How it works
We find the drop. You buy from Japan.
Unlike stores such as Ichiba Japan that ship merchandise themselves, Anime Alert is a free monitor. We surface Japan-only merch and experiences; trusted partner shops handle checkout and delivery.
We monitor Japan
Every day we scan official store RSS feeds, brand press, and verified merch sources across 12 hero franchises. Pop-ups, cafes, figures, and restocks — not licensing gossip.
You discover the drop
Browse featured drops, restocks, and visit-in-Japan events on Anime Alert. Every card links to the original announcement so you can verify details yourself.
You buy from a trusted shop
When a partner link is available, we send you to verified Japan exporters (Solaris Japan, CDJapan, Play-Asia, Rakuten, and more). Official product pages are always shown too.
They ship to you
Partner stores handle payment, packing, and international shipping. Import duties and delivery times depend on your country — the shop’s checkout will show real options.
What you can expect
Verified sources only
If we cannot trace a listing to an official Japan source or trusted press article, it does not appear in the feed.
Not a warehouse
Anime Alert does not stock inventory or take payments. We are a discovery radar — shops like Ichiba Japan or Solaris fulfill your order.
Affiliate transparency
Some outbound shop links are affiliate partnerships at no extra cost to you. They help keep Anime Alert free.
Planning a Japan trip?
Pop-up cafes, collab stores, and limited events are hard for pure online shops to cover. Anime Alert tracks what you can visit in Tokyo, Osaka, and nationwide.
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