Great selection of anime stuff, lots of cosplay and wigs of all different colors. Have shirts, blankets, figures, mouse pads, manga and everything in between Love this store read more

I am going to do my best to be as fair as possible here. I come from out of town to visit Anime Paradaisu because we live a couple of hours away from anything that offers the type of product you can find here. The service has always been great over our four years of coming to this shop. I thought I left a review back when I first visited, and I was sure I left it five stars. I still think pretty highly of AP, but it seems like there has been a big shift. When we first visited, it felt like I could find wider variety of products across many genres of anime and manga. Today, that selection feels quite small. I feel like if you're a fan of things outside of mainstream anime and manga, Anime Paradaisu is probably going to disappoint you. I could be wrong of course, but it feels like a mainstream only shop, which is more than fair, but not really for my taste anymore. The store is beautiful and comfy, and filled with plenty of product. That's not the issue I have, it just feels different from what it used to be. And that is disappointing. read more

We stumbled upon Anime Paradaisu on social media while searching high and low for a shop that carried anime figures and manga outside of the "most trendy" animes out there. We did not read any prior reviews because I prefer to walk in blind vs having high or low expectations. This store is about a two-hour drive for us and I will say it was completely worthwhile. While the shop does not have a major selection of anime items, they are able to search and order items you are looking for (my understanding) at least. The amount of items on hand is enough to keep your interest though.. I say this because of the first review on this page, which was a 1 star. While the review is opinion based, I don't know what the reviewer was expecting in such a niche market. No, we weren't necessarily greeted right away when entering the store as there were a couple of other customers inside, but as we were looking around, the lone worker on site gave me a quick rundown of what they are able to help with. When the shop emptied out a little, the gentleman and I had a pretty good conversation about how the shop came to be and how they managed to survive during a pandemic, while being such a niche genre. They have a customer in me, and I will 100% be back. I walked out spending a decent amount of money for my first trip and I feel like I got out with a good amount of merchandise that I haven't been able to find online. read more

The place was beautiful. I walked in and was greeted by some j pop and the people there were kind. They had an large assortment of manga and all things related to anime. The prices were not overpriced or outrageous. My only complaint which was a minor one was there collection of manga was not large enough for my liking: read more

This store reminds me of a booth straight out of a convention hall. If you're just starting to get into anime and manga you should probably check this place out if you're in the area. If not you might not be as impressed though they do have some props and wigs. Like they had Kuma-chan from OHSHC (a bear) and a few Key Blades (weapon from a game) and a few things from Anime I hadn't seen in a long time. Looking at their website and all the pictures in their wall, it looks like they're involved with a pretty great community kind of like they comic and game shops in Charlotte. It would probably be best to check their super active Facebook page for what's coming up. The clerk was very quiet, though she did greet us when we came in it was super brief. I found some stationary near the door for a friend of mine that I hadn't seen before. They had some Yuri on Ice and Inuyasha merch that I was pretty excited about. There's also stickers and a few figures and a small selection of anime stuffed animals. I was happy to find a hard to find gift for my pal that I never expected to find. It was nice to see a shop with anime items in person instead of on the internet or at a convention for a great price. read more

I wish I could have taken pictures but I didn't think of it I saw a great Selection of many things I found body pillows, candles,manga and tons of cosplays some props and wigs I tried to limit myself to one thing so I got a cosplay and left but it was a hard decision to pick out of all the things they had there they had some snacks and drinks to I didn't get any of them thought read more

I have been to this store a few times and each time, I feel that the experience was great! The owner was helpful and the store was very upfront with prices. This store is an hour away from where I live but it is completely worth it. It's the only store of its kind around the area so it is very refreshing to see such a unique store. When you enter, there is a large amount of manga to the left and a room that has cosplays and wigs. There is also different anime merchandise around the store. I have not had a chance to see the VR room yet though! I plan to return soon :) read more

Always a fantastic selection here. I drive an hour and a half just to come here from Winston Salem. The staff is always super friendly. 10/10. read more

Anime Paradaisu - Manga selection is top tier. - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

In town for an afternoon and looking for something to do I checked Yelp and this little shop popped up. The single review for this location (and a one star no less) was a little concerning, but we had time to kill and I was curious. Walking in there is a pretty good size selection of manga right by the door. A few volumes of different things here and there. I did notice a complete set of both Inuyasha and Fairy Tail for sale, though I don't remember the price. Center of the store is a rack with all sorts of little anime knick-knacks. 2 for $1 stickers, little notebooks and a couple grab bags. There's another shelf a little further back with anime POP figures, mostly My Hero stuff, and a few stuffed animals on the adjacent wall. A larger open room in the back was roped off, but near the front counter was a second open space with costumes on mannequins and some cosplay props. I didn't actually ask the girl at the counter, but based on the signage they seem to make or at least procure costumes that you can order and then pick up. As far as actual anime on bluray or dvd, that shelf is to left of the register and is admittedly kind of small. Certainly some classics like Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop (as well as some 2000's stuff like Naruto) but this selection is definitely smaller than their manga shelf. All in all I like this place. Is it a magical wonderland? Well, no. If you've been to an anime convention of any size you've likely seen most of what this place has to offer. That being said, conventions have entry fees and shenanigans, and sometimes you just want to look at cool nerdy stuff without all the fuss. If you temper you're expectations I'm sure you'll find something to enjoy here. It's like your own little anime convention stall, right in your own back yard. read more

Extremely disappointed with the anime store. Slim pickings and small selection. Drove all the way from Charlotte to check this out. They have some new manga, small selection of T-shirts and some other anime related items. There's also a VR room. No one really said anything to us when we came in. We were in and out. Not much to look at. read more

Practically the only anime shop around Raleigh. Very happy with the selection they have, and I've taken a few friends to visit. They also have an 18+ section which is cool read more