Japanese anime, books, and memorabilia isn't cheap, and you'll pay a pretty penny at some of the more well established outlets like Kinokuniya. Unless you hit the conventions or eBay, you won't be... More

Japanese anime, books, and memorabilia isn't cheap, and you'll pay a pretty penny at some of the more well established outlets like Kinokuniya. Unless you hit the conventions or eBay, you won't be getting much of a bargain. That is, unless you're in Costa Mesa and stop at Book Off in the Marukai shopping center. Book Off's got a large selection of new and used j-pop, CDs, DVDs, literature, and lots of anime. One row is now dedicated to English language books, and while their selection is a bit eclectic, it's quite a bit cheaper than its competitor across the street. Book Off is open at 8:00 seven days a week, and if you're a big fan of all things Japanese, you'll want at least an hour to browse the collection.
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