Welcome to Mandarake – Japan's Ultimate Otaku Treasure Trove
Mandarake is the largest second-hand manga and pop culture retailer in Japan. Founded in 1980 inside the famous Nakano Broadway shopping complex, it officially became a company in 1987 and now boasts over 11 physical stores and a vast online platform serving fans worldwide.
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Did You Know?
- Mandarake started in 1980 as a 7 m² manga shop inside Nakano Broadway, Tokyo.
- Officially incorporated in 1987, it’s now the world's largest second-hand comic retailer.
- The Nakano flagship operates with 27 annexes focused on different categories like cosplay, retro games, doujinshi, and more.
- Mandarake tracks over 20 million items and adds thousands daily.
- About 48% of revenue comes from toys and figures, and 13% from doujinshi.
- It runs “Everyday Auctions” and large “Big Web Auctions” six times a year with no middleman fees.
- Founder Masuzo Furukawa, a former Garo manga artist, helped pioneer Japan's used manga trade.
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