In-store pick-up
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Kinokuniya New York in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Safety dividers at checkout
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
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Phone: +1 212-869-1700
Site: https://usa.kinokuniya.com/
Site: https://usa.kinokuniya.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–8PM
- Tuesday:10AM–8PM
- Wednesday:10AM–8PM
- Thursday:10AM–8PM
- Friday:10AM–8PM
- Saturday:10AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–7:30PM
Comments (199)
Great selections of books and Japanese merchandise. Great cafe food as well. Too bad the service at Japanese books section in basement (by Japanese staffs) are subpar. I hope the service can catch up with superb merchandise.
I liked the way the store was organized. Very easy to navigate (the stuff youre looking for is on the second floor). They do however lack variety in their merch, wouldve hoped for more. Still a solid place to visit while youre here.
The best place to look, browse and discover fun, beautiful Japanese items 🥰 The prices are not for the lightness of wallet. However, the quality is good.
What an awesome place! It has 3 floors jammed packed with gems. We spent a couple hours and it was not enough time to indulge on seeing everything. If you like Anime or Japanese imported goodies, this is the place.
Absolutely a must visit for manga fans and collectors alike.Don’t expect crazy good deals but you could stay there for a whole hour just looking around.
I am obsessed with this place. It has a lot to offer. I almost always leave with something. I am a huge fan of japanese magazines so I try to look for cute ones with the free gifts. I just got into mangas and althought they are overpriced over amazon theyre sealed with plastic so you know you get something in amazing condition.The one thing thats really annoying is that they tend to put the barcode sticker on the actual book itself instead of the plastic. So I try to scratch off the sticker and it wont help. Like get a sticker that peels off easily then!! I had bought magnets one time and the stickers were a pain to remove. With alcohol wipes it helped though.Its also somewhat tight in the store its understandable because it gets so busy. I really feel like If i wear a backpack Id be knocking things down left and right.Also, as someone mentioned the people working here are kind of stiff &seem cold. Could be cultural though.Overall, would recommend this store. Very easy to spend a lot of money so need self control.
Pretty fantastic store. Three levels. Tons of manga, both in English and Japanese. Fantastic selection of stationary and accessories. Plus fun character items from popular Japanese anime.
It was really fun. My colleagues and I took her students from her anime club there a few weeks ago. The students seemed to enjoy themselves a lot.
Good mix of books. It has a nice eating spot on the second floor. If youre fan of anime /manga, they have a good amount of stuff.
Service was nice and the place itself was so gorgeous omfg it was literally the prettiest and cleanest store I’ve ever been to. It was a pleasure to visit this place one day before Halloween to pick up stuff with my sister and friend. 4 stars because the things are severely overpriced, it would probably cost around $5~$10 less if you order it online, but the experience of picking the stuff out in person is fresh and it is Times Square, so it’s expected. Things cost about $10~$200 average depending on what you’re buying, but a manga should cost around $13. Theres a beautiful cafe on the top floor with the mangas and anime merchandise and the middle and basement floor just has cute Japanese magazines and stuff. Tax is around $4 also, but overall decent experience.
Amazing store in NYC. First floor contains novels in English, basement consists of strictly Japanese novels, stationary and magazines; the second floor is the Manga. Its a glorious combination of reading materials and truly the highlight of my visit to NYC.
I came here last week and was pleasantly surprised with the manga they had, both in japanese and english. i also like the anime merchandise and figures they had here, as well as kawaii stuff too. down in the basement they had magazines plushes and stationery. i would come here again to buy something :)
Kinokuniya is so popular, there was a line to get in on a Saturday morning. We waited across the street in Bryant Park and had breakfast, then enjoyed a few hours of browsing books on the too floor of Kinokuniya. They have the biggest collection of anime books, posters, toys, kits, accessories, and even a super cool bakery. The main floor has mostly books in English and is more of a traditional bookstore. The basement is very interesting with thousands of stationery items and also books and magazines in Japanese. Definitely worth taking the time to visit, explore, enjoy.
The place was really great, its located at a good part of the city and had an extensive selection of books not only just from manga (which I mainly look for), but also from Japanese literature and well-known writers as well. It was surprising to see all Japanese books there too, which is great for native speakers and those looking to learn the language. They had a tasteful decoration of artworks signed by manga authors which were a delight to see. Plus there were a lot of cool merch and figurines there as well which you normally wouldnt see as well as a cafe of sorts.My only complaint is that it was really crowded and it can start to feel really cramped at times. So Id recommend going during the week and office hours when theres usually not many people around. Also the figurines are a little on the pricier side. Besides that its a cool place to check out and buy books and manga from. These are the few things keeping me from giving it a perfect rating. So 4 stars for now.
Walking into the bookstore you would feel you are in Japan. Crowded, expensive but you cannot find such wide selection of book, manga, stationery and decorations anywhere else. That’s the reason a long line outside of the store on weekend.
Great book store. 3 levels, sells books/comic books, memorabilia and other quirky items. Great anime section. Has a Japanese cafe and bathrooms available. My kids could spend hours here.
Super cute, really nice variety, and very clean inside. Security took their job seriously- made everyone use hand sanitizer and was careful with ppl exiting and entering the store. There is a while floor of English books and the lower level has Japanese books, stationary and lots of cool souvenirs.
Great selection for many fans of Japanese culture and merch. I go for my pens, binders, notebooks and whatnot I have to have adorable at my desk. Love nicely curated design books selection. Taking one star off for how cramped the store is. The basement level in particular you cannot walk without nocking something off the shelf.
Very large bookstore and with a large selection of japanese books as well. Those into japanese comics will appreciate it.Price wise is good as well.
Great variety of English and Japanese books with lots of gifts and every day items around. Great to pass the time in and buy gifts for any occasion. Theres a cafe of the top floor with delicious Japanese options.
Do you like manga and other Japanese things if you said yes ... this is the place for you amazing selection of manga both in English and in Japanese! Also if you like stationary they have a really fun diverse selection of that downstairs! And for everyone else if you just plain like books ... well they have regular old books too. Great place come dig through!
Of course theres no alternative to Kinokuniya but thats okay because you dont need or want one.The selection is phenomenal, in both Japanese and English books, plus the stationary and all the other cool Japanese merchandise they carry.Staff are friendly (in Japanese fashion, theyll leave you alone so if you want something you need to ask and then theyre extremely accommodating.)Store can get pretty crowded despite its size but even long lines go a lot faster than you would expect.
