Hunting for official 'That Time I Got
reincarnated as a Slime' merchandise can feel like a little quest—and I love that about it. I usually start at the big, reliable online shops: Crunchyroll Store often carries apparel, keychains, and collaboration goods; Right Stuf Anime and BigBadToyStore are great for DVDs/Blu-rays, box sets, and import figures. For Japan-direct items I check AmiAmi, HobbyLink Japan, and Good Smile Company, especially when I'm after Nendoroids, Figma figures, or limited-run statuettes of Rimuru and other favorites. Don't forget Premium Bandai for official limited items and Animate for posters, artbooks, and exclusive prints.
If you're hunting rarer or secondhand collectibles, Mandarake and Suruga-ya are treasure troves—I've found some out-of-print artbooks there. eBay and Yahoo Auctions (via proxy services like Buyee or ZenMarket) work too, but I always examine seller ratings and photos closely to avoid bootlegs. For handmade or fan-crafted goodies—custom enamel pins, stickers, or fanart shirts—Etsy and independent sellers on Twitter or Pixiv are adorable options. Pro tips: pre-order when possible to lock in prices, watch figure-tracker sites like MyFigureCollection for restocks, and factor in shipping/customs from Japan. I always double-check official product images and logos to tell authentic goods apart from knockoffs. I still get giddy opening a package that finally brings a piece of the 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' world to my shelf, and that little thrill never gets old.