Triángulo Friki de Barcelona: the best shops for comics, manga, video games and Japanese culture

1. Norma Còmics

   One of the most iconic comic bookshops in Barcelona and an essential stop in the Friki Triangle. Its shelves bring together manga, European comics, American superheroes, graphic novels and collectible items. Founded in the eighties and recognised with an Eisner award, it's a place to discover new releases, revisit classics and enjoy spending time among comic strips.

   Address

   Passeig de Sant Joan, 9
2. Librería Gigamesh

   For those who prefer dragons, distant galaxies and imaginary worlds, Librería Gigamesh is a reference point in Barcelona. This bookshop specialises in fantasy, science fiction and genre literature, bringing together novels, comics and hard-to-find titles. It's also known for its ties to the publishing world and for organising events and activities for readers who love these universes.

   Address

   C/ Bailèn, 8
3. Chunichi Comics

   Manga, anime and K-pop share the spotlight at Chunichi Comics. This shop specialising in Asian pop culture offers figures, plush toys, accessories, collectibles and products related to Korean music groups. It's an interesting stop both for those who follow their favourite Japanese series and for anyone looking for a different gift or wanting to discover the latest trends in the otaku universe.

   Address

   Passeig de Sant Joan, 21
4. Akatsuki Botiga d'Anime

   Akatsuki is especially dedicated to anime fans and Japanese collectors. Its display cases and shelves bring together figures of well-known characters, model kits, accessories and merchandise from various franchises. Unlike bookshops focused on reading, here the appeal lies in the objects that let you take home a small piece of your favourite fictional universes.

   Address

   Ronda de Sant Pere, 53
5. Dashu

   Dashu is a shop for those who enjoy hunting for curious pieces of Japanese culture. Its catalogue focuses on anime, manga, collectibles and imported items, with space for retro-style objects and small rarities. It's especially interesting for fans who already know the big franchises and want to find something different from the usual souvenirs.

   Address

   Passeig de Sant Joan, 22
6. Momo Store

   Kawaii style has its own space at Momo Store, a shop that combines references to Japanese and Korean culture. Among its products you'll find plush toys, stationery, accessories, decorative items and objects related to K-pop. Its offering is different from the big comic bookshops: here, colours, small details and gifts for Asian pop culture fans take centre stage.

   Address

   C/ Ausiàs Marc, 56
7. Kaburi Rol & Games

   Kaburi is one of the main references in the Friki Triangle for fans of board games and role-playing games. Its catalogue includes family games, strategy games, collectible cards, miniatures and accessories for gaming sessions. It also has spaces dedicated to gaming and organises activities for its community. A particularly interesting stop for those wanting to discover new games.

   Address

   Passeig de Sant Joan, 11
8. Freaks

   Freaks is a specialist bookshop where cult cinema, horror, comics and illustration share the same shelves. Among books, magazines, films and collectibles you'll find unusual titles and hard-to-find materials. Its appeal lies precisely in this mix of genres and eras, inviting you to explore at your leisure and discover small rarities of popular culture.

   Address

   C/ Alí Bei, 10
9. Gameria

   Gameria combines a specialist shop with a space dedicated to the gaming community. Here you can find modern board games, role-playing titles, dice, accessories and collectible cards from universes like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. As well as selling games, the shop organises meetups and tournaments, making it a meeting point for fans of all levels.

   Address

   C/ Ausiàs Marc, 52

Entries with their own DondeGo page show its English title. The rest appear as the guide lists them, in Spanish.