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Comic shops with manga in California

68 comic shops in California sell manga, out of 249 comic shops we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer review or the shop's own website mentions manga; the proof is under each shop. Call ahead before a long drive, since what a shop offers can change.

68Shops
56Cities
249All comic shops in CA

Top 12 shops by rating and reviews

Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews. The other 56 are listed by city below.

Kinokuniya Bookstore - Los Angeles (Little Tokyo)

101 San Pedro St

Manga
4.7Rating
1,569Reviews
1Extras

i am personally not interested in manga so i am not sure how wide their section is and how affordable the pricing is.

From a customer review

A-1 Comics

818 Sunrise Ave

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.7Rating
1,234Reviews
8Extras

They also have a large selection of used trade paperback graphics novels and manga, which is great to browse through and take a chance on something you haven't heard of before.

From a customer review

A Shop Called Quest

5 E Citrus Ave #101

Manga
4.7Rating
904Reviews
2Extras

They have a great selection and variety of toys (especially funko and blind bag), & a good mix of comics, manga, paperback, and pop culture art books.

From a customer review

Comics-N-Stuff

The Shoppes at, 2525 El Camino Real Suite 260

Back issuesManga
4.5Rating
797Reviews
5Extras

Usually end up leaving with at least 2-3 manga volumes for great prices.

From a customer review

Golden Apple Comics

7018 Melrose Ave

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.4Rating
755Reviews
9Extras

Lots of Marvel and DC, but some great alternative and Manga options as well.

From a customer review

Comic Quest

23811 Bridger Rd #111

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.8Rating
675Reviews
8Extras
Manga, per the shop's website

4 Color Fantasies

8045 Archibald Ave #120

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.7Rating
645Reviews
10Extras

Place is organized with a wide variety of comics, graphic novels, Manga, and merchandise.

From a customer review

Cape and Cowl Comics

1601 Clay St

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.9Rating
509Reviews
8Extras

The owner of the store is extremely nice and the amount of great options from comics, posters,books,manga, collectibles, they have it all !

From a customer review

Dr. Comics & Mr. Games

4014 Piedmont Ave

Back issuesManga
4.7Rating
497Reviews
4Extras

They have a great comic inventory from many publishers, back issues, trades, manga, clothes, toys, figures and a large selection of board games.

★★★★★ Victor, Apr 2025

Comics Toons N Toys

13542 Newport Ave

Pull listsBack issuesManga
4.8Rating
473Reviews
5Extras

There's literally comics wall-to-wall, from new monthlies, graphic novels, collected arcs, vintage, manga, back issues, toys, supplies, etc.

From a customer review

Graham Crackers Comics

25021 Madison Ave #101

Buys comics Pull listsBack issues
4.5Rating
501Reviews
8Extras

The other employee as well, was Super helpful with my Manga questions.

From a customer review

The shop's website says so too.

Knowhere Games & Comics

125 Vallecitos De Oro J

Back issuesMangaSignings
4.7Rating
443Reviews
8Extras

This place is great, the people are cool, and it has manga too, which is apparently rare for stores around here (even comic stores).

From a customer review

More comic shops with manga in California, by city

Anaheim 1 shop

Bakersfield 1 shop

  • Mega City 21124 19th St · ★ 4.7 (185)

    Fantastic selection of western comics, collectibles ranging from funkopops and action figures to Magic and Pokémon cards and steadily growing selection of manga as well!

    From a customer review

Benicia 1 shop

  • Zeppelin Comics929 First St · ★ 4.9 (212)
    Manga, per the shop's website

Berkeley 1 shop

  • The Escapist Comic Bookstore3090 Claremont Ave · ★ 4.7 (179)

    Tons of stuff to browse, from Silver and Bronze Age classics to out of print TPB’s and hardcovers, manga and whatever you may think of.

    ★★★★★ Nicolas, Apr 2025

Camarillo 1 shop

Chico 1 shop

Claremont 1 shop

  • A Shop Called Quest101 N Indian Hill Blvd Ste c2-202 · ★ 4.7 (387)

    Good shop, has all the latest comics and the buyer has a great eye for finding euro and Manga titles too, not just popular ones but a good sense for quality ones as well!

    From a customer review

Crestline 1 shop

  • Crestline Comics23753 Lake Dr · ★ 4.7 (46)

    They carry manga, comics, figures, and tcg like Pokemon, yu gi oh (etc) plus the guys are chill and fun to talk with.