Absolutely love this store. I can spend hours in their perusing the book shelves or descending downstairs into my second heaven. I love office supplies, and this specialized store carries only the most prolific brands from the top of the line Japanese manufacturers. Literally can spend $500 in a matter of minutes, if I wanted to (and have on one occasion). The selection of fine writing utensils is matched only by the McNally-Jackson store on 8th st. Seriously this store is a great combination of reading material and office supplies that you can literally find now where else.
It is an awesome place. My family and I spent hours in there for my sons 18th birthday. The 2 girls who work at the Cafe were rude as h*ll. But, everyone else who works in the actual store part were extremely nice and polite. I will return but maybe not to the Cafe if the same 2 girls are working there that served me before.
Ive been going to this bookstore ever since I was a teen. I love the atmosphere and the unique stuff they sell, including anime merch and Japanese stationary. Very cozy and a great place to come if you love books!
The store has great a selection of books and genres. I personally love the top floor where all the mangas and anime accessories are. Alot to choose from if you have a nice buck to spend and are looking to get your money worth strongly recommend.
It has every manga but it’s pretty expensive! and it gets really crowded with a big line outside after 1 pm. The mini cafe just recently opened again. There’s also a decent amount of figurines. Also the customer service is good, if you’re looking for a specific light novel or manga, you can ask and they can help you get it easily.
Beautiful bookstore with a wide array of English and Japanese books selection. The anime and manga section had everything you could desire or look for. The books were of exceptional quality with some coming wrapped or without the plastic wrap. The figure and souvenir selection was very good as well. The anime/manga section was well decorated and in the same floor was a cafe which Ill make a separate review for. They had one of the best Japanese learning and even English learning (for Japanese) book selections. Kanji books, grammar, JLPT, they had it all. I myself picked up the second level of Genki along with the workbook which i was looking for. They of course had other books such as Minna no Nihongo and what not. When purchasing Genki i was asked if I was a college student. Reason being is that if you are a Hunter college student you get a discount. So any Hunter College students looking for Japanese learning textbooks I recommend passing by here. If you are Japanese seeking Japanese books youll probably feel at home with there even being a kids Japanese book section. There were also supplies like books, pens, and more options. There even was an office and decorations section. I could spend the whole day at the store since its three floors filled with amazing products. The lady that attended my sale was very nice and respectful as well. Will come back here for my next New York trip.
Theres books for so many different types of people! Art lovers, Video game fans, writers, magazine lovers, and people who like classic books. They offer books in both English and Japanese, and it has a large variety of books. Its a little pricey though.
If you love anime and Manga, this is the place to be! Ive been coming here for years and its still my favorite spot to go to. The bottom section of the store has a huge assortment of gift ideas, a long with imported magazines from Japan. The main floor specializes in interesting books, both English and Japanese! The second floor is where you get a huge collection of Manga in English and Japanese, collectibles and a Cafe!Must go to place for anyone I to the Japanese culture!
I loved it they have all types of animes stuff magazine books bags anime collection stickers. You will love it . Nice they dont follow you around you can enjoy everything always pack.they also have a small eating place with few snacks.
My favorite store in NYC. I love the different sections of the store there are. Theres so many unique things to find. I also love that they have the option to buy Manga in Japanese, something I cant find so easily in New Hampshire so I definitely stocked up before my next trip to NYC!
Nice selection of books. Staff wasnt too friendly, but they were helpful. Was disappointed to learn they didnt have any Hobonichi items - I was here a few years ago and they had tons. Why the change? Im not a fan of anime/manga, but this is still a cool place to check out. I could spend forever in there, honestly. Book prices were around what youd spend at Barnes and Noble.
I’m a huge fan of Tokusatsu such as kamen rider, Ultraman, Godzilla. I stopped by the store today and found they do carry some cool books/Magazines I got a small Godzilla book which features all Kaiju monsters from Godzilla movies I really love it . Now I feel like re-watching the movies 🍿
This place is soooo fun to look around in. It has an amazing collection of books, manga, graphic novels, magazines, and figures. My main issue with the store however is it is always too crowded, and, that its ridiculously over priced. For example, I found an art of style book that I was interested in purchasing, and it was about 45 dollars. However when I looked up the same book on Amazon it was about 30. Overall Kinokuniya is a great experience and very fun to visit, but you should compare prices online before you buy anything.
This is a great bookstore with lots of books and magazines in Japanese. There are also books in English, however not as many. When you walk in they ask you to use sanitizer on your hands before going further. I usually end up browsing knitting and sewing section of Japanese pattern books. They have so many items cat/dogs centered - from scissors, pens, pen cases, bags, pouches,... On my last visit I got caps for my cats and a sewing book. I have been going here for years. The only thing that changed through the years is the little store to the left of the downstair staircase that used to sell leather bags and sake cups is now selling pusheen toys.
This place is a hidden gem for all the anime lovers out there. They have cool comics of almost all the anime shows that I watch. Its a 3 floor store, 1 floor above and 1floor under ground. Middle floor has books sectioned according to genre with upper floor dedicated to Manga(comics) and some Lego kind figurines. They have amazing figurines from famous shows.
Too crowded , did not found what I want (not the store fault) I dont think its a good idea to have food that smell strong in the storeBut what a wonderful staff ☺️ so helpful
Very big bookstore with a good selection of books. Not necessarily mangas, However they do have an expansive selection of mangas in both japanese and english translations. they also have an adorable cafe as well as a nice selection of collectibles
Absolutely a book store worth going to if you are in New York. The selection is broad and vast for a book store with a second floor and a bottom floor. They sell manga in Japanese, American literature, Gibli merchandise, and anime figures. It also has a nice tiny cafe with a good selection of Japanese snacks and food. The atmosphere of it is nice and quiet, providing a much needed break from the sound of the city. Overall the store is an incredible experience in terms of a book store, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
I love this store so so much, its three floors of all the latest manga, as well as Japanese and American literature. The basement has art supplies too!! I wish Boston still had a Kinokunia, but it makes visits to NYC even more worth it!!
