot on merchandise (like over $300 a year or more here). I've purchased Funko pops, a rem figure and a bunch of Nezukos today....I spent so much time there today (Thursday); I reorganized their whole Nezuko box area for them; since I went through all of them like I would sort coins. FYI: A lot of the Funkos, if you do a quick search online, you'll be able to find it cheaper. Don't expect the cheapest pricing in a Japanese product, but it'll be authentic and usually a quality item. The food in the cafe goes on sale by 25% by evening time and you pay there as well. CON: so I went back the next day (Friday) to exchange two of my Nezuko boxes for two friends of mine, since they wanted something different. And I thought everything went well until I got home and realized the girl had taken the two I went to get. And she basically gave me back the same ones I took to change. Now they have a 7 days exchange policy and I'm going to be in Florida for about 2weeks. So she basically screwed me out of this by her incompetence. And when I tried to call the store (Saturday), it basically keeps going to they're busy so try again later then the call disconnects - THE ENTIRE DAY!!!! it's freaking ridiculous!!! The recording system will disconnect the call as soon as it's done saying what it has too without repeating, and once you press 5 for general inquiries - it tries once and disconnects. - I tried so many times and I don't understand how they run business like this?!?!

After exploring Bryant Park Winter Village, I went to Kinokuniya New York. I've been to Kinokuniya in Seattle so I definitely wanted to check this location out. This location was huge and has 3 floors. The 3rd floor has a small cafe as well. I spent a few hours looking through the whole bookstore and could have probably spent even more time. There are figurines, books, plushies, stationary, household items, and so much more. Everything is very organized and has a price tag. Even though some of the items are pricy, I couldn't resist and bought some items.

I'm a sucker for Japanese paper stores and stationary. In the Bay Area, I was a frequent customer of Maido (San Jose) and Kinokuniya in San Francisco's Japan Town and Singapore. This NYC Kinokuniya is located in Midtown Manhattan and was a fairly easy walk for our Hilton Hotel. Yet, the stationary selection here was relatively sparse. Store staff was preparing for an inventory round in the coming days, which might explain the relatively empty shelves and fairly limited selection of what I normally look for: Notebooks, pens, folders, and office tools. I came out with a nice notebook and pen combo, plus a cool keychain for Gayle. And I received a 10% members discount. But past that, this visit was a bit disappointing.

This is a great place, but every time I go there's less and less rilakkuma stuff. Yes, I know I can buy it on Amazon, but I come here to see things in real life-- and often when I see them irl, I decide to buy things I otherwise wouldn't have bought. I was there today and there was absolutely no rilakkuma stationary and just a few stuffies :( I still bought two things, but I was so disappointed. Otherwise it's an amazing store! Wish I could read the labels. Nice selection of stationary, books, kids' stuff, random housewares, etc. I've been coming here for years and hope they expand their selection in the future! Always something unexpected to see here.

If you're looking for anime, manga, collectible anime figurines, Ghibli merch, Japanese pens and stationery, and even a boba shop, this the place! There is also a general books floor with similar findings as any bookstore. The store is across from Bryant Park. The main ground floor houses all the general books in English - fiction, mystery, reference and more. This is also where you purchase all your goods. If you're looking for blind boxes, those are mainly at the registers. The basement has Japanese stationery including the coolest pens and colored markers, more imported Japanese Bandai and Tamashii collectibles, stuffies and squishes from Sanrio and Kitiroll, a few small Tokidoki items, Ghibli stuff including a giant Totoro, and then more books! The 2nd floor, above the first/ground floor is all the Japanese manga, anime Merch, and the boba shop. If you're into Genshin, more Tamashii and Bandai, there you go! There's just way too much to list! Sorry I don't have photos, my phone was pretty drained by the time we got here. Value-wise, the anime Merch is pretty expensive for the Tamashii and Bandai brands but that should be expected since it is directly imported. There is a huge selection for those prices. Some other figures and Merch like keychains are pretty reasonable. We saw very similar pricing if not higher at the San Diego Comic-con in July.

$5 pre tax, decent amount, good flavor, quick to grab in corner of top floor. Really chill staff, easy transaction. 5/5 stars across the board. I highly recommend the strawberry cream sandwich! Limited selection as day goes on, they don't restock.

I know Kinokuniya for its selection of stationary. Mechanical Pencils still astound me. What i really admire is that they rotate their selection (note pads, pens, pencils - etc) and it ushers a familiar but new shopping experience each time. TY!

