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How to buy from Animate Online Shop



What is Animate Online Shop Japan?

Animate is the largest retailer of anime, manga, and video games in Japan besides another large online store Aniplex Plus. There are more than 100 physical store locations here, with almost everything available for purchase in their online shop as well. For many anime and video game fans, the Animate online shop is the best place to purchase or preorder the newest merchandise of their favorite series.

This online shop is especially popular for collectors and hardcore fans because they offer many exclusive bonuses as well as limited editions! Aside from these licensed goods, Animate online shop sells doujinshi as well.

Does Animate Online Shop ship internationally?

Animate Japan does not ship overseas and they will redirect international shoppers to their website Animate International. Unfortunately, their dedicated international online shop has a more limited selection than their Japan site.

How to order and buy from Animate Online Shop Japan?

Step 1: Go to https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp

Step 2: Search for items

Step 3: Copy product link

Once you have found a product you want to buy on Animate Online Shop, copy the URL of the page. To do this, you will need to have the product page in front of you. Move the mouse cursor to the address bar, and then click Ctrl+A to select the entire URL. Press Ctrl+C to copy it. Now go to Remambo special order form. Place your mouse on the "Item URL" field, then press Ctrl+V to paste the address of the product page.

Step 4: Pay for the order from your Remambo account page

Step 5: Consolidate and choose shipping method

You will receive a notification from us when your package is in the Remambo warehouse. From that moment, we can consolidate several of your orders together or repack the package if it is too big or fragile. Choose which items you would like to ship together, select shipping method and delivery address. You will be able to edit titles in the shipping label and customs declaration. Also you may leave a comment to our warehouse staff about your parcel.

Step 6: Pay international shipping cost

We will quickly ship the parcel to you. All our shipping methods have tracking numbers. Please wait for the parcel arrival.

Use Remambo Japan Shopping Service for buying from Animate Online Shop

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