animate has opened its fourth store in Taiwan!
Following the established locations in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, the new "animate Ximen Station POPUP SHOP" celebrated its grand opening on December 4, 2025.
Conveniently located inside the Ximen Underground Mall, the store offers direct access from the Ximen MRT Station.
Join us for a photo tour of the animate Ximen Station POPUP SHOP!
Rotating Pop-Up Shop Featuring Different Titles Throughout the Year!
The store features different anime titles approximately every 3-4 weeks, allowing visitors to enjoy a diverse lineup of different series throughout the year.
The current first installment features "Meridian Project × animate Ximen Station POPUP SHOP." The entire store is decked out in Meridian Project theming, complete with merchandise, exhibits, and standing panels—come see it all for yourself!
Adjacent Gratte Café Offers Collaboration Drinks and Icing Cookies!
Gratte, which collaborates with various anime titles, serves "graphic lattes"—beverages topped with cream printed with character artwork—alongside icing cookies featuring the same illustrations.
As the first installment, Gratte is currently featuring Meridian Project, matching the pop-up shop! Indulge in your favorite characters to your heart's content ♪
Additionally, starting December 5th, "Attack on Titan POPUP SHOP by WIT STUDIO × Gratte" is scheduled to open. Be sure to check that out as well!
Comment from Store Manager Yi Wei-qi
We are delighted to announce the launch of "animate Ximen Station POPUP SHOP," Taiwan's very first hybrid store, uniquely combining a pop-up shop experience with a Gratte café.
This is an exciting new venture for us, offering a space where you can enjoy limited-time pop-up exhibitions alongside a variety of other content.
We sincerely invite you to visit us and personally experience the unique atmosphere and features of the store. We eagerly anticipate your visit!
Store Information
animate Ximen Station POPUP SHOP
Opening Date: December 4, 2025
Address: Counters 4 & 5, B1F, No. 32-1, Baoqing Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (Taipei Ximen Underground Mall)
Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Local time)
*Please note that details are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to various circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
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