Upon first entering you are greeted to a nice cozy environment and overall not a whole lot of people. The first floor is dedicated to a mixture of books from Cooking in Japan to global history and architecture. Also has a mixture of misc. items like plushies and book bags.The basement is dedicated to stationary items and Japanese literature including books to teach yourself Japanese.The 2nd floor is dedicated to manga, light novels, comic books, and figurines with a small cafe towards the front.Overall is a solid bookstore that I recommend anyone go to if they are looking for a new read or even some pens and pencils and notebooks.
This was a great Japanese-themed book store a decade ago. Its still nice, but much more crowded and dirty, with long lines at the registers and the bathroom. The cafe used to replicate the experience of a Japanese cafe serving matcha, lattes, etc.; now, its shabby, often out of ingredients, and run by rude employees.
A wide variety of books on all floors! The entrance was colorful and had a wide variety of books in English. The bottom floor had Japanese books, cute novelty items, keychains, postcards, calligraphy pens, and pretty fabrics. The top floor housed both raw and translated manga, figures, and even a small eating area to the right. Overall a very nice place I could have lost all my cash at if I had brought more money haha!
I was so excited to visit this store and it did not disappoint. As a huge anime/manga fan my only regret is I couldnt buy even more than I already did from their huge selection upstairs. The basement has an amazing selection of stationary, plushies, and Japanese texts.Do yourself a favor and stop in.
The walking space is kind of limited, its usually crowded, the inventory for kids isnt so great and the Manga is rarely in English but overall it was a nice experience with the kids and checking out was quick, I was even able to exchange a book with no issues. Just wish it wasnt such a small walking area since it does get really crowded.
One of my favorite spots to check in on when Im in the area!Great assortment of books, trinkets, stationary, collectibles, toys, mangas, and there is even a small cafe upstairs where I usually get some coffee and bread.Im a fan!
Weeb/artist Paradise the second floor has a bunch anime merchandise, figures, manga they even have a yaoi and yuri section it also has a Cafe that sells really good Japanese food and drinks and the bottom floor has a ton of good art and craft supplies ranging from pencils and pens to needlefelting and the middle floor is a cute bookstore which reading isnt really my thing but I still find that part of the store nice too.
People talk about this place like its some kind of manga mecca- and it definitely had a lot! However, Ive seen places with more title variety. I think this place is truly set apart by Japanese language books and manga, Japanese café snacks, and the Japanese stationary it sells in the basement.
I frequently visit this bookstore. I have been a costumer for years. They have a great variety of manga and figurines at a great price. Great palace for anime lovers and book lover alike.
A very fun and cute bookstore that has everything an avid manga reader could ask for. Not only do they have the most popular and newest releasing manga available in both English and Japanese, they also have a lower floor that sells Japanese stationary as well as accessories, game-relevant items, and plushies. For the non-manga book enthusiasts, they have a wide range of books on the first floor available. They will definitely see me here again.
Definitely one of the more interesting and EXTENSIVE Japanese stores I have been to outside of Japan. Three floors - gifts, stationary, cards, books, a cafe (with boba), comics, anime. GREAT!
Its a great place for manga and figures. Unfortunately, its in the middle of Manhattan and every thing that comes with it. The location in New Jersey is much, much better. Also the one in NJ is located in a Japanese centric shopping center. Go there instead.
Downstairs area has a pretty big selection of cute Japanese stationarys, as well as practical work/writing goods like folders, binders, pencil cases, bags and so on. Also has stuffed animals, toys and some mystery box type things.Has Japanese magazines, instruction books (sewing, cook books, knitting, health and exercise, etc).Ground floor has American books, and a collection of Japanese books translated to English. They have some really good books that I recommend checking out. I read memory police there (just standing in the isle for some hours and no one bothered ne) and the ending had me wandering around staring into space for quite a while.2nd level had Manga and stuff like that last time I went which was a while ago so idk whats up there now, but probably hasnt changed.
It gets crowded sometimes, but thats because this place is great. First floor is your regular bookstore, while the second floor has all the japanese goods AND a cafe. There is also a basement level with other japanese goods mostly books
Great selection of books, mangas and stationery (mainly pens, mechanical pencils, lead refills, etc). Do expect 10 to 15 minite waiting times on the queue for the cashier/till during really busy times, especially on the weekends.
An amazing variety of items, though the staff in the cafe specifically the woman with short hair and glasses is very very rude. The other staff were very helpful. Other than her nasty attitude, the selection of items and offerings in the cafe are good.
This store is incredible! From books, to collectibles, and stationery supplies; it is endless! You could easily spend hours here and you always leave with something you didn’t know you needed!
Three level Kinokuniya - English books on first floor, stationery, toys, and Japanese items in basement, and manga and figurines on second floor. Clean, organized, and efficiently run. Beware, it is pricey but personally worth it.
The basement level was my favorite especially if you’re not interested in manga, they have other Japanese literature. Staff was very kind to me in finding and suggesting new books! Thank you :) また来ます。
It’s a place only for mainstream and extremely popular series.Any serious anime/manga lovers can stay away. You won’t even get One Piece or Hunter X Hunter stuff because apparently they are not as popular as the latest one in trend.
Have been going here for the past 4 years and it has a great selection of mangas. I only wished it had more variety with its figurines!
Amazing place to visit and escape the New York city sounds. Has a great anima/manga section upstairs with a small café area that has Japanese snacks and pastries. Ive been here both times I have visited NYC and it is always a nice break from the city.
This is the best bookstore ever! My kids and I love coming here and browse their collection of manga and all their cute little toys and plushies. This is a MUST see store for all weebs! I never get tired of it
An incredibly fun store to shop/browse in, however, I found the stock variety and availability to be more limited than I had anticipated, and the product prices were no more competitive than what you can find online/within many other stores. I also found the customer service to be a bit cold and unfriendly, but overall itKinokuniya New York was a generally fun store to browse, even if just for the experience.The layout of the store made it easy to independently navigate (for example, regular paperbacks on one floor, manga and graphic novels on another, with Japanese and English materials then further distinguished by placement within distinctly colour-coordinated shelves), and the addition of the little in-store cafe provided a nice, homey touch.Overall, I would recommend visiting Kinokuniya New York, particularly for manga/graphic novel/Japanese culture/merchandise lovers, even if just for the fun browsing experience, but for more serious book lovers, I would recommend heading over to The Strand for a more affordable, diverse and pleasant book shopping experience.
