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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
About Anime Island
Anime Island is a card shop located in El Cerrito, California. Anime Island is a family-run anime shop in El Cerrito Plaza that pairs figures, manga, plush and accessories with a trading card section of booster packs, binders and card storage. Its shelves are organized by series, from Demon Slayer and One Piece to Jujutsu Kaisen and Studio Ghibli, and the family has since added a Vacaville location. Google reviewers most often mention its cards, manga and figurines. Anime Island is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 138 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for autograph and patch cards, rare inserts and parallels, vintage wax and modern singles, local card shops like Anime Island in El Cerrito are the heart of the California hobby community. Visit Anime Island online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
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Anime Island reviews
Is Anime Island well reviewed?
Anime Island has a 4.6-star average from 138 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Anime Island
Where is Anime Island located?
Anime Island is located in El Cerrito, California at 4060 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
What should I expect at Anime Island?
Anime Island is a local card shop in El Cerrito, California. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Anime Island open?
Anime Island's listed hours are: Monday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Anime Island?
The closest are King's Baseball Cards in Berkeley (2.9 mi), Games of Berkeley in Berkeley (3.3 mi), It's Your Move Games in Oakland (4.9 mi).
Card Shops near Anime Island
The closest other card shops to Anime Island, by distance:
King's Baseball Cards
Games of Berkeley
It's Your Move Games
Alameda Sports Cards & Comics
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