About Us
Authentic Japanese Anime, Straight from Tokyo
Welcome to AnimeLab Tokyo — your direct connection to the heart of Japanese anime culture.
We're a small, passionate team based in Japan, dedicated to bringing 100% authentic anime collectibles — Ichiban Kuji prizes, Gashapon capsule toys, and licensed figures — to fans around the world.
Why We Started
If you've ever wanted that exclusive Japan-only Ichiban Kuji prize, or watched a Gashapon machine in Akihabara dispense the perfect figure and wished you could be there yourself, this store is for you.
We know how it feels to fall in love with a series and want a piece of it on your shelf. We also know the frustration of seeing items listed at 3x the price overseas, or worse — counterfeit knockoffs that disappoint when they arrive.
So we built AnimeLab Tokyo to be the shop we wished existed: fair prices, real products, and real human service.
What Makes Us Different
100% Authentic
Every product is sourced from licensed Japanese retailers and authorized distributors. No bootlegs. No knockoffs. Ever.
Direct from Japan
We ship from Tokyo, which means fresher releases, faster restocks, and access to items that rarely leave Japan.
Honest Descriptions
If a box has minor damage, we tell you. If a figure is a re-release, we tell you. No surprises, no fine print games.
Small Team, Big Care
We're not a faceless warehouse. Every order is packed by hand with care, and every email is answered by a real person.
Our Promise to You
- Authenticity guaranteed on every item
- Honest, accurate product descriptions and photos
- Fast processing (1–3 business days) and tracked shipping
- Responsive customer service in English and Japanese
- Fair prices — no inflated markups
Have Questions?
Check our FAQ or reach out directly at hello@animelabtokyo.com. We'd love to hear from you.
Thank you for supporting independent anime sellers. Every order helps us keep doing what we love.
— The AnimeLab Tokyo Team