Honestly love this, first visit in nyc and i just HADDD to go there after reccs from my “anime” friends lololol!! the keychain section was a little messy on the second floor and it took me a while to find a specific one in the sea of them. if you’re a manga enthusiast and like anime this is far one of the best places in nyc
Huge store that’s bound to have what you’re looking for. The cafe is nice and stocked with plenty of snacks and drinks if you need a break too. Went for the gunpla and wasn’t disappointed
Update 12/29/20With the ongoing pandemic, social distancing rules are put in place so there is a minimum capacity. You most likely will have to wait in a line depending on the day and time, when I went it took about 20 minutes to get insideThis place is like heaven to me. I frequently go here with my friends when I have money. The main floor has books in Japanese and English while the top and bottom floors are my personal favorite.The bottom floor has all the stationery that you can even think of, as a student and an artist that obviously is one of my favorite things. If its stationery or a specific Japanese stationery brand, its most likely there. The bottom floor also has Japanese magazines and other miscellaneous things, very nice to explore.The top floor I hadnt realize existed until the second time I visited! The floor upstairs Japanese manga as well as English manga along with plenty of anime merchandise. Figures, buttons, shirts, anything that you may be interested in in terms of anime exists here. This is truly my favorite store
Huge store, clean and bright, big selection. I came to get the Kirby 30th anniversary set and some vtuber magazines. They dont have nendoroids or other figures like some Kinokuniyas do.
Great anime book store with lots of stuff from Japan. All the Japanese books you want. Basement was a nice place for good Japanese school supplies. First floor was just mostly regular English book. Second floor is the anime floor with all the manga and figurines you want with a small cafe attached to it
If youre looking for manga or gunpla, this is a good place, they have a big collection of all kinds. And on the other hand, if youre just looking for Japanese things, theyve got you covered in all sorts.
Great Japanese bookstore! Very nice pens,notebooks,cute items for school or work. Many cute gifts and stock of anime and manga figurines
Three story book store. 2nd floor is Manga and anime. Basement is full of books in Japanese. Main floor looks like a run of the mill book store. It was super interesting to walk through.
Three floors filled with books, magazines and dictionaries in Japanese (basement), books in English (first floor), and manga, light novels and figures that make you feel like you are actually in Japan (third floor). You will need a good bag to carry the weight of all the books you want to buy. Good selection for the people who is learning Japanese, youll find from Minna no nihongo to JLPT 5-1 books.
Great selection of manga, light novels, and anime figures on the second floor. Would recommend any fellow weebs to stop by if theyre in the area. Felt like I warped to Akihabara!
This store was wonderful! The basement level had some incredibly cool Japanese merchandise. They had silly Sanrio and Kirby stuff that you probably won’t find elsewhere. It’s Kirbibo time boys
Great deals on anime and Japanese books.
Its a great book store with loads of manga and anime merch. The little cafe is also very nice.There is an escalator up to the second floor, but only stairs down. The second floor is where the manga, anime merch, and the cafe are located. They sell manga in both English and Japanese, with the majority in Japanese.There is an elevator down to the basement as well as stairs. That is where you will find more books and writing tools. They sell some very nice fountain pens as well for all price points.I suggest you check it out when you have a chance!
Awesome book store, Im not fan of comics or Manga, but I think this is a paradise for those who like these stuff, I bought a manga book for my niece and I take a look at all the incredible merchandise they have there, the prices are reasonable. It is very close to time square.
Amazing selection of books, stationary, manga, and more! Absolutely wonderful place, with three floors of greatness. Coming here again!
They have everything making it a great place to go if you are looking for a unique gift for someone. Great place for Mangas and interesting books
There was so much Japanese literature and other media. The second floor is full of manga and anime merchandise, the first floor has Western authors, and the basement has Japanese books & magazines. I could easily spend an hour or more browsing, and thats without the crowds this place draws especially on weekends. It also has great views of Bryant Park. I recommend signing up for their monthly emails to keep track of store events like sales or limited products.
Great book store with a lot of variety
An amazing unique experience for anime, stationery and overall book lovers alike. The selection of art books is well curated offering great books such as the Taschen line of History of Art/ Artists books (even) in smaller format. The childrens area is quite lovely with many different books to read and/or activity books. The anime area is wow so well put together and they have beautiful (and expensive haha) magazines, guide books, art books, and of course mangas! Though my favorite part was the lower level since it has japanese magazines, some japanese childrens books and starionery everywhere. I was able to find Pokemon mags that were even sold out in Japan and their prices were just around the same from there. The stationery is very expensive though so keep that mind. Overall it was an amazing experience and I hope to come back again some day.
A bit too expensive for me, but I guess thats to be expected with imported products... Theres a large selection of mangas, anime merch and Japanese books and magazines.
Love love love going to this location across from Bryant Park because it has the legendary Vagabond mural by Takehiko Inoue!!! It has a lot of the same selection of manga and artbooks as other Kinokuniya locations, along with plastic wrapped English manga if you like your manga to be untouched and in pristine condition! They also have lots of anime/manga merch like keychains, shirts, pins, charms, accessories, etc.Basement floor has all the magazines, felting, hobby, and stationary goods.Definitely recommend going here if youre an anime/manga fan or if you want to take a pic with the legendary mural!Tip: there is only 1 restroom and the line is crazy long. Youll probably have better luck at a restaurant or fast food chain!
A Legit Japanese bookstore! The only place I get my textbooks and the best spot to find Asian pop culture related merch!The main floor (where the entrance is) has reading/educational books. Upon entering due to the pandemic you are kindly asked to use hand sanitizer and social distance. You will not be allowed in without a mask. The public bathroom is also located in the center of the floor towards the back wall on your left. Again due to the pandemic it is closed.. When you make your way to the back you will see an escalator that will take you to the top floor and you will be greeted by wonderful art. The top floor has anime, manga, music and a small cafe with seating (not accessible during this time), overlooking Bryant park. The bottom floor has note books, organizing trinkets, pens, magazines, Japanese text books, kanji flash cards, a childrens section and a small shop by the stairs. There are information desks on all floos but you can only purchase your items on the main level. Dont bring any kind of merch into the cafe because it isnt allowed. Many of the bookstores workers stay at the bottom floor organizing. They have a membership but im not aware of the benefits. Due to the pandemic they have a certain set of store hours, which is Monday to Sunday 11am to 7pm. Store capacity is limited.
