Sweet Kitty — Local services in Kent

Great store for browsing anime and the like, but way too overpriced. One small plushie costs over $10. But compared to other stores like it, it's not surprising. The owner, I think, was nice, but it's so small with so many expensive and fragile items. I felt eyes on me the whole time. Avoid bringing little ones to the store for that reason and for the fact that they'll want everything in the store. There is a very good assortment of anime and Sanrio merchandise for a small boutique. Plushies, squishies, DVDs, shirts, costumes, models, and more. They also had a sign saying they do custom cosplay costume designs, which I thought was pretty cool. They are also very strict about no photography in the store for whatever reason, hence no photos with my review. There are signs up all over the store. There is also a $5 spending minimum for using a card to pay so bring cash if you're buying something cheap (which is unlikely, but I was determined to buy each of my kids something only $1, which we eventually found). The store has ample free parking, unlike stores at Chinatown or shopping at Kinokuniya so this would be a great place...

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The only licensed Sanrio dealers in the state really deliver the most in this small store. The kid in you and your actual kids will geek over the huge selection. They have everything you could need and almost every Sanrio character. Their anime figure and trinket selection is eclectic and fairly priced. They even have J-pop DVDs and CDs!

The staff are more than happy to hold items for you if you live far away. Check their Instagram to see new releases you can place holds on! They accept digital payments for those holds as well. The two ladies that work there are extremely knowledgeable about the world of Sanrio + Japanese culture and love what they do. It really shines through the kawaii world they've built in that shop.

ONE FINAL THING! The most important!!!!! Why I said read until the end!!!!! Please, do NOT take photos of the inside or any of the merchandise inside. It is NOT allowed and may have you removed if you refuse to stop. Please be respectful as they work very hard to provide an amazing selection for good prices. It saves you the embarrassment and protects their...

I love this place! Every time I come in, my husband and I browse for at least 20 minutes, and they don't follow us around like other places, hounding us to buy. We've bought lots of things here you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else, and they're all awesome! Definitely come here, they've got stuff for all kinds of nerds for low prices.

2025 update: I still adore this place. Always new cute stuff to look at and I can't help but to snag a snack too every time I come on. They ladies who run the store are total sweeties and always remember me and that makes me happy.

2022 update: still one of my favorite places to come! The stock changes frequently, so if you don't find something you like, come back soon! The owner is a delightful woman who enjoys her job, and it shows.

2023 update: still great! Keep an eye on their online store and buy something if you want to lock it down! The best and cutest stuff goes fast, so stay...