Anime pop-ups at LaLaport BBCC
Besides rewatching or catching up on anime this weekend, you can jio and jom your besties to these pop-up anime events in KL that’ll be around unto 31st August 2025. They have merch from hit Japanese series like Yu-Gi-Oh! and The Apothecary Diaries, and are all located at LaLaport BBCC, so otakus can geek out together without having to travel between locations.
Four pop-up shops with anime merch
There’ll be not just one, but four, anime pop-up shops to pop in when you’re at LaLaport from May to August. They’re all located at the KL mall’s Ground Floor, huddled around the East Atrium there, with different set durations that you’ll want to take note of so you don’t miss any of them.
Ani-Fest Sunrisepop
If the anime Dan Da Dan, Dungeon Meshi, and The Apothecary Diaries have been on your watched or to-be-watched list, head to ANI-FEST SUNRISEPOP pop-up.
Until 1st June, they have licensed character-themed merch such as plush keychains (RM38/each), acrylic standees (RM39/each), and embroidery keyrings (RM20/each) to shop so you can rep your fave show in your daily life.
There are also photo ops with life-sized character standees from the anime, so your phone won’t leave empty-handed either.
Muse Anime
Running from now till 15th June, the Muse Anime pop-up has a collection of merch featuring various hit anime series, including Demon Slayer, Spy x Family, and That Time When I Was Reincarnated As A Slime.
There are licensed T-shirts (RM100), mugs (RM70), and more, as well as a free paper bag of That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime when you purchase RM50 or more in a single receipt. Find 48% off deals on a selection of official anime merchandise too.
Yu-Gi-Oh! pop-up
You might have already stumbled across Doko Koko, an anime cafe with rotating themes. This June, they have a collaboration with My Hero Academia. At the cafe’s merch store, you can now also find a dedicated section for another popular anime, Yu-Gi-Oh!, which carries acrylic stands, bags, and stick packs, as well as cool backdrops for quick selfies.
Animate
Image credit: LaLaport
Initially set to conclude on 31st May, the Animate pop-up store in Malaysia has been extended until 31st August, allowing otakus more time to purchase their swag from their comfort anime. Manga, collectible figures, DVDs, and other exclusive items showcasing anime such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Haikyuu! can be found here.
The pop-up also regularly introduces new items, so you’ll always have something to try and add to your cart on a visit.
Visit these ACG anime pop-ups at LaLaport
Visiting the four pop-up shops to browse merch from different series will make you feel like you’re at an anime fest – you’re bound to find something that you’ll want to bring home, and meet fellow fans along the way.
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Hans Leong.