Anime fans in the UK, rejoice! animate, the renowned specialty store for anime, comics, and games, is making its debut in the United Kingdom with a limited-time pop-up store opening in late October 2025. This marks animate's first venture into the UK market.
With 125 locations across Japan and a global presence in cities like Taipei, Taichung, Bangkok, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Los Angeles, animate is a household name for enthusiasts.
The "animate London POP UP Store" will be conveniently located directly beneath platforms 20-24 at Waterloo Station, a bustling hub surrounded by numerous tourist attractions. Visitors can look forward to a wide array of products, featuring everything from popular and trending series in the UK to the very latest releases.
Get ready for the first-ever "animate London POP UP Store"!
△animate's Promotional Character "ANIME TENCHOU"
Store Overview
animate London POP UP Store

[Date]
From late October through the end of the year
[Location]
THE SIDINGS WATERLOO Waterloo Station, London SE1 7BH Upper Ground Floor 11
*Note: The content is subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to various circumstances. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Related Links
■ Homepage: animate
■ X Account: animate Hub global
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