Demon Slayer Nendoroids -Where to pre-order or buy?
In this post, I will be sharing on some tips and the possible platforms YOU can buy the super cute Demon Slayer nendoroids on.
This include some of my favorite online anime good shops; recommended online platforms and the official online shops of Good Smile Company (GSC). The information here is applicable to the other GSC nendoroids as well.
Hello! Did you come here from my previous post: My Demon Slayer Goods – Recommendations and Wish-List? ^ ^ Hopefully it has helped a little in your own Kimetsu no Yaiba goods collection – wallet not withstanding. For 2020, you can check out My Kimetsu no Yaiba Goods Recommendations and Wish-Lists Part II as well!
If you have pre-ordered and/or decided that you will be buying the Demon Slayer Nendoroids, you may like to skip my brief overview on the two nendoroids in the next section and head straight to the guide. If you are new to Nendoroids, do continue to read on.
*Image of Nezuko from GSC official website
Use the Page Contents Table to navigate to the various options and tips on where to pre-order/buy the Demon Slayer nendoroids.
Please note that the list is not-exhaustive. These are just my personal preferred shops that I buy my nendoroids from.
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Demon Slayer Nendoroids
Not surprisingly, the first two characters in Kimetsu no Yaiba to have a nendoroid are the Kamado siblings. Their respective scheduled release dates are also just a month apart! The folks at Good Smile Company (GSC) definitely knows their target audience well!
You simply can’t have Tanjiro without Nezuko and vice-versa. The strong bonds between this brother-and-sister duo has definitely captured the hearts of many, many fans of the anime/manga series
What are Nendoroids?
Simply put, Nendoroids are chibi-fied figurines of anime/manga characters produced by Good Smile Company (GSC). They are about 10 mm in height and generally can fit in the palm of your hands. Each nendoroid comes with optional parts – such as interchangeable face parts (for different expressions), body parts (for different fixed poses) and/or weapons/effects.
In recent years, GSC has been coming up with a pose-able nendoroid doll range, with flexible joints so you can do more poses! These dolls can also don on wearable outfits (which GSC also sells) so you can dress up your favourite anime characters! For more information on nendoroids, please visit GSC official website: https://www.goodsmile.info/en/aboutnendoroids
April 2020 Update: For more information about Nendoroids and buying nendoroids in general, check out my new spotlight post: Nendoroids – A Guide on Buying Nendoroids
Nendoroid Tanjiro Kamado
I really like how the colors seems to pop in Tanjiro’s nendoroid. The inclusion of his Nichirin Blade in the optional parts was somewhat expected. I was however pleasantly surprised to learn that Tanjiro would also come with the effect parts of his Breath of Water sword technique. More specifically, the First and Second Style. This was really the main deal clincher for me to get him. And you know, just simply how cute he looks. I really can’t wait for my other nendoroids to meet Tanjiro!
Tanjiro’s recommended retail price is 5273 yen (before tax). Do note that there is NO pre-order GSC bonus for Tanjiro.
Public Service Announcement: Japan’s sales tax will increase from 8% to 10% w.e.f 1 October 2019.
Nezuko cuteness is given. Who doesn’t like Nezuko?? Just look at her. Personally, I feel that the biggest draw in getting the Nezuko nendoroid is the box that comes an optional part. You know the one that Tanjiro carries around on his back? The box can even be opened!! From the prototype photos, the nendoroid itself closely resembles Nezuko. I especially like how they had paid attention to little details such as the prints on her outfit. The only qualms I have are the red tips of her hair. I find it just a little tinge too red but it doesn’t really affect the overall cuteness/look. We’ll see how the actual product looks like in April 2020.
Nezuko’s recommended retail price is 5000 yen (before tax). Do note that there is NO pre-order GSC bonus for her.
**Image of Tanjiro Kamado nendoroid from Good Smile Company Website
For the benefit of those who are still sitting on the fence about the two Demon Slayer nendoroids, here’s the official GSC review of Tanjiro and Nezuko.
Click the buttons below to access the review page. Product images are included in the reviews too!
Option 1: Good Smile Company Official Online Shop
Generally, it is always good to buy directly from the anime goods-maker’s official stores. Authenticity and Quality is almost always guaranteed. There’s also the added incentive of exclusive shop bonuses you might not be able to get elsewhere.
Good Smile Company (GSC) has their own online shop where you can directly pre-order their nendoroids from. GSC ships to most countries with a few exceptions. At the official GSC online global shop , the default language is in English and you can pay in Yen, USD or Euro. GSC has also set up an official online shop in the USA, China, Taiwan to better serve the needs of their customers in these areas.
You can also buy GSC nendoroids at the various exhibition fairs they hold or at their official booths in (international) anime/manga events. This usually are for the in-stock items in their existing catalog.
