Animate Manila, Japan’s popular anime merchandise retailer, has officially opened its first store in the Philippines on Level 3 of One Ayala in Makati City, offering official anime merchandise, manga, and collectibles.
First announced in May 2026, the store officially opened on October 16, 2026, bringing merchandise from popular anime, manga, and gaming franchises to Filipino fans.
IMAGE from animate Manila’s Facebook page
The store features a selection of Nendoroids and collectible figures, including characters from Hatsune Miku, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Naruto. Fans can also find Hatsune Miku anniversary releases among its collectibles.
IMAGE from animate Manila’s Facebook page
Other selections include merchandise from Shonen Jump titles, Chainsaw Man, and Tamon’s B-Side. Animate Manila also plans to continuously add merchandise from more titles.
IMAGE from animate Manila’s Facebook page
Dedicated merchandise sections for Blue Lock and Haikyu!! feature character-themed keychains, acrylic stands, plush toys, and other collectibles.
IMAGES from animate Manila’s Facebook page
Persona Series 30th Anniversary Promotional Event
Animate Manila will hold its first collaboration event from October 23 to November 15, 2026with Persona Series 30th Anniversary Promotional Event.
IMAGE from animate Manila’s Facebook page
During the promotional period, customers will receive one complimentary clear bookmark for every Php 500 spent on Persona series-related merchandise. There are eight bookmark designs featuring characters from Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5. The designs will be distributed at random, and customers cannot choose which one they receive.
The promotion is available while supplies last. Reselling the promotional gifts or giving them to third parties is prohibited.
General Information
One Ayala Mall, Ayala Avenue, corner EDSA, Makati City
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday to Thursday); 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)
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