Ghibli's first US pop-up opens in Torrance.

Published: 2026-07-01T05:35:28.346Z

Donguri Republic, Studio Ghibli's official merch chain, opens its first U.S. pop-up in Torrance, CA this June. VIZ Media runs the six-month shop at Del Amo Fashion Center, stocking officially licensed

Why it matters: VIZ just stress-tested U.S. demand for premium Ghibli merch without a permanent lease, the tote and bookmark tie-ins are a loyalty play.

Source: https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/first-ever-official-studio-ghibli-store-opens-in-u-s-this-month/

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