Animegane - Get Anime Inspired Glasses At An Exclusive Glasses Shop!

What Is Animegane?

Animegane (Japanese) is Japan’s only anime glasses shop.

Original eyeglasses inspired by characters in collaboration with anime titles that are popular worldwide, such as the “Fate” series, “Evangelion”, and “Toho Project”, are sold here.

They not only have an online shop, but also run a physical shop as well. The shop is located a five minute walk from Akihabara Station and a two minute walk from Suehirocho Station on the Ginza Subway Line. Here, you can try on eyeglasses and even change them to corrective lenses that fit your prescription when you take an in-store eye exam.

We especially recommend this shop to those that not only want glasses as collectors’ items, but also want to use them for everyday life, as you can check whether or not they will suit you in person.

In this article, we’ll introduce how to peruse the shop from details about the product lineup to making a purchase.

An Array of Glasses From Famous Anime

All anime eyeglasses sold by Animegane are on display in the shop. Not only are the glasses themselves on display, but so are accessory items such as lens cleaning cloths and eyeglasses cases.

There are several mirrors set up inside so that you can check whether or not it’s a design suitable for you while trying them on. There are also times when some people realize, “It’s from an anime I like, but it didn’t suit me once I actually tried it on” due to the unique designs often found in anime.

As a result, the fact that you can purchase glasses after trying them on is a huge advantage especially for those that think they’ll be wearing them on a regular basis.

Eyeglasses made in collaboration with characters like the virtual idols Miku Hatsune and Super Sonico are also sold at Animegane alongside those from famous anime and games such as “Evangelion” and the “Fate” series.

You may not be able to purchase them, but Toho MEGANE, a collaboration project made with Toho Project that is only sold at fan publication events, are also on display in shop. If you’re interested, it’d be great to check them out.

Please check the official website (Japanese) for details on products from other series such as “Space Battleship Yamato 2199” and “Gintama”.

Let’s Buy Eyeglasses!

If you want to place corrective lenses into your eyeglasses, you not only need to purchase the glasses, but you will also need to take an eye exam.

You also have the option of purchasing your frames in-store and having your corrective lenses made at a glasses shop in your country. However, both eye exams and lens creation can be conducted at Animegane.

We’ll be introducing the steps you’ll take starting from having corrective lens made to receiving them, so please use this as a reference when visiting the shop.

1. Choose the Product You Wish to Purchase

First, you’ll decide on the product you’d like to purchase while taking a look at the eyeglasses on display. If you have any questions about the product such as prices and its product lineup, please direct them to an employee.

2. Check Your Eyesight

In the event you wish to use corrective lenses, it is necessary to prepare lenses that match your eyesight. You can take the same exam as you would in a regular glasses shop at Animegane, which means you can even walk out of the shop with the perfect glasses for you too.

Up to two people can take an eye exam at the same time with each person completing their exam in about fifteen minutes.

3. Fill Out Your Customer Information

Once your eye exam is finished, you will follow the employee’s instructions and fill out a customer information form. English is also included alongside the Japanese on the form, so those from English-speaking countries will be able to fill out the form without any issues.

4. Receive Your Eyeglasses

The shop will adjust the lenses, then give you your eyeglasses upon changing the lenses. If the lens is in stock, then you can receive your finished eyeglasses in about one hour.

However, in the event that the lens in your power are not available in-store, it may take up to two hours to receive your finished eyeglasses due to the shop having to order lenses. Please be aware of this when purchasing as overseas shipping is not available.

One fun thing about these anime collaboration products is that they are not only collectors’ item but can also be used in your everyday life. There are many people that wear glasses on a daily basis and it’s because of that fact that eyeglass wearers will want to wear something that they love.

If you want to wear anime eyeglasses on a daily basis, then how about buying your own pair after trying them on yourself at the Animegane shop?

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