广州动漫星城广场 — Local services in Guangzhou City

10/10 spot for all weeb Japanese anime, manga, pop culture goods. Actually has Japanese legit figures 99-149 yuan per, still much cheaper than the states but obviously more expensive than Japan. Some new releases already available here due to close proximity with Japan. Worth buying if you can fit in luggage.

Has a legit Prime1 shop, ichibankuji shop (only limit 2 pulls per), many other shops allow for discounts if you buy lots of kuji, look around and ask for bargain if you buy out an entire one. Roughly 68 yuan or $10 USD per kuji pull, versus $16-18 USD in the states.

Has many legit gachapon, old and new series. I was able to find many older gachapon that were sold out upon release when I was in Japan.

Lots of smaller shops that resell for higher prices than popmart, top toy, etc. beware.

Lots to see, 3 basement floors of all kinds of goods, I suggest a full day...

AKA Comic (Anime) City. It’s a bit underwhelming once you’re inside as there are mostly fashion stores, but there is a bit of a unique architectural style going on, and a fair number of anime goods stores.

Although this shopping centre is designed for enthusiasts, and you do encounter them from time to time, don’t expect it to be like a mini anime expo. It’s really quite tame.

Worth a visit if you are curious or want some anime goods that are not already being offered pretty much anywhere else in random anime stores scattered around Guangzhou.

Note: Not very accessible, meaning you’ll miss out on many meaningful floors if you have such needs, or a...

TLDR: It is a few-story underground mall that has a huge variety of shops and restaurants.

Restaurant: Has many varieties, ranging from a sushi restaurant to a steakhouse, and other fast food and convenience stores.

Shops: Yes, it has anime shops. However, only around 10, with the rest, like 40+ of them being entirely related. I felt betrayed by the name of this place and was largely disappointed after realizing how short my visit was. Also most of the items are overpriced compared to Japan and even Hong Kong, considering how their manufacturing location is...