Lots of cute things but store is kind of small and hard to walk through and most things are pretty expensive. The customer service also kind of sucks, seems like the people don't want to work or help you.

Came here with my son to check out 'the Japanaese bookstore' and anime and manga OVERLOAD!! This bookstore doesn't just have Japanese books, there are books by John Grisham to Pamela Anderson. Staff here were personable and courteous. I took away a star due to the cafe not having ice for iced beverages.

Everything is well organized. The staff is very helpful. The place is busy but people are well spaced out.

Recently took our girls to a 10 day trip to NYC, with my parents also. We had a blast exploring, and since my eldest daughter loves manga (anime), we ended up in Kinokuniya about 4x's. This is a chain, and there is a location in SF as well. In each Kinokuniya store, there is an entire floor dedicated to anime. Also, what I loved about the NYC one is that there is a cute cafe connected to it. While my daughter looked for age-appropriate anime, my mom sat and enjoyed herself some sweet bread and onigiri. Def a memorable trip and experience!

Amazing selection for anyone who likes books, figures, manga, anime merch and more. The prices are a bit expensive, but you can find some real gems here.

I love coming to this bookstore. They have a wide variety of items that are not only books but mangas, Japanese items and knickknacks. The staff here is very friendly and willing to help you out. They have the most recent issues if the mangas. The place is a little crowded but very walkable. Its a nice place to hang out.

When I visited New York, I happened to drop in at this store when my free time. The biggest bookstore in New York is Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Union Square,and maybe, it is the biggest bookstore in America. But I was very comfortable at Kinokuniya Bookstore because I could feel Japanese culture. The New York Kinokuniya bookstore located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, directly across the street from Bryant Park is the flagship store for Kinokuniya Bookstores of America. The store opened in 1981 at the Rockefeller center and then moved to the current location in 2007. This bookstore has a wide range of English books including literature, Art, Children's books, business books, ets. The New York store's main floor is dedicated to books in English. It also feature a large stationery section in basement that includes authentic Japanese products. On the 2nd floor, it has a fine selection of manga in both English and the original Japanese, graphic novels, anime goods and toys as well as cafe. The store also periodically hosts signing events by writers, notable artists and creators.

Lot of choices for various books. We like to get the japanese manga magazines as they are pretty big. Lot of other novels for reading. Aisles are set in the types of books. There is also an area for children's books. Off to the side there is an area to get Japanese DVD's and CD's. Overall clean and organized area in this big "Mall" area.

taken here for a surprise birthday haul. I loved the enormous selection. found some manga, funko pops and magnet.

I love the manga shop so much o go here every time I need/finish a manga series I love the wide selection of mangas they have they also have anime figures like good smile figures and nendoroid figures I 10/10 recommend this place^^

Very cool store in a great location across from Bryant park. My sister is a huge anime fan and this was one of items on her "must do" list during our visit. She was very excited about finding a couple of exclusive, hard to find anime books and some unreleased goodies as well! Such an amazing surprise!! You can easily spend hours here looking through each floor that is filled with treasures. The employees were cool and knowledgeable, and seemed happy to be working there.

I was very impressed by the large and fresh manga selection on the second floor. I was not expecting to find the book series I was looking for but they totally had it along with a lot of others that looked interested. I can't wait to go back and browse once I'm done with this book.

The books are great. They have many different genres. In different languages too which is great for international readers. The price of one manga is about $13 so not bad. All mangas are also wrapped which keeps them in great condition. The service is kind and can help you find any selection of book you want.

I've been here multiple times. You can get lost in there for a while. The stationery section made me lament the fact that I don't write much on paper these days. It's the perfect gift shop for people who love books, stationery, and/or cutesy stuff. They also got a ton of Japanese manga, magazines, and toys. There's a little cafe on the top floor that sells sandwiches, buns, and drinks. We got some food and ate them at Bryan Park across the street.

The magic of Japanese bookstores. Any anime, manga and gamer fan finds places like these a slice of heaven, even when you want to rehash your childhood memories and spend some money on fun collectibles. Every trip after Bryant Park, I would tuck myself in the cute arrangement of Japanese figurines, hard to find plushies, mangas for the bookworms, and a vast collection of office stationaries. Lost count of how many times I've wandered in here. If I ever need to pick up a gift or a gift for myself anime related, here is the best place. 3 floors of fun encrusted in this bookstore: cafe on the 2nd floor, bookstore on the 1st level, and office stationaries in the basement. A great visit for any tourist who needs to take a break from walking around the 42nd Street area.

