Hai Hai Anime Shop Opens Second West Allis Location
The anime retailer expands its local presence with a new shop on Greenfield Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Owner Navin Chittavong opened a second Hai Hai Anime Shop in West Allis in September 2026. Both of his stores are located on Greenfield Avenue.
Why it matters
The expansion brings Japanese culture and niche anime merchandise closer to local fans. This allows customers to purchase exclusive items without traveling to conventions.
Chittavong currently operates two anime shops separated by 1.5 miles. The business model is supported by two part-time employees while the owner balances a full-time career requiring 60 to 70 hours of work per week.
The players
Navin Chittavong
He is the business owner who operates two anime stores while working a separate full-time position in the health care industry.
The details
The shops provide physical retail access to hard-to-find merchandise and exclusive items from various anime artists. By operating two locations along the same street, the business aims to consolidate its presence in the local area.
Timeline
The first Hai Hai Anime Shop opened in West Milwaukee in 2023.
The second location in West Allis opened in September 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the growth of niche hobby-based physical retail outlets as independent owners seek to bridge the gap between online-only goods and local consumer access. This strategy positions the company to capture regional demand while competing with larger retailers.
Local anime fans now have physical access to merchandise that previously required travel or major conventions. Shoppers can find exclusive artist items along the Greenfield Avenue corridor.
The takeaway
Supporting local specialty shops allows fans to access niche goods within their own community. The growth of these stores highlights how passionate collectors are influencing the local retail landscape.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TMJ4.
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