Thiis is my first time at Anime Expo and I have to say that not only are fans having a great time at Anime Expo, we are getting a Shonen Jump pop up store too!!
I am so stoked to be at AX this weekend and I will definitely be sneaking away to do some shopping at Shonen Jump’s store. I need to be grabbing some exclusive merch while I’m in LA!
More information below courtesy of their press release.
SHONEN JUMP STORE HOSTING LOS ANGELES POP-UP DURING ANIME EXPO 2025
Shonen Jump fans, get ready for a three-day shopping extravaganza! From July 3–5, 2025, the Shonen Jump Store will host an exclusive pop-up shop just steps away from the Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo 2025.
With a global fanbase spanning generations, Shonen Jump is home to some of the most iconic manga and anime franchises—One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. Its stories and characters have shaped pop culture and inspired millions worldwide.
Now, fans in the Los Angeles area will have a rare opportunity to experience the Shonen Jump universe up close, with exclusive access to limited-edition merchandise, brand-new product reveals, immersive photo ops, and more—all timed to coincide with the biggest anime event in North America.
WHAT:
The Shonen Jump Store is bringing an exclusive pop-up experience to Los Angeles during Anime Expo 2025, offering fans the first opportunity to shop limited-edition merchandise, preview upcoming collections, and engage in interactive experiences.
WHEN:
July 3–5, 2025
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily
WHERE:
212 West 12th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(Just around the corner from the Los Angeles Convention Center)
WHY ATTEND:
- First Access to New Drops
Be the first to shop limited-edition collections from hit series Dandadan and Kagurabachi, launching in-store two weeks before their online debut. - Exclusive Merchandise & Reveals
Features rare items from the JUMP Shop Japan, BIOWORLD’s anime apparel (including Hunter x Hunter and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure basketball jerseys), and new figures from Bandai’s Figuarts line, plus favorites Naruto, Kaiju No. 8, and One Piece. - Funko POP! Reveal
A brand-new Dan Da Dan Pops! Funko POP! collection will be unveiled on July 3, available to preview and pre-order at the pop-up. - VIP Access for Shonen Jump Members
Shonen Jump Members receive priority entry via a special VIP line. - Immersive Fan Activities
Includes photo ops with themed backdrops (Dandadan and Demon Slayer), and UNION ARENA TCG demos featuring BLEACH and Jujutsu Kaisen. Attendees receive a free demo deck and exclusive card giveaway.
About VIZ Media:
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.
VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc Magazine’s Best Workplace. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/
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