Man, the quality of the books regardless of their price point is amazing. I feel like that's almost impossible to see that in the US.

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

Yes I agree!! Even though they’re much smaller, they still hold up so well~ and there’s some with gorgeous quality!! the prices are actually insane

@fanfight

7 ай бұрын

or in Italy :(

@brianng8350

7 ай бұрын

It’s a different culture. Reading manga is not necessarily a kids thing. But I do wonder if the digitized books affected manga in Japan?

@watchforever1724

7 ай бұрын

Yeah

@amy4hip

6 ай бұрын

Omg I would love to shop for the bl manga US is slowly growing but still not enough compared to that section

Cheap manga or as I like to call it "Going broke simulator". Seriously thoses prices are crazy wish they had something like that in my country.

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

omg that’s to good, going broke simulator !!! 😭😭😭 I really wish these prices for manga were worldwide!!!

@watchforever1724

7 ай бұрын

Yeah

@Cloudiihoshii

6 ай бұрын

It’s only 5 dollars in my country! So cheap

@rocblocsdx

6 ай бұрын

The manga in the country I live in is so fcking expensive. It's like 45-70 aed

@cute9861

6 ай бұрын

One manga in my country Costs 27 !! How bad 😭😭

It's a shame they (probably) don't sell English versions only Japanese as for around $2+ per manga compared to $8-15+ per manga here is incredible

@noeyesalwaysw4tching

2 ай бұрын

here mangas cost like R$36/40 and sometimes R$80 and im not even talking about the shipment fees, y'all are living on a dream :")

@themeow8240

Ай бұрын

@@noeyesalwaysw4tching different currencies though so $15 for him could be more for you.

@nebulotion

Ай бұрын

Here in finland we usually have 5€ per manga! Its a bit more expensive but I think its duable. You can find manga at smaller convinience stores or even big shops :D

THE PRICES ARE SO GOOD

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I KNOW RIGHTTT

@shreyam3699

6 ай бұрын

@@mangatamano translation price and export are added to the original

I remember asking a friend to buy back some manga from Japan so I could practice my reading. He brough back 6 volumes of a series I liked and I was prepared to pay out ~80 $ for all 6 (for refrence, my local comic shop charges 12 $ for popular series and 16/18 $ for less popular series). But a single volume was just a little under 5 $ each. They even came wtih a slip cover and a little "thanks for your purchase card" as a nice throw-in. Suffice to say, for a collector like me, I am insanely jealous.

This is also making me cry at the fact I'm spending around $13 per volume where I live, WE NEED THIS, MY ALMOST EMPTY WALLET NEEDS THIS 😭😭

@TheconfusedIntrovert

6 ай бұрын

The spy family volume 2 is around £20+pounds here :(

@sleepyheaaad07

6 ай бұрын

It should be understandable as it needs to be translated and re published. But yeah, I wish manga were this cheap

@m1sakil324

6 ай бұрын

@@sleepyheaaad07it is, but I also have a good lot of manga on my shelf that I wish I could’ve gotten it cheaper 😅and especially now cause my wallet is depressingly empty atm so… 😔

@_AnAC_

4 ай бұрын

13? *HOW ABOUT 120? WHERE TF AM I GOING TO GET 2760 DOLLARS FOR JUST THE DEMON SLAYER SERIES ALONE CAUSE WTF* 😭😭😭😭😭

@ravenedits-.

24 күн бұрын

@@_AnAC_120$ for one manga? That might be a scamzz

I wish there was a place that had those prices where I live 😭 hope one day I can go to japan

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

ahh I wish so too!! >< hope you can come visit someday!!

the only unfortuante part is that none of the manga is in english 😭😭

@Bush_bro13

Күн бұрын

Learn japanese it's not like the store is in japan

@_Peregrinus_

Күн бұрын

@@Bush_bro13 well yea ofc its not gonna be in english; its just that for being able to pay less than here in the states most of us arent able to fully read it

Manga in the us is almost triple of not quadruple those prices. That’s pretty wild honestly, what a massive mark up

@Reallich_

5 ай бұрын

It’s mainly due to it being translated and exported to the US what makes it cost more to produce

@robsch21

2 ай бұрын

@@Reallich_Na it’s still weird considering that the German editions are also significantly cheaper than the English ones, even if they look the exact same.