OFFICIAL GOOD SMILE COMPANY ONLINE SHOPS
- OUTSIDE OF JAPAN: The Official Global Shop https://goodsmileshop.com/en/
- USA folks (North America & Canada), please check out the NEW USA store: https://www.goodsmileus.com
- China folks, I believe there are several partner online platforms for you. Check out: https://www.goodsmile-sh.info/ for more information
- Taiwan folks, please check out the official store in Taiwan: https://www.goodsmile.info/zh/
Benefits of buying directly from GSC?
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In the last 5 years, I personally have bought quite a few nendoroids directly from the GSC Online Global Shop. The packaging is generally good and stocks are almost always guaranteed once you placed a pre-order. You also pay only when the item is in stock, usually about 3 weeks in advance before it is shipped.
There’s the added benefit of exclusive pre-order bonuses. GSC also offers a flat rate international shipping (2000 yen, 16 usd, 18 euro) per order or even free shipping, depending on the geo-location of their online store. See TIP #2 and TIP #3 and TIP #5 in the Tips section for more details.
Should I always buy directly from GSC?
The short answer is no. The longer answer is: It depends.
There are indeed times where NOT buying from the GSC online shops might be BETTER for YOU. Perhaps you missed the pre-order cut-off dates? Maybe budget is an issue? Or you don’t have a credit card and/or Paypal? See TIP #1 & TIP #4 & TIP #5 in the Tips section for more details.
I’m planning to do a spotlight post on anime goods makers such as Good Smile Company, Banpresto, Tohan, GIFT and more.
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Tips on buying (Demon Slayer) Nendoroids from GSC Online Shops
*Image of Tanjiro from GSC official website
TIP #1: Several GSC licensed partners (anime goods online shops) of Japan offers a much cheaper pre-order price than the GSC official online stores. Note that the discounted prices in these shops DO NOT include the pre-order GSC bonuses.
Important: Not all nendoroids by GSC has exclusive pre-order bonuses. If budget is your main consideration and you don’t care for the pre-order bonuses, this might be a better option for you.
*Image of Nezuko from GSC official website
TIP #2: GSC online shops often have exclusive pre-order bonuses for the nendoroids which are not available in their licensed partner shops. This generally justifies the higher cost of the recommended retail price.
TIP #3: For USA (North America & Canada) readers, you can consider pre-ordering from the GSC new official USA Online Store. You guys and gals get FREE SHIPPING direct from Japan!! (envious) Updated: pre-orders for Tanjiro have closed on GSC. Nezuko is still open for pre-orders till September 26 2019. Due to popular demand, GSC has opened up a 2nd round of pre-orders for both Tanjiro & Nezuko till 27 February 2020! HURRY!
TIP #4: GSC generally only accepts pre-orders. This means if you missed the pre-order cut-off dates, you can’t buy from their online stores anymore. Other anime goods shops and platforms tend to have a longer cut-off pre-order date than GSC online stores and may have extra stocks to sell upon product release. Update: GSC has recently started stocking some released items on sale on their website.
TIP #5: Shipping costs. For those on a budget, you might like to check if it is more economical to buy from GSC Online Shops or from an (online) anime goods shop. My personal rule of thumb for the GSC Global Shop (Not the USA store which I am not eligible for) is: A minimum of 3 nendoroids in one order makes the flat rate shipping cost worth it. More so if the nendoroids have the exclusive GSC pre-order bonuses.
TIP #6: I’m in the midst of writing a post compiling my own tips and advice on buying anime goods. Watch for updates or you know… you can subscribe to my mailing list.
Option 2: Other Anime Goods Shops and Platforms
I generally pre-order directly from GSC official online store if the nendoroids have a pre-order bonus that I want (e.g. special parts; special base; special effects stands etc). If it’s a rubber strap, I generally feel that the extra cost isn’t worth it. Caveat: I have too many rubber straps.
As such, many of my nendoroids with no pre-order bonus were all purchased from GSC licensed partner shops aka online anime goods & hobby shops from Japan or Amazon Japan. Such nendoroids are generally cheaper on these online anime goods and hobby shops from Japan. Note that the cheaper price is often only for pre-orders.
Here is a list of possible channels you can consider getting the Demon Slayer Nendoroids from
- Amazon Japan
- AmiAmi
- Hobby Search
- Animate
- Your favorite local anime goods shop
** Note: This list is not-exhaustive. These are just my personal preferred shops that I buy my nendoroids from.
Why Buy From Amazon Japan?
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I have personally bought Anime Blu-Rays, Music CDs, Magazines, Anime Calendars, Anime Goods and Figurines from AMAZON JAPAN. I have also shipped them via international shipping to my country and domestic shipping to hotels in Japan. So far, the experience has been pretty good.
Buy the Demon Slayer Nendoroids on Amazon Japan!
Please note that you will need to first have an Amazon Japan account to buy things on the platform. If you are an Amazon USA/Europe user, you still have to register for a new separate account at Amazon Japan. The Amazon accounts are not linked. You can sign up for an account here.
Amazon Japan has a shop in English function. Otherwise, Google translate (to English) works pretty well on the platform.