    From a customer review

Culver City 1 shop

  • Pulp Fiction Comics Culver City11291 Washington Blvd · ★ 4.7 (385)

    They have a rather large selection of discounted/used manga ranging from $4-6 and their retail prices are an automatic 20% off!

    From a customer review

Eureka 1 shop

  • Omnibus117 F St · ★ 5 (5)

    Happy to see Eureka Books expand to open up Omnibus - a smaller storefront focused on manga, anime, and graphic novels.

    ★★★★★ Krista, Apr 2026

Fresno 1 shop

Gilroy 1 shop

  • BuB’s Comics and Cards7483 Monterey Rd · ★ 4.4 (33)

    Cool shops with tons of classic comics and some manga as well.

    From a customer review

Irvine 1 shop

  • Torpedo Comics630 Spectrum Center Dr · ★ 4.2 (86)

    They have mostly comic books and figures as well as some stuff for Star Wars, Disney, and manga/anime.

    From a customer review

La Mesa 1 shop

  • Comics N StuffB3, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr #53E · ★ 4.4 (220)

    There's something here for everyone: From a child's first comic book to the newest manga.

    ★★★★★ Jm, Jul 2018

Lancaster 1 shop

  • Horizon Comics42156 10th St W # K · ★ 4.6 (214)
    Manga, per the shop's website

Livermore 1 shop

  • Fantasy Books and Games2247 First St · ★ 4.6 (382)

    Large selection ranging from comics to manga, coloring books, figurines, model kits, tabletop books, posters, journals, sketchbooks, post cards, card binders ect

    From a customer review

Lodi 2 shops

  • The Launchpad712 W Lodi Ave · ★ 4.8 (235)

    Great selection of unique and interesting tabletop roleplaying games, manga, and all sorts of other stuff.

    From a customer review
  • Comic Grapevine920 S Cherokee Ln K · ★ 4.6 (179)

    I will be back for more graphic novels :D In addition to superhero graphic novels, the store also carries manga, figurines, and more small knickknacks.

    From a customer review

Long Beach 1 shop

Los Angeles 3 shops

  • Revenge Of3420 N Eagle Rock Blvd Unit 1 · ★ 4.8 (328)
    Manga, per the shop's website
  • Secret Headquarters3137 Glendale Blvd · ★ 4.6 (209)

    Best comic book store for a variety of narrative media needs- I can grab a zine, my favorite manga, a recent small press or mainstream comic all in one place.

    From a customer review
  • Legion House Of Manga2936 Whittier Blvd · ★ 4.5 (34)

    About their manga selection, it's a bit on the smaller end, but there's a decent variety of titles from both recent series and a little older.

    ★★★★★ Richard, May 2022

Merced 1 shop

  • Red Sky Comics3040 Park Ave Ste a · ★ 4.7 (120)

    I always have comics waiting for me every week :)They can even order manga which is awesome

    From a customer review

Monterey 2 shops

  • Current Comics400 Lighthouse Ave · ★ 4.4 (149)
    Manga, per the shop's website
  • Intergalactic Imports350 Del Monte Center · ★ 4.3 (123)

    They carry a wide variety of comics, manga, toys, collectibles and Funko Pops.

    ★★★★★ Tired, Nov 2020

Monterey Park 1 shop

  • Anime Manga Lounge2115 S Atlantic Blvd · ★ 5 (214)

    I've been reading manga for years due to him and there were so many life-changing, nice titles I would never have discovered if not for this lounge and the owner's recommendations.

    From a customer review

Moreno Valley 1 shop

  • The Inkrunners - Comic Books and Manga12125 Day St Ste J-303 · ★ 4.9 (45)

    Great spot to grab comics and manga, Jesse the owner seems like a nice guy and he really knows his stuff.

    ★★★★★ Chris, Aug 2026

Newbury Park 1 shop

Pacifica 1 shop

  • Anime Imports & CCG Center116 Manor Dr a · ★ 4.4 (214)

    40k, anime, manga, anime figures (both cool and sexy kind), comics and of course MTG and Pokemon cards.

    ★★★★★ Jaymes, Feb 2020

Palm Desert 1 shop

  • Comics & Anime72840 CA-111 b135 · ★ 3.5 (22)
    Manga, per the shop's website

Pomona 1 shop

Sacramento 2 shops

  • World's Best Comics and Toys2608 Watt Ave · ★ 4.7 (437)

    My go to place for comics and manga.

    From a customer review
  • Comics & Anime1689 Arden Wy #1156 · ★ 3.9 (18)

    They have a large number of older comics and graphic novels, t-shirts, figurines, and other manga/anime merchandise.