@anaveragegamer359

2 ай бұрын

making stuff in us is much more expensive thats why@@robsch21

@MTCDiana

2 ай бұрын

it's second-hand manga so yeah

I'm in Love with BSD! These cheap prices makes me wanna cry. We pay 7,50€/$ for one Manga. This makes me wanna get them all

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I know right!! I also am dreading paying $10+ for manga after leaving Japan 😭😭

@Luvxk1tty

7 ай бұрын

@@mangatamaI pay 110 riyals in my country for one manga🥲

@bentang5352

6 ай бұрын

Bruh in the US one manga on average is like $10.00 now

@amiitay

6 ай бұрын

You get them for that price?? Here it’s $13-15

@enyu.onlyfans

6 ай бұрын

20$ for me

The one where two boys on a bicycle - Migi and Dali- is a rlly good series that is and ongoing anime atm! It’s about two twin brothers where only one was adopted meaning they must live as one whilst finding the murderer of their mother! It’s got funny moments and I am not sure how the manga has progressed since the mangaka died r.i.p but I think it’s a pretty good series so far! >w

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

ahh thank you so so much!! I'm definitely going to have to check out this series~ the cover was so interesting, but your explanation made it even more enticing! but ahh yes rest in peace to the mangaka :((

Nah these prices make me wish I could collect from Japan instead. Got me spending like 10+ on a volume and that's with me buying from Walmart which has them discounted 😭. And paying regular price at Barnes and Noble has me dead 💀.

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I feel that so much!! I want to start a Japanese collection with these prices haha! Buying them full price definitely hurts so bad T_T

@shaylav.8521

6 ай бұрын

Barnes and noble are crazy expensive TwT

at 1:11 those characters from the photo cards are from the game enstars!! its like project sekai but w a dif play style and all characters are guys bc idol groups etc!!

I recommend reading Hell's Paradise, the manga is so amazing especially the artwork. It has a perfect ending and it isn't that long anyway, perfectly paced.

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely have to check it out then!! Thanks for the recommendation :)) it sounds wonderful

This is what I call manga paradise!

Loved being able to see the pricing on these to get a sense of how affordable they are! So many lovely covers and series that looked adorable/wholesome

as a person that lives in japan, im actually surviving off these prices at this place honestly 🙇

@mangatama

5 ай бұрын

haha YESS!! i'm just a temporary visitor but still so grateful for the prices haha

I'm going to Japan next October and Book Off is on my list of places to go! 😁😁😁 (We'll be taking an extra suitcase inside our big suitcase just for manga/snacks/souvenirs 😅😁

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

That's perfect hehe!! You'll definitely be needing the extra suitcase :)) hope you have fun!!

@crybaby.bubbles

6 ай бұрын

i’m so excited for you omg i hope u have the best time!!

@Ilovegenshin77

4 ай бұрын

Wow!!! I hope you enjoy it! For me iam planning on studying in japan after I graduate

I love the shiny spines, there is definitely a quality difference

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

yes definitely!! I should’ve taken a look inside 😣😣

That store is incredible, I wish there was something like this in England! Also I love how you edited this - it was so relaxing to watch!

I forgot I can't read Japanese.

thank you for writing the prices. it's crazy, how cheap these mangas are in Japan!😄

Seeing someone going through mangas ans them finding one thats underrated and complimenting them must be so heartwarming since the community is small ❤❤❤

Book off is my go to! Especially here in america, i have found figures, books and even video games at such a low price truly my favorite comfort place to go. ❤️

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I never knew book off was also in america!! That's insane, I'll definitely have to go check it out when i'm back :))

@axelsgf

4 ай бұрын

@@hannnza yes! Theres so many store around at least here in Cali, they have a section in English and original Japanese depending on which store you go to! :)

i was about to cry out of joy by seeing all of these prices, you're living my dream frfr

The prices are so good omg… 🫢

Japan is heaven for anime fans. You're lucky.. keep on showing off these beautiful stores

Love it!!💕The prices are so good! Now i wanna travel to japan to explore everything!

The fact that you got out of there with NO manga's whatsoever proves to me that you have either the mind of steel cause I would have practically been robbed of millions if I was a millionaire 😭. It's such a rarity seeing cheap manga's. Thank you for blessing us with this sight lol

KZread recommended brought me here. I love browsing at Book Off even if I can't read Japanese (yet). Just flipping through some random manga and enjoying the art is a good way to spend a lot of time there. The one you browsed here was one of my favorites to visit. Very well organized store, and the aisles are slightly wider then other Book Off I visited.

I love watching people go and buy stuff in Japan, it gives me motivation to keep on learning Japanese :DD

Congratulations on 100k! You are on of my favourite youtbers❤

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!! I truly appreciate it so much

Loving the Japan content 😋

I've been to a BookOff in NYC. Definitely not the same. This Japanese one looks great!