The NYC branch of the popular bookstore Kinokuniya is located directly across from Bryant park. There are many branches in the US and the NYC location is our favorite for East coast. The NYC Kinokuniya has 3 stories: Level 1 (street level) has the normal magazines, books, and toys (English and Japanese), Level 2 (upper level) is the anime floor with a small cafe (Cafe Zaiya), and Basement (lower level) has stationary and childrens books. The staff is extremely polite and carry about with a Japanese bookstore demeanor that is very different from B&N. The toys on level 2 are priced slightly higher compared to internet orders direct from Japan, but if you dont want to wait 2-6 weeks for your product to arrive, there is a nice selection of the more popular items (great for gifting). Our favorite section is the large stationary selection in the basement. Although JetPens is convenient for ordering Japanese stationary, theres nothing like seeing and testing the actual product in person, especially when youre checking out a new line of pens. Price difference between Kinokuniya and JetPens is negligible, especially when you factor in the inconvenience of being stuck with a set of pens that you just simply dont like after trying out.
I fell in love with this store! They have an amazing collection of manga (English and Japanese), books and all sorts of cute stationery, toys and more!The two cashiers who attended me were super nice.I will definitely come back here next time I’m in NY!
Amazing huge store! There’s 3 floors where you can find almost anything you ever wanted here. Souvenirs, postcards, craft stuff, magazines, manga, dvd, puzzles, books, posters, etc.They also have a cafe on 2nd floor so you can take a rest in between of your search through.Price points I would say quite high (even comparing to the same store in LA), but you’ll definitely find unique items; the ones you won’t find anywhere else unless online.
The cute Japanese bookstore for cat lovers and everyone who interested in reading. I bought the game card from there Cat Rescue and it turns out more than I expected. So cute and fun to play with. But you might find its hard to understand the rules at first.
They have an excellent collection of Japanese and English books, plus anime-themed items, Japanese crafts, stationary, etc. There’s cafe space overlooking Bryant Park on the 2nd floor. Fun place to visit.
Great store, large variety of Mangas, though they are a bit short on the English VDub Mangas.
The best place ever. I love the small place they have to buy food, all mangas and anime figures everything is amazing
Great fun for Japanophiles. Lots of books and magazines, both Japanese and English. Downstairs has stationery and writing implements and useful and unuseful tchotchkes. Manga on second floor. Plus lots of other stuff.
Very very eclectic selection of things from Japanese lit to manga and even merchandise :^)
The place is where you can see lots of Japanese culture. Not just the books, they have animation, toys, key rings, and stationaries. And these items are all featuring the hottest Comics & animations now. Right away, you feel like you are in 秋葉原。
Couldn’t have possibly asked for a better bookstore! I’m dazzled! Asian authors, Asian books, manga, Japanese music, anime trash, you name it!
This the spot where you go to get manga action figures and any other type books you want because this place gives you a lot of variety on each floor. on the top floor you will find the manga and theres a spot upstairs where you can eat your lunch and they have a vendor up there if you trying to buy anything. All I would say is they need to get more variety on their wall scrolls. When I was there they had no dragon ball z scrolls or full metal alchemists.
Its a nice Japanese book store that has 3 floors. The underground even has hand crafted Japanese items and stationaries! The upper floor has a cafe over looking Bryant Park and is dedicated to mostly anime.
Very cool Japanese store. They have a little bit of everything. The first floor is books. There’s a huge selection of Japanese and English books. In the basement is more books and stationary type items. On the top floor is Manga and comic books. Huge selection of all types of books and toys. There is also a cafe you can get food. Definitely check this place out if your visiting or in the area. It does not disappoint.
I still enjoy this shop. The Basement have so my beautiful items. But Pens are my thing. Today was a Coleto haul...A slice of Japanese heaven...
Great staff and very helpful! Lots of great Japanese books, anime, toys & art supplies! There are many other items in the store. Kinokuniya is a hidden gem of Japan on our island!! Its also great to just window shop for the cultural aspect and coffee shop on the second floor.
Lovely place and a true heaven for anime/manga fans. Even with a line to get in I believe it is worth visiting!
You can perceive that some shelves do not have corresponding books such as international languages 各国语
Amazing location and incredible selection. Some stuff was challenging to find but the staff was ready to help and very quick and efficient in getting it to you.
Huge selection of Japanese books. More extensive than the one in Sydney, Australia as of 2022 visit. Prices also marginally cheaper in comparison. Worth a visit to hunt for some gems you cant ordinarily get domestically!
The manga selection is diverse and plentiful. Unlike most other book stores. And the Cafe Zaiya is one of the best tea places Ive ever been to. And the bread and other baked goods are amazing! A must go to place!
I love this book store! Massive collection of phenomenal literature on the bottom floor, great philosophy section and a second level for all my fellow anime lovers out there.
If I could, 2.5 stars. Overly crowded. Staff can be very nice and helpful. But, sometimes they follow and stare. Not sure if its a cultural thing or what. Security guards would always follow. When I collected manga and loved Japanese culture as a teenager I loved this place. Had the newest material and merchandise at the time. Including stuff from over sees. I had the same issues back then and as an adult I get the same treatment. As a teen I thought maybe Im loud? But realize other groups are just as loud and no one else was told off or followed. As an adult Im still stared at and followed.
Great bookstore for your Japanese hopes, dreams and desires. And you can enjoy Times Square, Bryant Park and Grand Central like a tourist afterwards.
SUCH a wonderful bookstore, especially if youre a fan of Japanese culture and cartoons. I am planning on going back to pick up Christmas gifts for my family. Highly recommend this place! Oh, and they also have a wonderful cafe where you can find a wide variety of delicious, well-priced coffees, teas, and Japanese baked goods.
Its like a little bit of Tokyo in your own backyard. If youre into anime which I am, its an exciting place to be. Clean and friendly atmosphere which can include a small array of soft music along with a little cafe in case youre hungry. Its like a Barnes & Noble on a Asian scale.
Great shopping experience. The only other place where you would get this type of variety is in Japan.
