Business Details
24 Years
experience
Anime Merchandise & Japanese Culture Retail
Founded in 2002, Power Anime has spent 14 years pioneering ecommerce in the anime and Japanese cultural merchandise industry. Our mission was to connect curious youth with Japanese culture through anime, offering a vast selection of products from action figures to manga. We operated through a custom-built website, physical stores, and convention appearances, building a loyal community of collectors and fans.While we ceased retail operations on January 1, 2016, our legacy lives on through customer memories and our commitment to quality merchandise. Our founder Reggie 'The Keep' Griffin continues his work in the industry as Brand Manager for Bandai America Inc, maintaining connections with our dedicated fanbase.
Services
Action Figures
Manga Comics
Apparel & Accessories
Plush Dolls
Keychains & Mascots
DVD & Blu-Ray
Cosplay Costumes
Wall Scrolls
PVC Statues
Pre-Order Merchandise
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We pioneered anime merchandise e-commerce for 14 years
- We maintained physical store locations and convention presence
- Our founder continues in the industry with Bandai America Inc
- We built a loyal community of anime and collectible enthusiasts
- We offered comprehensive product lines from figurines to manga
Services
Anime Merchandise Retail
Specialty retail of anime and Japanese cultural products including action figures, manga comics, and collectible statues. Our 14-year operation provided customers access to authentic Japanese pop culture items through online and physical locations. We served collectors and fans with comprehensive product selections.
Convention Sales
In-person merchandise sales at anime conventions nationwide. Our presence at conventions allowed direct customer interaction and community building with anime enthusiasts. This channel complemented our online retail operations for 14 years.
Pre-Order System
Online pre-order platform for upcoming anime merchandise releases. This service allowed customers to secure limited edition items before general availability. Our system managed pre-orders until retail operations ceased in 2016.
Member Login System
Secure online portal for existing customers to access order details and account information. The system remained active after closing for pre-order management and refund processing. This service provided continuity for customers after retail operations ended.
Warehouse Clearance Sales
Final opportunity for customers to purchase remaining inventory at special pricing. These events allowed fans to acquire collectibles during our closure period. The sales marked the end of our 14-year retail journey.
People
Reggie 'The Keep' Griffin
Owner/Operator
Anime merchandise entrepreneur with 14 years experience in retail and ecommerce. Founded Power Anime in 2002 to share Japanese culture passion. Now works as Brand Manager for Bandai America Inc.
Questions
Is Power Anime still in business?
Power Anime ceased retail operations on January 1, 2016 after 14 years of service.
Where can I find Power Anime merchandise now?
Our founder Reggie Griffin now works at Bandai America Inc, available at conventions.
How long was Power Anime in operation?
We operated for 14 years from our founding in 2002 until 2016.
What products did Power Anime offer?
We carried anime merchandise including figures, manga, apparel, and collectibles.
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