155 Anime Merch Stores Close, Industry Enters Survival Race

Latest:Sept 28: 155 anime merch stores close, industry faces survival crisis.

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On Sept 28, 2026, Bing News reported that 155 anime merch stores closed, including those of Pop Planet, Bao Meng, and Manku. Brands cited strategic adjustments, while insiders noted unprofitable business models. Following the high resale premium of LABUBU, the 226 billion yuan industry faces a survival crisis. AI-generated

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