Matt's Basement: Anime, Comics, and More — Local services in Rockford Township

BEST ANIME STORE EVER... and Im from out of town. ;^]

Matt is a very down to earth owner, willing to have a great conversation and stocks what people truly want. The artist alley is a beautiful and growing addition to the store, hosting some of the area's greatest talents. The freaking PIN WALL... SO IMPRESSIVE!! I've been collecting since I was a kid, and I see pins I've had in my want list since I was just a lil closeted weeb. Gundam, pronouns/pride, Hazbin, Welcome Home, lots of really on-trend fashion/slogan pins, etc. I was absolutely enchanted by it.

The stickers are SUPER impressively organized, I left with an absolute unit of them (UNDER $5) for my yarn bowl, and I'm gonna be back with my partner for a gatchapon date. Their gatcha machines have little claws, Im not exactly sure how they operate yet, but they have such amazing prizes in them! (I love the weird tree costume guys in the bottom left, lmao)

The imports are really, really impressive-lots of cards and so many figurines. He has cold drinks and this store is very open for everybody! Wheelchair accessible and lgbt friendly!

Thank you, Matt, for making an amazing space for people to express who they are here and telling me about other places to support in the area!! I have a lot of exploring to...

I dont ever leave a review but this is such a cool place! Many rooms for each of your preferences. Matt the owner was super cool and friendly. Not a crowded small shop either, you can walk around freely and without a hassle. Space is considerably large. Cleanliness, organization, and variety was amazing. Store also offers punch-out cards for every 10 bucks you spend. Hope to see more social media pages open for this place as well. Matt, if you see this, please open an instagram page! You deserve so many more customers! Will definitely be coming back...

Nice Stuff. My husband is so fond of one of a kind stuff, especially toys😊...he goes everywhere and home with new things, looking like a kid getting new toys...lol...then walahhh... this cute little shop opens up in the neighborhood. It has a wide variety you can choose from and offers a protective cover too. I am very glad and thankful coz my whole family can find our old-time favorite toys too. For all of us with kids' hearts 😀, Matt's Basement is a place worthy to check out and enjoy! Goodluck finding what you are...