I always come here for the school supplies in the lower level. They also have a cute cafe on the top level aside from all the anime stuff. I always end up buying so many great quality mechanical pencils and they have really nice pens as well. Always like to visit to see if anything is new.

This is my favorite bookstore in New York City... I discovered it many years ago while looking for Japanese sewing pattern books of which they carry money. They are written in Japanese but if you are a competent seamstress you can figure them out. It is located behind Bryant Park and is three stories The lower level is where you will find the most amazing selection of stationary and school supplies as well as unique Japanese gifts and many books in Japanese for all ages Street level has books in English and Japanese as well as pins and other small knickknacks, games and then there is a third floor with more books and gift items Truly a one-of-a-kind shopping experience

This store has three levels and a huge selection of merchandise! Despite how crowded the area is, it was clean and welcoming. Fun Studio Ghibli stuff and great pens.

We saw this book store when we arrived in New York, it was just around the corner from our hotel, Knickerbockers. We were looking for books about New York for our grandsons and friend. Unfortunately, in the basement was all in Japanese and couldn't find anyone to help us as we wanted to find books in Japanese and English for Girls Day to buy for our friend. We went upstairs and a young man helped us find what we were looking for our grandsons about New York. We didn't realize that there was a upstairs with more items until after we left.

Love this place! I'm all about the stationary and beautiful paper and they've got so much gorgeous stuff!

I don't live in New York but this is one of the main reasons I wanted to visit. I thought it was great. They have so many manga English and Japanese. They also have a whole WEBTOON section. They have figures and other anime merch too. The downstairs area is like a regular book store though.

I have been going to Kino for several years, and it's always been lovely; well organized, quick staff, delicious cafe. Although I shop around on all floors, I do tend to stay on the third floor/anime section. In recent years I have noted a significant decrease in quality in the types and variety of products being sold. Unfortunately I think most positive reviews are people who are too excited by being in NYC and seeing such a large collection of fans and anime in one place, because honestly, the selection and prices are not great. Whole sections of cheap and poorly made Hatsune Miku figures, funko pops replacing a wall of Pop Up Parade, a striking decrease in variety of shows/manga, an overbearing catering to shows which will only be popular for a season (e.x,. An abundance of SpyXFamily merch which quickly found its way in the 50% off bin and continues to stay there). Stock in nendoroids is unbearably old (I've been seeing the same Tanaka nendos on sale for years, and they only recently got discounted. But this isn't the only nendo that needs to be removed from shelves and replaced with something new). I also want to preface that their manga section is fine! It's good and diverse! But the merch section that used to be hailed as superior to all other stories in the NYC area has diminished tenfold. Although I'm certain no one is going to read this, my best recommendations would be: - More variety in blind boxes. Huge shelves just for Blue Lock and Oshi no Ko that have been present for months? The hype is going to die out soon (if not already) and they will all be placed in the discount bin. Stay on trend and please add more series! The Haikyuu movie is coming out in US theaters soon, and there is barely any merch, for example. - Get rid of the funkos and bring back the Pop Up Parades. You can get funkos from any store, but Pop Up Parades are more difficult, unless you plan to order them online or find another hole in the wall anime store. People love them because they are cheap and decent scales! - Add more variety of merch! Cheap outlets like Good Smile have been producing new items; the Hello! or Huggy series. I've only seen Kino stock around 3-5 characters for the Hello! series and little else. People love these styles, they are affordable and unique. Kino should realistically be stocking them. - Stop with the screen grab merch. So many pins are just little screen grabs on a metal or acrylic backing. It's boring, it's overdone. Especially for popular anime that should have better designed merch. - Add more Danmei merch! Ive only seen them sell a few MZDS blind boxes once. There is so much merch you could be selling, and people who are craving it! Barely any stores sell Danmei merch, and if Kino could, that would be an easy money grab for them. I know this is a lot, but d a m n. As an avid collector, there is something so satisfying about buying merch and manga in person opposed to ordering online. If Kino could upkeep their selections and make it more enticing for buyers, more unique and varied, I'm certain they would be drawing in more money and a better crowd. It's embarrassing that the NYC Kino is so limited with merch. Bring back the Kino selection from years ago. Thank you if you read this far ‍‍