Legal Notice

Last updated: 2026

This website is owned and operated by The Anime Otaku Ltd, an independent anime and manga retailer operating online and from our store at Westfield London.

Company Information

The Anime Otaku Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Company number: 15115248

Email: contact@theanimeotaku.com

Website Ownership

The Anime Otaku website, our name, branding, logos, original graphics, photographs, written content and other materials created by or for The Anime Otaku are owned by The Anime Otaku Ltd or used with permission.

They may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed or used commercially without our prior permission, except where permitted by law.

Anime, Manga & Third-Party Rights

The Anime Otaku is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by individual anime studios, manga publishers, licensors, manufacturers or franchise owners unless expressly stated otherwise.

Anime and manga titles, characters, artwork, logos, trademarks and other intellectual property displayed in connection with the products we sell remain the property of their respective owners and rights holders.

References to third-party brands and intellectual property are used for identification and to accurately describe the products available through our store.

Products & Licensing

We source products through suppliers, distributors, manufacturers and other appropriate commercial channels.

Where a product is described as officially licensed, this refers to the licensing status of that product and does not imply that The Anime Otaku itself is affiliated with or endorsed by the relevant franchise or rights holder.

Independent Creators

The Anime Otaku supports independent artists, designers and creators through online features and opportunities to showcase or sell their work in our physical store.

Unless otherwise stated, artwork and other intellectual property belonging to a featured creator remains the property of that creator. Featuring a creator on The Anime Otaku does not transfer ownership of their intellectual property to us.

Where creator products are sold directly by The Anime Otaku, this will be distinguished where necessary from products or services supplied directly by an independent creator.

Accuracy of Information

We take reasonable care to ensure information published on our website is accurate and up to date. Product availability, specifications, packaging, release dates and other information may occasionally change, including where information is provided or updated by manufacturers and distributors.

Your rights in relation to products purchased from us are set out in our Terms & Conditions and Returns & Refunds Policy and are not affected by this notice.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites, social media accounts or services operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of third-party websites. Their own terms and policies will apply when you visit them.

Our Policies

Use of our website and purchases from The Anime Otaku are subject, where applicable, to our:

• Terms & Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Returns & Refunds Policy
• Shipping & Delivery Policy

Nothing in this Legal Notice or our other policies is intended to exclude or restrict rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under UK consumer law.

Contact Us

For legal, intellectual property or general enquiries relating to this website, please contact:

The Anime Otaku Ltd
Email: contact@theanimeotaku.com