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Worlds Apart
Your ultimate destination for manga, comics, and collectibles!
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Retail Store
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Your ultimate destination for manga, comics, and collectibles!
Worlds Apart, located in the heart of Birmingham, is the go-to destination for anime enthusiasts, comic book lovers, and collectors alike. With a fantastic selection of manga available at a 3 for 2 deal, as well as a vast array of art books and collectibles, this store caters to all interests. The knowledgeable staff is committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring every visit is memorable. Customers rave about the expansive comic selection and the welcoming atmosphere, making Worlds Apart a cherished favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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Extensive collection of comics, including rare issues and popular series, with helpful staff to assist.
Wide range of manga titles with deals like 3 for 2, plus artbooks and anime-related content.
Diverse selection of pop culture collectibles, including Loungefly bags, figures, and more.
Dedicated area featuring queer stories and diverse titles for inclusive reading.
Personalized service with staff opening bagged issues and helping with wants lists.
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Overall rating
Dan Castaa
One of the greatest manga shops I have visited. Staff are genuine and super helpful. Stocks a wide range of anime related content (including other types like tv, movies, comics etc). Highly recommend for anyone who doesn't know this hidden gem with great prices, great range of stock and friendly staff.
Rob
Genuinely one of my favourite stores. I use it primarily for manga, and they blow the other local specialist manga stores (Tokyo Toyz and Forbidden Planet. I guess Waterstones too if you count them) clean out of the water in terms of pricing and customer service. Cannot recommend them enough.
Ella Meroz
Absolutely love this place! They have the 3 for 2 deal on EVERY manga they stock (unlike forbidden planet) so I go there all the time go get my manga. They also have a great selection of artbooks. The staff are really nice and friendly too.
10
Worlds Apart is my favourite shop in all of Birmingham and my number one go-to for when I am in town. The staff members are so kind, welcoming, and all-around lovely. There are comic books, manga, danmei, and an incredible selection of collectibles and merchandise. If you are a nerd of any subculture, it may be near impossible for you to leave Worlds Apart empty handed. And of course, my favourite corner of Worlds Apart is the dedicated LGBT+ section. I am incredibly grateful to be able to find so many wonderful queer stories all in one place♡.
Mark Deadman
Ground floor packed with collectibles of all descriptions. Even if you're not looking for anything in particular you will likely walk out with some or other new addition to your collection. Also the most extensive selection of loungefly bags that I think I have seen anywhere. If that is your thing then you should definitely visit. However the best for me was kept upstairs. Comics are my thing and this place absolutely keeps pace with the best of them when it comes to sheer range and depth of what is on offer. Make sure you have your wants list on hand for this one because you're gonna need it. I filled some gaps in my Dreamwave Transformers runs, and the guy behind the counter was really helpful in opening up a couple of bagged issues for me to confirm they were what I needed. I guess this won't be local for everyone, and even I only had a chance to visit passing through. But if you're in the area make the effort to get there and you won't be disappointed.
