There was a time when I was quite adament in Asian entertainment, and when I say that, I mean more…read morethan just the typical mainstream anime. I loved anime back in the early 90s when it was niche. I loved K-pop right before the cusp of the Hallyu Wave before 2005. I even enjoyed Chinese entertainment prior to its expansion thanks Viki and the late DramaFever. Though other busiesses came before and tried to implement Asian entertainment, Echo Arts and Gifts was the one that became the "mainstay" for it overall. So being one of the only locales in Brevard County to attain Asian entertainment, you'd think they'd be high in rating. Well... yes and no. They are good but they also fall short on other things, too. Echo Arts and Gifts (which I will shorthand to Echo for the remainder of this review) is a Asian entertainment and novelty shop located in the west side of Melbourne Square Mall. Ergo, take into account they are open and closed during mall operating hours. Inside, the store is divided as follows. The west wall has primarily Japanese entertainment media specifically centered around anime. This includes knick-knacks, toys, wall scrolls, special edition anime movies and series sets, and figurines (which I will come back to for a very important detail later in my review). The "floor" is primarily trad or historic Japanese (or Asian) furniture, housewares, etc. primarily made popular to the west thanks to their inclusion and respresentation in Asian entertainment. The East Wall has incense burners and the counter selling weaponry of an Asian preference. Think of swords, sais, nunchucks, etc. Finally, the "speakeasy" back room has row upon row of manga and other unique Asian finds. Also, the somewhat 18+ content may be back here. Nothing blatantly graphic, but your body pillows adorned with images of anime girls in skimpy lingerie are on display here. Overall, Echo is an excellent one-stop locale for all your Asian entertainment needs, but that is omitting two details: 1.) If you are not willing to shop around for Asian entertainment, than Echo works for you. There are stores and businesses that don't strictly cater to Asian entertainent that sell it at cheaper prices. This is the problem other big media businesses in the mall had. Fye, for example, sells a plethora of musical CDs, but, at the time, Walmart, Target, etc. sold what was popular at a better price. Suncoast Movie Company sold a plethora of movies, but once again, other places - specifically the ones mentioned for music - sell them cheaper, too. The same can be applied to Asian entertainment, especially if you don't mind a daytrip to Orlando. 2.) Some of their wares are bootleg. My sister definitely saw this as some of their figurines were bootleg and not official. I see that Echo has gotten better in spotting the fakes, but at the time when more than half their wall was bootlegs, I brought it up with an employee there and he gave me the audacity to say, "Some of the fakes look better than the official, so you should buy those instead." Listen, I do recognize that some fakes do look better than the official, but if I go to a place selling figurines and I want to buy one that is official, then I better not hear a pitch about buying bootlegs, at all. Besides all that, Echo is generally a good place for your Asian entertainment needs. I've been going here through the two major management changes via the OG whe Jackie was in charge, followed by Sarah. I don't know who is in charge now, but I know Sarah left awhile ago. Through those years, I will say that Echo hasn't changed much. Ergo, I will give them three out of five stars, which means they are on average, a-okay. Do they stand out? Well... not anymore, but they are still the go-to in the area, and despite their flaws, they still do a fairly good job bringing Asian entertainment options to the Space Coast.

I love this place so much. I am a kpop fan ABSOLUTELY and I always come in here to get albums and…read morephotocards, etc. The workers are so sweet, I will always come back. Thank you!!

CANDLES, GIFTS AND HOME DECOR!…read more This is a cute little candle shop that is stocked with candles, home décor such as wind chimes, infusers and more. The first thing I noticed about the shop is that glorious scent as soon as you enter the store. It is wonderful and never something that can be purchased because it is a combination of scents and fragrances. They do have a nice candle selection of candles beginning with the Yankee candles and the hard to find long stem candles which add a touch of elegance to any space. They even have candles that crackle when they burn and definitely remind you of fall and being close to the fireplace. They have lots of little "machines and things" that seamlessly fit into your décor and introduce wonderful scents into the air. If you like the scent of a candle without the flame, try the wax pottery. They have those special "Poo-Pourri sprays" that are great for keeping things fresh (if you know what I mean). You simply spray and go and all is right with the world. If you want to set an elegant holiday table, they have these miniature tree branches that light up and can easily be incorporated into a very nice centerpiece. The possibilities are endless! All of that aside, I was drawn to the beautiful cards that they have available. I think the specific companies are Blue Mountain and Mosaic. These are modern cards for modern times. They beautifully express my thoughts and feelings and I just love them. I like to just buy a few for times when I am missing friends or just want others to know how much I appreciate them. They are highly recommended. You'll want to stop here while you are in town because this is a really nice store with great employees.

