Studio Ghibli fans in Southern California have a new reason to celebrate. Viz Media announced that Donguri Republic, the Japanese retail chain specializing in official Ghibli merchandise, is opening its first U.S. pop-up store at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California. The store opens June 23 and will run through December 31.

The pop-up will stock over 400 exclusive products and gifts inspired by Studio Ghibli's films. Whether you're hunting for Spirited Away collectibles, My Neighbor Totoro apparel, or Howl's Moving Castle accessories, this is the place to find them all in one spot.

The grand opening features a promotional incentive: customers who spend $100 or more will receive a limited-edition Donguri Republic Los Angeles tote bag. There's also a tie-in with Studio Ghibli Fest 2026, the theatrical screening series running across North America. Attendees of those screenings can grab exclusive film-strip style bookmarks with qualifying purchases at the pop-up.

This marks a meaningful expansion for Donguri Republic beyond Japan, where the chain has built a reputation as the go-to destination for high-quality Studio Ghibli goods. The pop-up format allows the company to test the U.S. market while giving West Coast fans a rare opportunity to browse official merchandise in person—something that's been difficult outside of convention appearances and online shopping.

For longtime Ghibli enthusiasts and casual fans alike, the six-month window offers plenty of time to check out what's available. Given that Studio Ghibli merchandise tends to sell out quickly, especially limited-edition items, visiting early in the pop-up's run might be worth planning around.

Del Amo Fashion Center is located in Torrance, making it accessible to fans throughout the Los Angeles area and beyond.