ANIME!!!! KAWAII DESU I ALMOST PAINTED WHILE LOOKING AT THE BOOKS!!! I do actually mean it though there was a very good selection. Only problem is that all the books were plastic wrapped so couldnt preview any of the books before buying them.
Lovely store, wide selection of titles and merchandise. The bar section is also nice
The store offers a wide selection of books, and anime merchandiseThe store however is always crowded! There is always a long line for the bathroom. They are a bit expensive as well. Nonetheless cute store to browse in while you are near Bryant park!
Japanese book store with a huge selection of products such as manga, art books, CDs and Blu-Rays. They also have books in English including manga and traditional super hero comics and collectibles such as action figures and statues. You can also find a large assortment of art supplies and crafts in this store.
I got lost in here for a long time. Very exciting place for anime fans. Not a lot of figurines or toys. Good mangas.
This branch offers such a broad range of items including Japanese goods and books in both English and Japanese. According to my Japanese friend, It literally looks like the ones in Japan.
I went to the bookstore for anime JAPEE.TOKYO that’s great and love it do always next time.I will have to goes to the same kinokuniya bookstore compare almost of the nyc but other out states New Jersey in edgewater.this nice place seem silence, I’m alone and look around wow remember before several last years yeah !
Really cool bookstore. The main floor has a lot of normal and Japanese books. The upper floor feels like the dealers room at an anime convention. The bottom floor has lots of unique crafts. Definitely check it out.
What a great store with a great collection of manga and books. Very nice looking cashier. Looked like a part 3 jojo’s character so he must have been egyptian. He helped me clean out my bank account by giving me the entire collection of nagatoro that they have. And my the looks of his hair his last name must have showered earleir that day. Mmmmmmm tasty :D I hope he’s not a adc on league of legends.
Wonderful book store with many things to offer. The store has three floors. The lower level contains stationary, plusses, and mainly Japanese books and magazines. The main floor contains books in English for adults and kids. The third floor you will find a variety of Manga both in English and Japanese as well as a wide variety of anime inspired merchandise
Nice bookstore especially if youre looking for Japanese manga. The entire second floor is dedicated to manga. Great selection of manga titles. Long lines to checkout but it moves pretty fast.
Its always very crowded when I go but the staff is very fast with check-out. The basement is stationary, magazines, and plushies. The main floor is mostly books. The second floor is manga and anime figures.
This is the best place I’ve ever went to. This is a perfect weeb’s paradise. The vibe is super cozy and the cafe was cute and had delicious food. I will visit again and I will recommend all of my friends. Thank you 😊
Nice bookstore! It has a small Japanese style cafe in there too! Highly recommend!
My first time walking into a big bookstore and I was looking for manga. It was a really great experience. I think it’s a really great place for people who like anime/manga!! There were lots of manga to choose from!! (All the anime stuff and manga are upstairs) There’s also regular books and stationery too! The only thing was the line was really long haha, but other then that I recommend!
This place was a literal goldmine. It has everything!In the basement level - If you like pens as I do, this place is fantastic. Traditional pencils, mechanical pencils, customizable pens, fountain pens. 😍😍😍 Among this, there is a ton of arts & craft books. There is just so much to buy!!Main floor - traditional bookstore with a great layout, both easy to peruse and aestethically appealing to the eyes.Upstairs - OMG, manga galore! Both Japanese and English available. If youre a collector of nenderoid figurines, theyve got it here too. 👌Theres also a cafe upstairs.If youre an anime or manga fan, this place is a must.
The basement is the number one spot for Japanese language books on every subject! Magazines are pricey but most come with little trial size items. The cafe upstairs did not have boba when I was there in January 2022.
This is a unique bookstore, English books in the first floor like a normal bookstore, the second floor is a different world - mangas, Japanese books, toys and products. And there is a Japanese cafe which sells Japanese foods.
A surreal experience that makes you feel like youre walking into a tokyo book store. Its impressive
Cant say enough good things about this place. If you like Japanese culture this is the place. The 1st floor is all books in English of all types. The basement has books in Japanese so if you can understand it its awesome! Also if you wanna practice thats awesome too! They also have nice pens and other novelties from Japan down there. The 2nd floor is all manga and comics!
Unique bookstore. It has huge collection of Japanese books and other items.A must visit if you like and appreciate Japanese books and culture.
This place is ok, a nice variety of books and manga. They are kind of pricey though, but to each their own. I do recommend that people check them out for themselves.
Always neat to see the manga and toys. Been going here for over 30yrs
Closest store to Akihabara. Love the selection of manga for both English and Japanese readers. They also have a Cafe to eat and read.
Always a must go place, if your interested in books/manga! A wide selection as-well while very fun to go as it’s next to Bryant park
Kinokuniya is a unique bookstore with tons to offer. The base floor houses an extensive collection of books and magazines (in Japanese) as well as a wide variety of fine and specialty pens and pencils from Japan you wont find anywhere else. The middle floor contains more common and local books and associated gifts; and the upper floor contains myriad manga in both Japanese and English in addition to a small assortment of Japanese snacks and premade meals.
Always love this store, stationary, educational materials and then some. In terms of collectibles, specifically the smaller items on the third floor these seem to have declined over the years to pins, buttons, and keychains.
Its changed from the last time I was there, as the BL/yaoi section has drastically gotten smaller, all the same I still enjoyed myself and cant wait till I go back
This is by far my favorite place to visit when I come to NYC. I’m a huge fan of video games, anime and manga and I definitely geek out everytime I come here. I particularly love the top floor, which has a great selection of manga and anime merch, as well as a nice little cafe. The middle floor is mostly just regular books, and the bottom is more arts and crafts and stationary things. My one critique is that it does get a bit crowded and overwhelming, but other than that, this place is amazing 10/10 recommended.
One of the best Japanese bookstores in Manhattan. The basement contains japanese books, goodies, stationary supplies and etc.. The top floor has anime, manga and figurines.
I love this place but everything is so expensive. But even then, theres just so much cool stuff to pick from, and occasionally, you can find a massive steal like this kokoro figure I got from there
This wonderful book store neat Midtown Manhattan is such a delight to go to. Paperbacks, hardcovers, trinkets, toys, action figures, and more-it is such a sight and amazing atmosphere upon being in this store with 2/3 floors worth of merchandise, it is no wonder why this niche bookstore would be here. On the 2nd floor, with accessible elevator, there is a cafe that overlooks Bryant Park.
