Frequently Asked Questions
An independent online manga bookstore based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Formerly a cafe and manga bookstore located in East Toronto. we have left the restaurant business behind.
A cafe where you can read manga. Manga cafes are a staple in Japan, but these novelty cafes are starting to pop up worldwide.
Please read our blog post entry on the topic here.
Please note that we are a manga bookstore and a cafe in name and spirit only.
We have a permanent pop-up store located inside 222 Spadina Market at Chinatown Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
The location carries a rotating selection of manga. Our full catalogue is available online.
Current business hours for 222 Spadina Market are weekends from 12pm to 6pm. Hours are subject to change at the discretion of 222 Spadina Market.
Cash, credit cards, and e-transfer payment options accepted in-store.
No in-store pickup options available for online orders.
We are not the owners of 222 Spadina Market. We are simply a vendor renting shelf space with them.
Browse our full catalog here.
We specialize in manga box sets, bundles (full series sets, etc.), special editions (omnibus, deluxe, collector's editions, etc.), and pre-orders.
We also have a growing list of light novels, manhua, manhwa, artbooks, and more.
Our library has not attained its final form yet. We are adding new titles every month.
All books in our store are in English.
If there are any exceptions, the language will be specified in the title of the book.
We currently only sell brand new manga.
We are currently not buying or selling any used/pre-owned/second-hand manga volumes
We are planning to do so in the future. Stay tuned for updates on this.
Special Orders are products that are currently not in stock, but are available to buy.
When a Special Order is made, we source it from our suppliers.
Please note that since these products are not in stock, it will take time to receive and ship these products to you.
We ship worldwide!
Please read our full shipping policy before placing your order.
If you find a lower price from a Canadian retailer, we'll match it.
Found a better deal elsewhere? Submit your price matching request by emailing us at info@theoneshotmangacafe.com
How it works:
- Submit a request with proof of the lower price.
- We’ll review your request within 3 business days.
- If approved, you’ll receive store credit or a partial refund for the price difference.
Eligibility:
- Price matching is available for Canadian orders only.
- Competing offers must be in CAD.
- The item must have been purchased from One-Shot Manga Cafe within the last 7 days.
- One-Shot Manga Cafe has the right to approve or reject any price match request.
Yes, we sell gift cards. Instant delivery. Perfect for gifting a fellow manga enjoyer.
No expiration date. Valid for use on the online store only.
Yes, we can convert your old gift card and gift certificate into a new eGift Card of the same value, for use on our online store!
Please contact us if:
a) If you donated your old manga volumes to us in exchange for a gift card AND never redeemed it
OR
b) If you received a paper gift certificate (on paper) AND never redeemed it.