One Piece Store Opens First U.S. Location in Los Angeles

The Westfield Century City shop is the largest ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE in the world and the first dedicated One Piece merchandise store in the United States.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Animation

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One Piece Mugiwara Store opened its first U.S. location at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles on Thursday, giving American fans their first dedicated One Piece merchandise shop. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE opened in Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, marking the brand's first dedicated One Piece merchandise store in the United States. The store is open to customers by advance reservation only from November 6 through November 12.

Why it matters

The opening brings a Japanese anime merchandise destination to Los Angeles, giving U.S. fans access to products that were previously available mainly through imports from Japan. The store's partnership between Toei Animation and Sony Group Corporation signals continued investment in the franchise's retail presence outside Japan.

The store opened in Westfield Century City and sells apparel, blind boxes, figures, posters, and collectibles, including products imported from Japan. A giant Gear 5 Luffy statue was brought directly from Japan and placed at the store's entrance.

The players

Toei Animation

Toei Animation is a Japanese animation studio best known for producing the One Piece anime series and other long-running franchises.

Sony Group Corporation

Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate with interests in entertainment, electronics, and gaming.

The details

The store includes an exclusive character named Surfer Chopper and uses interactive displays, such as Wanted Posters that change depending on which character's poster a customer touches. Toei Animation and Sony Group Corporation partnered on the location.

Timeline

  1. 2012: First ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE opens in Shibuya, Tokyo.

  2. November 6, 2026: Los Angeles store grand opening with commemorative shopping bags.

  3. November 6 through November 12, 2026: Store open by advance reservation only.

Culture Shift

The Los Angeles opening follows the 2012 Shibuya store, which began the franchise's dedicated retail model in Japan. Its arrival in the U.S. reflects anime merchandise moving from import-only availability to brick-and-mortar stores in American malls.

Customers can visit the Westfield Century City store only by advance reservation from November 6 through November 12, 2026. Shoppers can purchase imported Japanese goods such as figures, prints, and keychains that were previously available mainly through import channels.

The takeaway

Fans planning a visit should reserve a spot in advance, since walk-in access is not offered during the opening window. The store's exclusive items and imported goods make it a destination for collectors who want Japan-only merchandise without importing it themselves.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.

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