My favorite bookstore!! So many types of books to choose from! My favorite floor is the second floor (Anime/Manga) and the basement (Pens!!)
I. Love. It. Here.My boyfriend as of now has showed this place to me and I fell in love! I had always been a little geeky with books and even Japanese manga! So when I had seen the place you could see my excitement! The place is a bit pricey but books tend to be! The best part is the cafe built into the store, they provide known Japanese quick bites such as Onigiri and a variety of breads along with food you may sit down and eat like whole lunches! Even go as far as to dine in Bryant Park which is directly across the street, a cute park! I love this place, even went to day!!
Very cool, 3 floors and tons of Anime and Comics. A little pricey but its Manhattan so I didnt expect anything less. They have some cute gifts and stuff too. Theres a cafe with some Japanese food as well
Very good bookstore, though I wish the Japanese sections had English written under them so it was easier to find manga like Yotsuba to practice reading in Japanese
BUYER BEWARE!! My friend turned me on to the store and I LOVED their stuff. All sorts of fun and interesting things. But. In my enthusiasm I accidentally bought two of something and THEY GIVE NO REFUNDS. So they keep their money. You can get exchanges but I spent a lot and they refused (2 small items). Less happy with this store than initially.
Such a gem of a bookstore! First floor is books, bottom floor is books in Japanese and stationary, top floor is anime/manga/American comic books, and a small Japanese cafe that sells foods similar to what can be found in convenience stores in Japan.
Best small style bookstore in New York City. It is like an oasis from the hustle and bustle. There is a ton to choose from the regular generic books. But upstairs there are comics as well as the main draw English and Japanese manga! Downstairs they have pens, stuffed animals, papers, majority of books in Japanese. I will definitely be coming back the next time Im.in New York.
Really cool book store with a wide variety of books, magazines and manga
Amazing book store with American titles but also tons of anime. Biggest selection Ive ever seen in the US
During my first time there they had a good collection of anime and other Japanese stuff.
I was here waiting for my brother. Great place if you love Japanese merch. Top notch Pens, stationary, cartoons, etc. Really close to the Library! Theres a coffee shop on the second floor. Omg, the treats they have. Yes, you can have lunch here. If youve never been to a Japanese Bookstore/ coffeehouse and happen to be in NY. This is the place to be!
Kinokuniya is such a great place for Japanese culture lovers! The first floor is generally English books, the basement is filled with Japanese books and cute Japanese items and the third floor is all anime/manga. They previously allowed drinks in the store but recently the security guard has been stopping us so finish your drinks before you come!Edit 3/7/21:Love the place but the line is wild on the weekends!! The line is down the block when google says it’s “less busy than usual”
The store is great and has a huge selection of books in English and Japanese, as well as toys, trinkets, and hobby supplies. The cafe upstairs is wonderful, though sometimes crowded. The upstairs is mainly anime, manga and video games. The bottom floor is hobby, stationary, artisan products, and kids books. The first floor is popular books. While they have a manga section it doesn’t overtake the rest of the store.
Love it havent been here in quite sometime still looks the same awesome anime stuff and nice little cafe upstairs.
Have a love for Manga, animé and all things in between this is your place. Also has a great selection of stationary.
Very nice place, but very expensive. Every tag I looked at was very expensive. Thats NYC ig. It has quite a selection of books, I recommend it if you can afford it.
I enjoy shopping here. There is so much to see and enjoy. I mostly shop on the lower floor.
Great bookstore. Doesnt allow you to take in drinks (understandably!) So they tell you to leave by front door next to security guard... then someone took my coffee. :( cool variety of books and things ♡
They have japanese manga in Japanese too! I love their little anime merchandise section too
Great store for books and manga/anime alike. Needs way more Miku figures tho
Large collection of manga and Gundam figures. Great place for Japanese anime fans!
As an avid anime and manga fan, this is my go to place with a wide selection of merchandise from manga, figures, clothing, posters and other valuables that can find it’s place somewhere in your home. There’s something for everyone and the basement sells amazing pencils and other items that are cool. Some of the pictures below are items I’ve purchased here.
So cute and clean!Stopped by to have a quick bite and a passion fruit slushii. Looove!!!! The dining area is smaller than expected, but no one ever waited for a seat. The area was super clean, outranking most dining areas Ive been to tbh. The colors and music (read: ambience) made it impossible to be in a bad mood.The food was being restocked when I came in, so super freshh 😛😛 loved everything and will definitely return to shop!
Cafe had literally no items ( i.e. pastries and sandwiches) to purchase at 1:00 p.m. Very dissapointing.
They have a great variety of books and manga. When I went there I went because of the manga, I bought so much manga as they had everything I wanted. The staff were fairly polite. All in all I suggest everyone who wants manga to go here!
Fantastic. Huge selection of both Japanese and English literature, manga, reference books, and magazines for all interests. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Store is immaculate and organized to a notable degree for a bookstore.
Food, books and toys, my daughter loves this book store. Every time we come to NYC we have to visited this store. She is so in love with these books.
Wife is big into anime and manga, she bought some cool stuff from a cool store.
Kinokuniya is a really cool bookstore with a wide selection of reading materials, stationary, pop cultures figurines, and more. There is a good selection of popular translated works for those looking for Japanese books. The top floor is stocked full of various manga, figurines, and even a cafe. The bottom floor consists of more books and a wide selection of stationary. Lots of good merchandise to purchase and for a reasonable price.
This is a great bookstore tucked away in the middle of New York City. They have a wide range of Japanese books, art, movies, manga, toys, and even a small cafe that serves tasty treats. They also have contemporary books and gifts as well. So, theres something for everyone when you come to this bookstore. I think its a must for anyone who loves books or manga.
Very good little manga shop w/ a cafe. Also has other books and stationary
The selection here is amazing. Ive also been to the one in NJ in Mitsuwa and the one in Chicago in Mitsuwa but this one has the most product selection by far. Cafe Zaiya is also a nice touch. The figurine display case on the upper floor was cool. I looove stationery and the lower level had a bunch of amazing stationery and Japanese books. I especially liked the wax seal stamps, calendar books, and pen selections. They had this interesting coffee bag clip that also had a scoop on the end. There was also a small shop in the corner that sold jewelry and handbags and there was a cute pink wallet I wanted there. Main floor had funny products, kids books, activity books, some touristy books, and the cashiers desk.
