Mandarake, the Tokyo-based anime and manga collectibles retailer, reported September sales of ¥1.31 billion ($8.5 million), climbing 9% from a year earlier. The publicly traded company recorded its second straight month of year-over-year gains.
The collector-focused chain attributed the increase to Complex 2, its Akihabara location that launched in late August, along with proceeds from a major auction held during the month. Customer buyback activity strengthened across locations, helping the company build inventory for upcoming sales initiatives, according to the announcement.
Same-store revenue reached ¥1.31 billion ($8.5 million), rising 8.8% as its Grand Chaos and Kyoto outlets gained traction. In October, the retailer expanded its Kobe Sannomiya presence by relocating and enlarging Pack 1 into a facility now called Pack 2.
Cumulative sales for the 12 months through September totaled ¥15.18 billion ($98.5 million), up 5% year-over-year. That figure, though unaudited, exceeds Mandarake’s ¥15.01 billion ($97.4 million) sales projection for fiscal 2026 ending next September—raising questions about the accuracy of the company’s forward guidance.
Mandarake operates retail locations across Japan selling second-hand manga, animation cels, figurines and related merchandise. The company trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 2652.
