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| Mail Order Anime Shopping Guide |
Last Updated On: August 15, 2004
Listed below are Canadian companies that will sell anime products via mail (or e-mail in most cases). While you can easily order from companies outside of Canada, by buying from companies based in Canada you can often avoid paying duty (but not the GST), exchange, and more expensive international shipping fees.
Addresses and phone numbers are generally not listed here for companies with web sites; please navigate to the web sites using the links provided, to see the most up-to-date information for the company.
Please note that the Canadian Anime Shopping Guide has no affiliation with any of the companies listed below, so use them at your own discretion. You may want to consider a number of things before ordering from an online company:
- Has their website been updated recently? If not, the company may not even be in business anymore.
- If you want to pay by credit card, do they have secure online ordering? If not, do they have a mailing address, phone number, or physical storefront by which you can give payment details? In general, it is not a good idea to be entering credit card numbers on a non-secure web page or in an e-mail message.
- What other payment options are available? You should avoid sending cash in the mail; cheques and money orders are preferable alternatives.
- What contact methods (e.g. e-mail, phone numbers, mailing addresses, or a physical store) are available in case you have questions about the availability of products, the status of an order, or returns and exchanges?
- What, if any, are the policies for returning or exchanging products for which you are not satisfied?
- What shipping options are available, and how much do they cost? If you are concerned about cost, does the company ship by conventional surface mail or parcel post? If you are concerned about delivery time, can the company ship by courier?
- How long does it take for the company to reply to a query? If the company takes weeks to reply, you may want to think twice about ordering from them. There is one exception to this; many of the pages listed here belong to anime fans as opposed to actual companies. For these pages, you may experience slightly longer response times, but you should still be able to expect a relatively prompt reply.
- Have any other people had experience ordering from the company? Some people have sent me comments regarding their transactions with companies listed on this page. In such cases I have added their comments to the appropriate entries. Note, however, that positive comments do not constitute a guarantee of the company's future performance, and negative comments do not necessarily reflect on the experiences of other customers.
Note: all web sites listed below are external to the Shopping Guide, so I do not guarantee their availability. Please report any broken links to casg@spamex.com.
Anime Frontier
WWW: http://www.interlog.com/~sasami/
Based In: Toronto, ON
Description: Sells CDs, laserdiscs, DVDs, CD singles, and drama CDs, both Japanese and domestic. (RI)
Ordering: Information by e-mail.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000
Anime Hypercube
WWW: http://www.kidalog.com/anime/
Address: 5015 - 46 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 3G3
Based In: Camrose, AB
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB
Description: Manga, comics, magazines, Magic and Yu-gi-oh cards, toys, posters, and videos. (GM - April 12, 2004)
Ordering: World-wide shipping, with secure online ordering. They can be contacted through the web site by e-mail, over the phone, fax, or through the mail. (GM - April 12, 2004)
Entry Submitted By: Gordon Marcinkoski
Last Updated On: April 12, 2004
Anime Montreal
WWW: http://www.geocities.com/animemontreal/
E-Mail: animemontreal@yahoo.ca
Address: 17 de Jouvence #102, Ste-Genevieve, QC, H9H 4T7Phone: (514) 696-5764
Based In: Ste-Genevieve, QC
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Payment Accepted: Cash, cheques, and money orders.
Description: Canada's largest selection of anime DVDs at great prices! We also ship to the USA. (MF - July 17, 2003)
Entry Submitted By: Mario Fournier
Last Updated On: July 17, 2003
Beej's CD Shoppe
WWW: http://www3.telus.net/public/tuxbeej/Order/index.html
E-Mail: tuxbeej@yahoo.com
Based In: St. Albert, AB
Payment Accepted: US currency - cash, personal cheque, cashier's cheque, money order, wire transfer. NO credit cards. Sorry.
Description: Beej's CD Shoppe offers thousands of anime CDs at low, low prices. Service is personalized and professional. You pay near-wholesale costs. CDs offered are from Son May and Ever Anime, two companies based in Taiwan who print Japanese animation CDs. This is how come prices are so low. If you're coming looking for original Japanese prints, I don't offer them. If you're coming to save money, you will. (BD - February 17, 2002)
The site appears to be gone. (RI - July 13, 2002)
Ordering: Anyone and everyone can order! If you have an address (and provide enough in Shipping & Handling), I can ship to it! My customers have come from Canada, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Chile, Peru, Australia, Singapore, and other places from around the world. Ordering is conducted through personal e-mail, and there are testimonials on the site from customers, along with a means to contact them and ask about the service. (BD - February 17, 2002)
Entry Submitted By: Brendan Dery
Entry Updated By: Richard Iwasa, Brendan DeryLast Updated On: September 17, 2002
Bigfire Anime
E-Mail: president@bigfire.com
Phone: (780) 413-3356, Toll-Free (877) 244-3473
Fax: Toll-Free (877) 416-3330Based In: Edmonton, AB
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Cash (although we do not recommend sending cash in the mail), Cheques, and Money Orders. We have strict policies in place to protect ourselves and our customers from credit card fraud.