My all-time favorite gift shop!! Especially unscented dinner candles creates feel-good vibes!…read more(These candles are beautiful and burn with no scent so perfect for the dinner table.) Also, my mom enjoyed wood chime so much. Every time she mentions how much she loves hearing them. Candles, aroma oils...high quality in there! Love it.

Great selection and kind staff. I felt super welcomed and enjoyed browsing all the goodies. Prices…read moreare pretty reasonable too which is always appreciated when it comes to metaphysical shops!

I absolutely adore this shop. The intricate shrines all around the shop and the creative way the…read moreitems are arranged on the shelves were absolutely dazzling to look at. I went in just to look for sweet grass incense but spent most of the time perusing the shelves and beholding all the beauty. There is a large selection of high-quality items and the customer service was great. I also loved the smell of incense burning right at the door as soon as you walk in. Such a lovely experience coming here!

This place is so eclectic and has something for everyone. The staff was incredibly nice. If you're…read morelooking for something unique or a gift idea, this is the place.

The staff in here is the most accommodating and friendly that you'll find anywhere in downtown…read moreMelbourne. They have a wonderful display of gifts from the sea, jewelry, novelty items, anything you can think of. Highly recommend it. It's my go to place for gifts.

A cute little small business with a wide selection of paper, stationery, notebooks, journals,…read morefountain pens, ink, stamps, and more. The store was clean and organized and the staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit!

How did I not know about this place? All my artsy friends need to know about this place. I see an…read moreartsy meetup and lunch in my future! Everything you can think about for every kind of artist/writer and for bookbinding. I'm considering a class coming up soon for the Japanese punch binding! Their variety of supplies is out of this world. I can't wait to go back!

I like the place. It's nice clean and the service was good ! Plan to go there again soonread more

From the owner: Mimi's Creative Cottage sells bake and confectionery supplies for the hobbyist and professional…read more We also rent cake pans and cake stands.

From the moment I stepped into Aquarian Dreams, I knew I had found a sanctuary unlike any other…read more This is more than just a holistic center; it is a catalyst for transformation. Every time I walk in, I feel a shift, an energetic hug, like the universe is inviting me to remember who I truly am, inviting me back hOMe. Every healer, every yoga teacher, every practioner here embodies powerful gifts, deep wisdom, and profound intelligence. They guide you not just with effective techniques, but with an intuitive insight that opens doors to your own inner power. And through their guidance, I've not only healed, but I've rediscovered my own soul. If you're on a healing path or just need a place to remember yourself, need a safe space to renew your spirit, visit Aquarian Dreams. It's a portal to transformation where you not only heal, but you remember yourself on a soul level, and that is such a rare and valuable gift!

Great spiritual shop. love class that they offer and…read morespecially Maria Banas Reiki session even took her class I highly recommend

If I could give 100 stars to this business I would. I had a…read morepiece of art that was very precious to me that I took to them to have framed. Jody and her staff were amazing! They handled my art with loving care and were super creative in executing my vision. I am so very happy with the end product!

What a fun store! The woman who I believe is the owner was extremely nice and friendly. I had my…read moredog and she immediately says d she was welcome in the store. There is a large framing studio in the back and while I was there a customer came in and the owner spent time working with them. It didn't take long to know she knew what she was doing and had tears of experience. The store is filled with cards, awesome gifts and kitschy items. I was in one of my happy places. I bought several items including a couple of gifts. The store also carried local artists' work. If you get the chance, check out Art Expressions!