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Tanjiro Kamado ねんどろいど 鬼滅の刃 竈門炭治郎
Nezuko Kamado ねんどろいど 鬼滅の刃 竈門禰豆子
For ease of reference, click the buttons below for shipping rates to North America & Asia and Pacific countries from Amazon Japan.
I recommend buying from Amazon because in my experience, their customer support is great. I have used Amazon (USA); Amazon (UK) and Amazon (Japan). Most Amazon fulfilled stores in their respective geo-locations also do direct shipping and can ship to hotels. Amazon Japan ships to Japan hotels = Major Perk if you are visiting Japan on holiday. If you have problems with the items, their customer recovery service generally is pretty swift.
Other benefits of buying anime goods from Amazon Japan:
- Exclusive Pre-Order Bonuses (e.g. Manga/Blu-Rays/Video Games)
- Domestic delivery is free for most items if above 2000 yen and shipping is fulfilled by Amazon Japan itself
- Pre-Orders Price Guarantee
- Amazon Prime Service
Important Things to Remember while buying from Amazon:
- Do note that Amazon might not always have the cheapest prices for Anime Goods. So, you might like to check around and compare prices.
- Beware of POSSIBLE BOOTLEGS of figurines on the Amazon marketplace, especially on the main Amazon (USA) site. Always check the seller description, store reviews and product description.
- For Amazon Japan, chances of encountering bootlegs are potentially lower than the main Amazon US site. (But still always practice due diligence). Try to buy from the official Amazon store account if possible, or shipping is fulfilled by Amazon itself. For Amazon Japan, the seller should reflect as 販売者: Amazon.co.jp
- Familiarize yourself with the different makers of anime figurines and the general price points.
For more information on the benefits of buying from Amazon (including Amazon Japan) as well a guide on what you should buy on the platform, please check out my upcoming post: A Geeky Fan Guide on Amazon Japan – Tips and What to Buy? [Coming Soon!]
I will be sharing with you why I think everyone should consider signing up for an Amazon Japan account and why its extremely useful for an anime fan, especially if you are heading to Japan for a holiday!
Buy from AmiAmi, Hobby Search & Animate
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I have recommended AmiAmi and Hobby Search (Japan online Anime Goods Shops) because I have personally bought many Japanese anime goods from the two shops over the years.
They are relatively easy to use, default language in the international store is in English and ships overseas to most countries. Many Japan online shops do not ship directly to non-Japan addresses and you will need a forwarder as a workaround. AmiAmi’s international site (aka the one in English) also allows domestic shipping to Japanese addresses!
Pre-order prices for nendoroids (NO PRE-ORDER GSC BONUS) are generally cheaper than the GSC official online shops. Please note the comparison is in Yen and before shipping cost is included.
However, as with most shops, there are also cons to ordering from AmiAmi and Hobby Search. I really dislike how inflexible both shops can be when it comes to combining orders for shipping. You cannot combine pre-order items releasing in different months to be shipped together.
Nevertheless, the pros generally outweigh the cons, so the recommendation stands. I am still buying from them so rest assured that I’m not just plucking random shops and putting them in this post. (I will do an in-depth post on the pros and cons of my recommended anime goods (online) shops soon)
AmiAmi – Demon Slayer Nendoroids
Click the buttons below to bring you to AmiAmi’s website
Hobby Search – Demon Slayer Nendoroids
Click the buttons below to bring you to Hobby Search’s website
As for Animate, I’ve always only bought from their physical shops in Japan. I have YET to use their online store services so I’ll won’t be providing links to them in this post. Once I do, I will do an update.
Your local anime goods shop
In other words, support local! They have to be a GSC licensed partner though. GSC official Partner shops can be found here: https://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/partnershops/
And that concludes this post!
If you made it this far down the guide, thank you for reading! ^ ^ I really hoped the information I shared in this article is helpful to you.
I believe if the pre-orders sales of Tanjiro & Nezuko are good, we’ll see the other Demon Slayers Nendoroids within a year or two. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an excellent example. Look at how many nendoroids they have announced in the pipeline after Jotaro & Kakyoin’s was released! (And yes, I’ve bought the both of them and pre-ordered the rest too. Shhhhh…Don’t tell my wallet. )
April 2020 Update: For more information about Nendoroids and buying nendoroids in general, check out my new spotlight post: Nendoroids – A Guide on Buying Nendoroids
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Do you perhaps know where you can buy like a physical shop on where I can buy the nendroids In japan?
Are you talking about nendoroids in general? Because the Demon Slayer Nendoroids are only out in 2020. Unless you are talking about pre-ordering them at a shop then I’ll suggest doing so at Animate because they have foreign language (English) support. You can generally find nendoroids being sold in most anime goods and hobby shops in Japan. Amiami and Animate are but two examples. Most of the secondhand anime goods shops also sells some Nendoroids. Just take note of the recommended retail prices before you buy. You might find some of the older nendoroids on sale or at really high mark-up prices in Japan. Akihabara, Nakano Broadway, Ikebukuro and Shibuya are some of the places you can easily find these anime goods and hobby shops at.