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If you are looking for an extensive range of products from your favourite anime, you can\u2019t go wrong with GETS<\/strong>. This shop sells beautiful figurines from anime<\/strong>, albeit at somewhat interesting prices. Nearby, you can also visit Animate<\/strong> which sells anime products as well as CDs and books<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to stop by \u201cK-Books\u201d<\/strong> which sells more anime paraphernalia, games and manga. As you can see, there are so many shopping opportunities in Den Den Town!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
GETS: Anime figurines<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>K-Books: cosplay and Otaku products<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you have been drawn to Den Den Town<\/strong> by an interest in cosplay, I would definitely recommend a visit to Cospa. The prices vary according to the products<\/strong> but if you are on a budget then they have an excellent range of secondhand items. Rest assured that the Japanese generally take good care of their possessions so the products are usually in excellent condition. Similarly, the second floor of K-Books<\/strong> is entirely dedicated to cosplay products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>You can find various types of figurines in several different shops and at varying prices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Can You Find A Bargain When Buying Figurines And Video Games?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you are looking to buy figurines or secondhand video games<\/strong>, Den Den Town is certainly the best place in Osaka<\/strong>. You will find several interesting shops and it\u2019s easy to spend hours browsing the aisles. However, in recent years, the area has become more popular and many establishments have significantly increased their prices to match demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Examples of secondhand games that you can find in Osaka’s Super Potato shop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese days, shops are aware of the growing appreciation for Japanese products, especially amongst foreign tourists<\/strong>, and this is reflected in their pricing. The more the interest in the products, the higher the value of the goods. Some shops<\/strong> have increased their prices<\/strong> as they realise that visitors will pay more than the product is worth. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor this reason, I would advise you to take your time and compare prices<\/strong> in the different retailers before deciding which figurines and video games to buy. You might be pleasantly surprised when you visit some of the smaller shops. It\u2019s also interesting to see the vast difference in price between Tokyo and Osaka when buying a similar product<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Products derived from your favourite manga await you<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>As well as figurines, you can also find a lot of t-shirts<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Is Den Den Town As Lively As Akihabara?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you like anime, Japanese video games or figurines<\/strong>, you will certainly find excellent quality shops<\/strong> in this part of Osaka. However, Den Den Town is not as geared towards otaku<\/em> or \u201cgeek\u201d culture as it\u2019s counterpart Akihabara<\/strong>. The streets of this area are comparatively less lively and there isn\u2019t the same electric atmosphere as the district in Tokyo. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRecently, the area has undergone rapid development and there are many good retailers<\/strong> that you shouldn’t miss. However, as is the case with many successful redevelopments, it has become more difficult to find what you\u2019re looking for at a reasonable price<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/li> <\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you look beyond the price, there are a wide range of shops and you are sure to find \u201cold school\u201d<\/strong><\/em> products as well as more recent ones<\/strong>. Whether you are looking for mobile phones, video games, or figurines from board games, you will find them in this area of Osaka. Most shops are near each other <\/strong>so you don\u2019t have to go far when you’re shopping. What\u2019s more, several shops offer Tax-Free <\/strong>discounts which makes them even more appealing for visitors looking to save some extra money. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s important to remember that the two areas, Akihabara and Den Den Town<\/strong>, share similar traits but offer different experiences for visitors. Most notedly, you will find significantly less themed cafes, large electronics stores, and games arcades in Osaka. But the streets are generally less crowded and you can walk along at a more relaxing pace than in Tokyo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe district is home to many specialist manga shops<\/strong>, known as \u2018Doujinshi<\/em>\u2019, which, if you aren\u2019t familiar with them, are adult manga sellers and offer a range of erotic publications. Melon Books<\/strong> is one of these shops and, even though there is nothing to suggest what can be found inside, it\u2019s worth paying attention if you are passing by with small children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As you walk through the streets of Den Den Town, you will see the friendly faces of your favourite manga heroes staring back at you, alongside huge<\/strong> billboards for recognisable anime<\/strong> such as the Gundam series. You will then stumble across several shops selling scale models and figurines that you can assemble yourself (although, generally the instructions are only in Japanese).<\/p>\n\n\n\n