Description: Since 1993 Bigfire Anime has been fulfilling the needs of Otaku everywhere. With over 3000 items listed, we know you will find what you are looking for. Everything that is available to the North American Market on DVD, VHS and Manga including Hentai and Hentai Games, Bigfire's got it. We even have some hard to get discontinued items in-stock, but only while quantities last, obviously. For products like posters, stickers, T-shirts and other import items visit one of our affiliate stores.
Bigfire Anime is so much more than just a store though, it's more like an Anime Community, a fan site, with fan art competitions, convention information, reviews, previews, picture archives, a News Room, newsletter and much, much more. Nobody does it better than Bigfire Anime. Bigfire is your #1 Canadian connection for ALL things Japanese Anime. Bigfire Anime is registered with ePublicEye as a Safer Shopping Site (read our report here). (NL - February 17, 2002)
Ordering: We accept orders from all over the world, and ship all over the world. We do take extra care with countries like Malaysia and the Middle East though, because there is so much credit card fraud that comes out of these countries. Secure online ordering is available with a completely searchable online database. (NL - February 26, 2001)
Entry Submitted By: Nadine LeBlanc
Entry Updated By: Nadine LeBlancLast Updated On: November 14, 2002
C&L Internet Club
WWW: http://www.cnl.com/
E-Mail: support@cnl.com, query@cnl.com
Phone: (604) 327-DISC
Based In: Burnaby, BC
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, money orders, bank drafts (Canadian funds only).
Description: I learned about this site from a member of my anime club, the Japanese Animation Club of Victoria. The lowest prices I have ever seen and the fastest shipping available (my XpressPost package arrived in 2 days!). The site is easily navigated with good search tools. Don't seem to have any hentai, but who cares, hentai is gross! Give them a whirl, you won't be disappointed! Every DVD still being produced is available on this page (not just anime, everything). (MJ - April 1, 2001)
This store sells only DVDs, but it has the widest selection and the best prices of *any* Canadian DVD supplier. Most anime titles released on DVD are available, including individual volumes, special editions, and box sets, with prices ranging from $23-$40 CDN per movie/volume.
Ordering: Canadians. Secure online ordering is available. (MJ - April 1, 2001)
Open to Canadian buyers. Secure on-line ordering available. Company can be contacted by e-mail, phone, fax, and regular mail. (MC - November 14, 2002)
Entry Submitted By: Matthew Jarvie
Last Updated On: April 1, 2001
CmdStore
Based In: Monteal, QC
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Bidpay, Paypal, money orders (in USD only).
Description: We sell comics, cards, collectible-card games, toys, beanie babies, video games, role-playing games, anime and manga. The store has been in business for over six years now. (DM)
The website lists a large selection of dubbed North American anime releases, adult CD-ROM titles, manga in French, and Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z merchandise. (RI)
Over 11 years in business. Website has been online for over 5 years. We're the first online store in Montreal. Our store carries comic books, action figures, toys, card games, anime, and various collectibles. Online ordering is secure and safe as we use Yahoo to host our website. (DM - April 12, 2004)
Ordering: Accepts Canadian, US, and international orders. Information by e-mail, phone, fax, or normal mail. The store also has a physical storefront in Montreal. (DM)
Entry Submitted By: David Mark
Entry Added To By: Richard Iwasa, David MarkLast Updated On: April 12, 2004
Drooling Anime Fan Sales (formerly Phoenix)
WWW: http://www.droolinganimefansales.com/
Based In: St. Catherines, ON
Payment Accepted: Cheque, money order.
Description: Sells posters, playing cards, books, manga, pins, stickers, key chains, and calendars from many different anime. (RI)
Drooling Anime Fan Sales shipped my stuff quickly, the price was good, and it all arrived in excellent condition. (AK)
Ordering: Accepts Canadian, US, and international orders. Information by e-mail, phone, fax, or normal mail.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Arjun Khosla, Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000
DVD Box Office
WWW: http://www.dvdboxoffice.com/
Based In: Richmond Hill, ON
Phone: (905) 709-1571, 1-888-852-9063 (toll-free in Canada and US)
Payment Accepted: Credit cards, money orders, cheques. Pay in US or Canadian dollars. Prices shown in Canadian dollars unless you choose US prices.
