There is something really special about the Mandarake in Nakano Broadway. It's like walking into a huge department store where every store front is dedicated to a specific manga/anime/toy culture, but it feels like its own shop.

My friend and I were on the hunt for a few old franchises and we were shocked at how easy it was to locate a dedicated storefront for each. The area didn't feel as crowded as their locations in Shibuya or Akiba especially, so it allows for a more leisure shopping experience.

You'll definitely spend at least an hour or two to just get your bearings straight before you dive deeper into spending that money. Keep in mind that some places are cash only (especially those with collectibles), so be sure to have some on hand.

Once you're done, enjoy the many restaurants that are inside and outside the store.