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I had no idea there was one in NYC!! That's super cool~ definitely hard to beat the ones here haha T_T

@basanova22

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a similar setup. But not as much selection or as good prices. Which I guess is expected@@mangatama

Ahh i love kono oto tomare too!! At 2:16! And also owari no seraph!! 6:29! And coffee and vanilla @ 9:33 too!! Woah i got so many new manga and anime recs from here! Thank you very much for the video!!💖✨

Congratulations on hitting 100 thousands subscribers Mangatama!

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

thank you SO SO MUCH!!

That seems like both hell and paradise at the same time... like sure SO much manga and it's always exciting just being able to see series that you enjoy and be able to browse potential new series to read, but at the same time... unless you can read Japanese, it'd still be a "waste" of money unless it's something you're happy to just collect for the sake of collecting - which however cheap still costs money and space.

I love the smell of new manga. I’m trying to collect the spyxfamily, The promised Neverland and one piece manga currently.

Veryyyy cozy video😊 thats a insane amount of manga lol the reason why im thinking they have that many is because they know they'll sell in japan, in the states its a hit or miss, but its a growing trend to get manga so maybe theyll start expanding for us too

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!! Definitely an insane amount of manga haha~ yess hoping manga gets even more popular in america soon!

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS STORE! Have bungou stray dogd, seraph of the end, moriarty the patriot, demon slyer, you got me

1:19 I gasped when I saw Jack Howl (Twisted Wonderland)

I Love your videos they're so calming ❤

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

so glad you enjoy them!!

I SAW MAGI!! please read it omg then arc that starts after the anime stops IS SO GOOD!!! honestly the best....

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

omg yesss I'll definitely read it soon!!!

😮🤤🤤 I could get lost in there for weeks, this video was awesome also I’m a new subscriber to this channel, I look forward to seeing more, I also like the music you put with the video because it’s just relaxing and chill music to listen to while watching you go through manga.

omg the badges!!! i might finally be able to make an itabag!!!

I WANT THE BUNGOU STRAY DOGS MANGAA 😭

03:43 "Suki na ko ga megane o wasureta" is a very sweet romcom, I love it. The anime is.... okay, I guess? The voices, the OP and ED are all great, but the animation has some bizarre visuals sometime, especially in the first episode. My favourite anime romcom this year was definitely BokuYabai! By the way, "Tonari no onee-san" by Fujichika Koume is a cute manga too. I'm collecting the japanese volumes.

ohhh book off!! there’s some here in the U.S. - not as big of a collection/variety, but it’s where I get my cheap pins/badges. it does suck since it’s rare I find something in a fandom im in 😭 the manga collection is decent tho!!

I love seeing this kinds of videos, I wish I could go there some day

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

Super happy you like them!! Hope you visit someday >

Wow, that store is amazing. The prices are so cheap and there is so much inventory!

That looks like paradise, I could spend my whole day there 😭

Oh woww.. Love it. I want the fruits basket series and spy family :)

yay for this bc i’m heading there in a few weeks, but wasn’t sure which particular store 2 go, tysm ^^

@ilikecats2434

7 ай бұрын

just checking if it’s the sunshine 60 tori store ?

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

that’s so exciting!! yes this is one by sunshine city :)) hope you have a great time!!

THAT TOMATO JUICE IN THE START WAS MY CHILDHOOD! OMGGGG

You had me at The Dangers In My Heart, i love that Anime, id probably buy the entire series... i have to go there when i visit Japan...

Yes, Magi is a really good series! I am reading it right now and it is amazing, so I highly recommend!

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely check it out!! So excited thanks for sharing hehe! :))

0.73 cent manga?! That is actually insane, where I'm from you are lucky to find one under 10$

@piperburns6804

6 ай бұрын

like seriously blue lock manga for 3$?! i have to pay like 15 and I want the whole series 😭

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

yes!! i think a lot more people in Japan collect manga because it's more accessible and cheaper T__T

Vietnam also has really high quality yet cheap costing manga. When I visited there last year I bought tons of manga. Volumes were like 1-3 dollars Canadian each.

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

Woww that’s amazing!!!

Glad to see you just made a video

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

thank you for watching!! :))

oml, that's heaven

I was here when I had a trip to Japan back in May! One of the best place to be. I feel nostalgic seeing this. I got myself two Gunplas and a few anime keychains for friends.

This video was so nice to watch! Also, I have no idea as to how you managed not to leave all your money at that shop, I wouldn't have had the self control to keep myself from buying absolutely everything I see (-v-). Where I live, I always have to pay at least $15 for a single volume TT!!