Description: Sells DVD's as well as anime DVD's with a lot of titles that are hard to find. It also has pre-orders and sells DVD's cheaper than retail stores I find. Ships worldwide free. E-mail after placing order with confirmation code. E-mails when product ships. Credit cards are charged at shipping time, not before. Canada Post Airmail worldwide free. Courier shipping also, for a fee. Ships in well enforced and sealed packaging with a printed invoice inside. Order by mail, on-line, phone or visit the store in person. Is Canadian-owned and operated. Any anime he imports from Japan that isn't on the site (on request) is already converted into Canadian/American prices. Fast delivery within 2-3 days in Canada, roughly a week to US. Nice person to talk to and responds to e-mails within minutes of sending one.
Entry Submitted By: Jeremie Filiatrault
Last Updated On: April 15, 2002
Hill City Comics
WWW: http://www.hillcity-comics.com/
Based In: Thunder Bay, ON
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, money order.
Description: Sells graphic novels, manga, videos, and also does mail-order rentals.
Ordering: Canadian and international orders welcome. Information by e-mail and phone.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000
Kappanime
WWW: http://pavlov.apollo-ent.com/kappanime/
Based In: Toronto, ON
Payment Accepted: Cheque, money order.
Description: Kappanime sells such things as stuffed Totoros and Ryo-Ohkis, Sailor Moon cards and keychains, CDs, and garage kits. There are no videos for sale as of yet, as Kappanime is still looking for a Japanese supplier. The site features an online catalog and shopping basket for your ordering. (RI - January 12, 2000)
The site appears to be gone. (RI - July 13, 2002)
Ordering: Canadian, US, and international orders welcome. Information by e-mail and mail. (RI - January 12, 2000)
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: July 13, 2002
Luthien Enterprises
WWW: http://striders-web.com/shopping/
Based In: Calgary, AB
Payment Accepted: Money Order, Cash, Personal Cheques (only if you have ordered twice before)
Description: Carries calendars, trading cards, Japanese manga, and illustration books. They will do special orders, and there is a page with items Luthien doesn't carry, but that their suppliers do. They will also match prices of any retail outlets. (RI - January 12, 2000)
Ordering: Accepts Canadian, US, and international orders.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard Iwasa, sarahtLast Updated On: November 9, 2002
Marché Clandestin
WWW: http://www.mcanime.com/
E-Mail: mcanime@yahoo.comAddress: 325 Ontario East #101, Montreal, PQ, H2X 1H7
Based In: Montreal, QC
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash-On-Delivery
Description: The best selection of anime videos for sale. We carry a large variety of CD soundtracks, posters, t-shirts, pins, model kits, manga and magazines, both in Japanese and English. We also specialize in Magic and Star Wars card singles. (EM - January 21, 2001)
We have entirely converted to DVD and no longer rent VHS. (EM - September 1, 2003)
Ordering: We do mail orders in Canada by COD or credit card. The store also has a physical storefront in Montreal. (EM - January 21, 2001)
Entry Submitted By: Etienne Michel
Entry Added To By: Richard Iwasa, Etienne MichelLast Updated On: September 1, 2003
Millenium Moon
WWW: http://www.netcore.ca/~jdhong/mmoon.htm or http://www.accessv.com/~gjhong/mmoon.htm
Based In: Windsor, ON and Toronto, ON
Payment Accepted: Cheque, money order.
Description: Sells Sailor Moon t-shirts, sweatshirts, and posters. Both URLs are related, with the first being managed by Jim Hong, who works out of Windsor, and the second by George Hong, who works out of Toronto.
Ordering: US orders are welcome. Information by e-mail.
Entry Submitted By: Jim Hong and George Hong
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000
Moon Kingdom Products
WWW: http://www.cyberus.ca/~cdnsailormoon/
Based In: London, ON
Payment Accepted: Visa, money order.
Description: Sells Sailor Moon CDs, t-shirts, watches, videos, pencil cases, notebooks, jewelry, party favours, posters, stickers, dolls, manga, etc... Also sells Dragon Ball, Hello Kitty, and Keroppi products.
Ordering: Accepts Canadian and international orders. Information by e-mail, phone, or fax.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000
Otaku Paradise
WWW: http://www.otakuparadise.com/
Based In: Longueuil, QC
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Cash, money order, bank draft.