    From a customer review

Salinas 1 shop

  • Current Comics1287 N Main St # D · ★ 4.6 (102)
    Manga, per the shop's website

San Diego 2 shops

  • Comickaze Comics and Pop Culture Store5517 Clairemont Mesa Blvd A · ★ 4.7 (345)

    Have a decent selection with a mixed of trades, books, manga, graphic novels and Funko Pops.

    ★★★★★ Nick, Apr 2024
  • Manga Spot San DiegoLas Americas Premium Outlets, 4345 Camino De La Plaza #300 · ★ 5 (12)

    This store has a crazy good variety of manga and i was able to find every volume I was looking for!

    ★★★★★ Imtheberking, Apr 2026

San Francisco 2 shops

  • Sour Cherry Comics3187 16th St · ★ 4.8 (83)

    I really love the street smart newspaper they have, the LGBTQ+ safe environment they have, and they have an extensive collection of manga and plushies.

    From a customer review
  • Invisible Jet Comics159 W Portal Ave · ★ 5 (33)
    Manga, per the shop's website

San Gabriel 2 shops

  • Nostalgic Comic Shop513 S Del Mar Ave · ★ 4.6 (131)

    Lots of comics and I didn't see as much Manga (though I don't recall if they had a lot before they moved).

    From a customer review
  • Read With Me Manga168 S San Gabriel Blvd C · ★ 4.8 (26)

    Have both Traditional Chinese and English manga~ the owner are super nice and helpful~ they even host some anime/manga related events sometimes~

    From a customer review

San Jose 1 shop

  • Legends Comics & Games - Eastridge2200 Eastridge Loop #1044 · ★ 4.2 (472)

    Great people and large selection of comics, manga, card games, collectables and board games.

    From a customer review

San Leandro 1 shop

  • Comic Shop14837 Washington Ave · ★ 4.6 (161)

    Always has what I need and more for my comic book needs, or graphic novels series, Japanese manga etc!

    From a customer review

Sanger 1 shop

  • GG'S Comics1514 Jensen Ave · ★ 4.9 (65)

    Today I went to check out the spot for anything I would want and I finally found a store that sells manga and a lot of cool things it’s a really clean and awesome store in general

    From a customer review

Santa Barbara 1 shop

  • Metro Entertainment6 W Anapamu St · ★ 4.5 (343)

    Super great place if you want to get manga, figures, plushies and comics!

    From a customer review

Santa Maria 1 shop

Sebastopol 1 shop

  • Gryphon's Nest100 Brown St #110 · ★ 4.7 (177)
    Manga, per the shop's website

Sunnyvale 2 shops

  • Comics Conspiracy913 W El Camino Real · ★ 4.6 (246)
    Manga, per the shop's website
  • Heroes & Champions574 E El Camino Real · ★ 4.6 (234)

    They have a lot of classic comics displayed on the wall and varieties of many other comics including manga.

    From a customer review

Temecula 1 shop

  • Comics & Anime40820 Winchester Rd Ste 2630 · ★ 3.4 (41)
    Manga: mentioned in 3 customer reviews

Torrance 1 shop

  • Stuart Ng Books22301 S Western Ave #101 · ★ 4.7 (123)
    Manga, per the shop's website

Turlock 1 shop

  • Turlock Comics2717 Geer Rd · ★ 4.5 (133)
    Manga, per the shop's website

Vacaville 1 shop

  • Manga Spot Vacaville331 Nut Tree Rd c · ★ 4.9 (14)

    The staff/owners also seemed open to taking requests for certain manga stock, so if they don’t have something don’t be afraid to ask!

    ★★★★★ Toxic, Nov 2026

Van Nuys 1 shop

  • Galaxy of Comics17306 Saticoy St · ★ 4.8 (321)

    The manga section here has kept me busy enough for the last few years that I’m basically only just now started to buy from the comics selections.

    From a customer review

Ventura 1 shop

West Sacramento 1 shop

  • Nine8 Comics and Games2105 Town Center Plaza F150 · ★ 4.8 (167)

    They mainly stock Warhammer, MTG, Pokémon and various comic/manga publishers.

    From a customer review

Westminster 1 shop

  • Amazing Comics & Cards6735 Westminster Blvd. Ste E · ★ 4.4 (119)

    Neat place with a good selection of toys, comics / manga, and collectables.

    From a customer review

Manga in California, by city

The number is shops with manga; each city link opens every comic shop we list there.

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