Last week, we reported on Animate Kuala Lumpur’s new permanent outlet in LaLaport BBCC, set to open this October with an expanded range of official anime, manga and game merchandise. A new post on LaLaport BBCC’s official website has provided more details on the new outlet, as well as the mall’s plans for a full-scale pop-culture zone known as ACG BASE.
The Animate permanent outlet will be located on the mall’s ground floor and second floor, with a new Animate Café on LG1. The Animate Café in LaLaport BBCC will operate as a takeaway-only beverage counter, offering fans a rotating series of collaboration drinks inspired by popular anime, manga, games, and VTubers.
The expansion will be part of LaLaport BBCC’s new dedicated pop-culture zone, ACG BASE, which will feature even more stores dedicated to ACG fans:
- Dimension Pop Town (Level 2)
Originating from China, Dimension Pop Town is a casual dining space that frequently collaborates with anime, K-pop and game titles. The official post also mentions that Dimension Pop Town will serve as a fan event space ideal for birthdays, launches or themed campaigns.
- The Pink Room (Level 2)
The Pink Room is angled towards Gen Z and millennial female shoppers, with a dreamy pastel theme and licensed merchandise from popular brands, such as TNT Space, Sanrio, Pokémon, Peanuts, and LOL. The outlet will also feature seasonal pop-ups and immersive experiences.
- K+ by kadokawa gempak starz (Level 2)
Visitors will be able to purchase local and Japanese manga from Malaysia’s top manga publisher, as well as collectibles, stationery, and creative lifestyle goods.
- Doko Koko (Ground Floor, Level 1 & Level 2)
Doko Koko has already made a name for itself with its frequent anime collaboration cafés, and is set to get even bigger with two new expansions: Doko Koko Goods, a dedicated official merchandise store, and Doko Koko Space, a fan-focused event space.
- Xumi Goods (Level 2)
Another China-based brand, Xumi Goods will offer fans official merchandise from over 30 global IPs, including both Eastern and Western franchises.
- ORBcafe (Ground Floor)
Hailing from Japan, ORBcafe is a themed concept café that will feature official collaborations with anime series, games, and idols from all over Asia.
- NOT ONLY TOY (Level 1)
The well-known toy retailer NOT ONLY TOY will have a concept store in ACG BASE, featuring over 5,000 licensed merchandise items, exhibitions, and IP collaborations.
- Q POCKET (Level 2)
Last but certainly not least, Q POCKET will feature over 10,000 fashion, pop culture, and collectible items, including blind boxes, toys, and accessories.
LaLaport BBCC will continue to host other exclusive ACG experiences, as well as its signature brand of Japanese household goods and services. More details can be found on their official website.