The god keeps dropping fire. Mangatama is a legend!

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

haha you’re the legend!! Thank you so much

THE ENSTARS CARDSS

3:49 BUNGO STRAY DOGS IS THE BESTTTT

Just got my first few manga recently. Had a £200 book voucher and brought around £130 of manga with it. Manga here is between £8-£16 a volume depending on the series, popularity and age. Would really be amazing to see cheaper manga here but it will probably never happen, still it's cheaper than when I tried to collect marvel comics and the covers look better

It's seriously the cheapest with unbelievably good quality

This is literally, LITERALLY, a dream😩😭

My eyes went wide and filled with hearts when I saw Dabi 1:00 😌

1:10 They're characters from a Rhythm game called 'Ensemble Stars'! :D

I want to start studying Japanese, it would be so nice to just be able to read manga in Japanese & it would save so much money! I love to watch your video's to just see what stores in Japan look like, it just has a whole different vibe than a manga store in western countries. 🥰

1:11 those are actually characters from a game called Ensemble stars!! music. Its a rhythm game with really good music and a lot of fun characters!

Yay she posted❤😊

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

yay!!

Wowwww I’m so jealous! I wish we had a store like this in New York 😭💜 I would buy everything 😂

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I wish something like this shows up in the U.S. soon too!! >< cheap prices are soo nice haha

This is one of the reasons why i wanna travel to japan 🫶🏻

@mangatama

26 күн бұрын

hope you can travel there soon!!

@totally.not.samara

3 күн бұрын

Same!!! ❤❤❤

U should rlly read マギ!!! 😖💞 it’s sosososo good and the art is amazing 😫🙏🏻

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

ahh I have to read it!!! I'll definitely get on it sometime >< thank you for the rec!!

seeing this make me resolve on my decision of picking up my japanese language class again 🤔 man, to learn new language just to read the manga and have the physical version of it with cheap prices would be worth it 🤣

Wow lots of great titles and prices!!! Thanks for the video

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!! :))

I should state that if you want to be happy while trying different mangas all time - try to learn basic Japanese to the level you can / try to read from ground up

The "dentist x romance" is comedic gold. I recommend it!

3:07 magi is so so good !! it’s def one of my favorites/my all time favorite ! i highly recommend it 🫶🫶

I love the Kono Oto Tomare series too

6:54 watch the anime/read the manga!! it's a great storyline. i recomend the anime cuz the music is so beautiful

i wonder if in the long run it’s cheaper to just learn japanese to be able to read the original versions than buy the english translated ones..

Ahh imagine working in a store like this > In my country idk if there is any manga shop, but since I'm not close to a really big city, it's hard to find even asian snacks like pocky or Samyang noodles. So I got so happy when I saw these in a store today. It was quite far away but I will defintely go back to try more.

@mangatama

6 ай бұрын

ahh working in places like this would be so nice!! discovering new series everyday >

The prices are wonderful! Here in Brazil it is triple the value

I live for these vids atp ❤

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

WHAAA, THEYRE SO CHEAP. ID NEVER LEAVE!!!

augh im so jealous!! good videos btw

I love your channel sm❥

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

@Wissalune

7 ай бұрын

@@mangatama yw🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Being there must have been heavenly, i am so jealous

Wow Japan has Bookoff!! I never knew that! I've been to two Bookoffs in California. One in Torrance California in the Del Amo mall and another in Compton. I miss going to that place. I would buy cds and movies over there.

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

I didn't know California had Bookoffs either!! That's so cool, I'll definitely have to check it out when I'm back :))

@rockmusicforever90

7 ай бұрын

@@mangatama Yes you should those Bookoffs are starting to show up in a lot of places in Cali. There might be one or two in your part of California.

1:10 I love Ensemble Stars!!

I love Tokyo Ghoul, the cover is beautiful and the story itself is so interesting🤭

@mangatama

4 ай бұрын

yes i love tokyo ghoul too!!! :))

This so good! But is there english versions? Bc im planning to go to japan soon! Great video :)

watching this while in canada makes me cry

I feel like I would get lost and spend literal hours searching through the shelves!! So many interesting series not published in English! •A•)

@mangatama

7 ай бұрын

haha yes!! I definitely got so lost, I was even lost when I was editing the footage like where am I haha!! It was definitely so fun seeing all of the series I've never seen before

9:11 oh i love this manga so much.

1:11 they're Ensemble Stars!! boys 😇💜

the music is nice

@mangatama

5 күн бұрын

i really love this music too!! :)) all the info on it is in my description ~