Has a big section of Japanese mangas. Downstairs has cute shirts and tote bags too.Makes me wish I can read Japanese so I can buy their Japanese cook books. Love this place!They also have a cafe upstairs but closes at 6pm.
They have all the Japanese-made stuff you could wish for. Games, stationary, plushies, cards, magazines, books and manga, figurines, food, and more. It’s a fun place to browse and to stop by for a snack! (Their melon pan is my favorite!)
A must visit destination if you like manga, anime, Japanese culture and/or Japanese stationary products. A massive and well curated store. I swing by whenever I am in town. Great service.
This place is a great bookstore to buy Manga and Japanese books. They have three floors full of merchandise and books and plenty of things for most people interested in Japanese culture, reading and items. The third floor has some pretty hard to find art books brand new for a great price. They also have plenty of manga in both English and Japanese.It was an interesting stop and I enjoyed looking through their selection.
Wonderful products and great prices. Perfect nerd spot to visit if youre ever in the area. So many cute plushies, mangas, figurines, and accessories. The bathroom had some cool wall art worth checking out as well!
One of my favorite places to go in the city. There is manga and anime merchandise on the top floor, regular books and other merchandise on the ground floor, and so much more in the basement. Would 100% recommend coming here, very polite and wonderful staff! Great place! :)
Absolutely loved this place! Found so many things that caught my eye I wish I had more time to look at things more closely. Reccomend to book lovers and anime/manga enthusiasts! Plenty of books and resouces in japanese as well!
Friendly and helpful staff that have your interests at heart. Albeit a bit crowded from the amount of customers, but that comes with the territory.
Always love heading to Kinokuniya as its a heaven for otaku like me, upstairs is nothing but manga and a selection of premium figures on display that tempt me each time.Also upstairs is a small cafe that sells great melon bread and chocolate corners as well as other Japanese snacks and treats, whilst downstairs features a large selection of Japanese magazines and other varied selections.
Really nice bookstore with a good selection of Manga and nice books. You can see a lot of cute knickknacks like those Kewpie figurines etc. They have a lot of idol magazines
Its a decent bookstore, I guess the manga section is good? Graphic Novel selection was pretty average. Staff didnt seem too happy to be there, but I guess I wouldnt either.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Kinokuniya New York 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-28A bookstore with a wide variety of things to choose from and niche/interesting things to pick up. Downstairs is a regular bookstore like your regular Barnes and Noble with some added Japanese sections with cookbooks, photography, history, and much more. Upstairs is where youll find manga, anything you could possibly ever want; in Japanese and in English. The only downside is that they put their pricing stickers directly on the book instead of the shrink wrap. If you can overlook this then this place is an amazing visit.
Review №2
2022-06-28I was amazed by all the Japanese collections in this store from the books to the toys, souvenirs, key chains, collectibles, school supplies, and more.They have the best anime books and toys funky toys as well. I couldnt find posters and its hard to find help on the floor. Their are books in the Japanese language which I found amazing. Checkout time can be long even in weed days. Prices vary depending on the item you are buying. There are other cultures items as well.
Review №3
2022-04-24Came here yesterday as one of the stops for a trip with a college club I am in and they have a great variety of American books as well as Japanese style/manga books. The prices were sort of expensive but that’s New York for you, but they did have some stuff that was pretty reasonably priced too. I would definitely come back to this store in the future, especially since I would like to see the second floor of it. During my time in the store I pick myself up 2 books and a souvenir pin too. I highly recommend this store especially if you’re visiting New York.
Review №4
2022-06-25A nice bookstore for both regular books and manga/light novels. The first floor is a regular bookstore with a very nice structure consisting of both English and Japanese books. The second floor is full of manga and light novels in both Japanese and English with a structured layout so you always know where everything is. They sell figurines of varying sizes and also sell Japanese snacks that taste really good. The only downside is that you might not always get the books you were looking for, but thats every bookstore. This is very nice and visually pleasing place and I definitely recommend coming here.
Review №5
2022-02-15This is a really fun and unique bookstore. Definitely recommended if you just want to visit a quiet and interesting place in New York. The basement is a Japanese bookstore selling Japanese books, stationary and lots of other kawaii items. I know that it literally looks like an authentic Japanese bookstore of Japan. It is a very fun place to go to do and to explore different books and Japanese accessories and items. I spent about 2 hours on my first day and I actually went back the next day just to continue to look at their items. It is a very unique experience and we are enchanted by how cute the items were. I bought my cat a bonnet! The ground floor is mostly regular English books and the top floor is for Japanese manga, figurines and other items for otaku lovers. You are actually not allowed to read the mangas because they are sealed which is a good idea I think. They also sell Funko Pops and other cool figurines. There is also a delicious small café upstairs. They sold t-shirts from popular animes such as Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen. I only wish that they had my size though, most merchandise were large.
Review №6
2022-01-17The place was super cute. A wide variety of animes related things and mangas. Three levels in the store. Staff was pretty calm. Kinda hard to find out of all the people there. They sell mangas, anime coloring books, tapestries, chopsticks, and even funkopops. Overall it’s pretty nice, clean, and organized
Review №7
2022-02-23This place has such a cool selection of anime upstairs, but the downstairs also has English book selections and popular fiction items. There’s also a cafe with fun treats. Overall a cool experience.
Review №8
2022-03-27Clean place with friendly staff. You can find so much in this 3 story location. Bottom floor has amazing stationary items and language books. Middle floor had a ton of different book, travel guides and other knickknacks. The top floor has some japanese food and manga galore with a ton of figures and anime pics/bags/posters ect. Its a must go to place if any of these things catch your interest.
Review №9
2022-05-22Ive never been in a library like this: a lot of things about Japan pop culture, anime and books in general. If you enjoy visit a library and you enjoy anime this is a place you must go.
Review №10
2022-03-27Come see why & how Barns & Noble & other book sellers failed so miserably when such a cool Japanese bookstore can thrive so prosperpusly and is loved by most young people. Its quite an experience! Stationary in the basement, Anime & Japanese cafe on 2nd floor. Its a must-visit in Manhattan. BTW, the taro boba was very delicious.