Description: We have a big selection of built and unbuilt models from various anime series or movies. We also have posters, keychains, t-shirts, wallscrolls, decks of cards, plush toys, etc. (EG - December 11, 2000)
Anime Universe has changed names to Otaku Paradise and is now able to accept credit cards through the service PayPal. (EG - June 25, 2001)
Ordering: We take orders from around the world, but we only accept US or CAN currency. (EG - December 11, 2000)
Entry Submitted By: Elizabeth Gonzalez
Entry Added To By: Elizabeth GonzalezLast Updated On: June 25, 2001
Sakura Media
WWW: http://www.sakuramedia.com/
E-Mail: mailorder@sakuramedia.comBased In: Vancouver, BC
Payment Accepted: Major credit cards, Canadian and US money order/bank draft, cash (no coins please).
Description: This on-line store also sells Japan-imported manga/magazines, music sheets, domestic anime DVDs (North American edition), model kits, figures, key chains, dolls, calendars, trading cards, t-shirts, special items, and some selections in JP TV drama and, Korean pop/TV drama music. Pre-order and special order (please provide the item's code) are available. (TL - November 14, 2002)
They specialize in artbooks and CDs and have quite a wide selection. They carry both SM CDs and import originals from a variety of anime tv shows/movies/OAVs and video games as well as a large selection of j-pop and a somewhat smaller selection of jrock. (DH)
Ordering: Delivery by Registered Canada Post, UPS, or FedEx to all customers. eBay auction is also available. Check the physical storefront info on the Vancouver page. (TL - November 14, 2002)
Canadian, American, and international orders accepted. Information by e-mail or fax. The store also has physical storefront. (RI)
Entry Submitted By: Diana Happy
Entry Added To By: Richard Iwasa, Tina LinLast Updated On: November 14, 2002
The Sentry Box
WWW: http://www.sentrybox.com/
Based In: Calgary, AB
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard
Description: The Sentry Box carries SF, fantasy, and military books, games, miniatures, models, paints, and videos. Anime videos for sale include products from AD Vision, AnimEigo, Central Park Media, Manga Video, Pioneer, US Manga Corps, Viz, etc.
Ordering: Canadian, US, and international orders are welcome. Information is available by e-mail, phone (toll-free in Canada and the US), and fax. The store also has a physical storefront in Calgary.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000
Shinjuku Station
WWW: http://members.shaw.ca/makimura/
Based In: Canada
Payment Accepted: Cheques, money orders, and cash.
Description: Sells stationary goods such as shitajiki (pencil boards), lami (idol) cards, telephone cards, clear files, key holders, and memo paper from such anime as Nadesico, Saber Marionette J, Rurouni Kenshin, and Slayers. (RI - January 12, 2000)
Ordering: Canadian, US, and international orders are wlecome. Information is available by e-mail. (RI - January 12, 2000)
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: July 13, 2002
Toy Globe
Based In: Montreal, QC
Payment Accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa, money order, certified cheque, wire transfer.
Description: Sports figures, action figures, McFarlane figures, McFarlane sports, Spawn, toybiz, Star Wars and Simpsons figures, Lord of the Rings, statues, busts, and many many more. (TG - August 15, 2004)
Ordering: Online ordering available from the website. (TG - August 15, 2004)
Entry Submitted By: Toy Globe
Last Updated On: August 15, 2004
Two Otakus, Some Cards, and an Anime Place
WWW: http://www.2otakus.com/
E-Mail: 2otakus@sympatico.caBased In: Port Dover, Ontario
Payment Accepted: Cheques, money orders.
Description: Welcome to the newest and best anime store on the web, Two Otakus, Some Cards, and an Anime Place! We are dedicated to supplying the best and the rarest collectibles, and at a price that won't take a bite out of your wallet! Please come visit us, and take a look around - and if there's anything that we could improve, or an item you'd like to see stocked, don't hesitate to tell us! (DC/TD - January 20, 2002)
Ordering: Anyone can order - secure ordering is in the works, as is an online shopping cart. We ship worldwide, and ordering is easy with our (temporary) online forms. P.S. We just opened, so not all of our features and products are up yet, but we guarantee that we will be fully functional by the end of February, hopefully before. (DC/TD - January 20, 2002)
Entry Submitted By: Donald Crothers and Trevor Dupp
Last Updated On: January 20, 2002
Le Valet d'Coeur
Based In: Montreal, QC
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, postal money orders.
Description: Sells role-playing games, collectible card games, and anime merchandise. Sells videos of North American releases, manga in French, English, Japanese, and Chinese, magazines (Animerica, Newtype, Animage, and Hobby Japan), soundtracks, models, and miscellaneous products such as dolls, cards, pins, key chains, and posters.
Ordering: Accepts Canadian, US, and international orders. Information by phone (toll-free in Canada and the US), fax, and e-mail. The store also has a physical storefront in Montreal.
Entry Submitted By: Richard Iwasa
Entry Added To By: Richard IwasaLast Updated On: January 12, 2000