Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Center (BBCC) launched multiple new outlets recently, and we got to attend some of the openings. The shopping centre has certainly become the go-to destination for fans of Japanese culture, anime, manga, and cutting-edge youth fashion.
With a series of exclusive pop-ups, specialty stores, and collaborative spaces, LaLaport BBCC is the mall that promises something exciting for everyone. During our tour around the mall, we checked out some of their recently-launched stores so let’s learn a little more about them.
Animate Pop-Up Store
Last month, the much-anticipated “Animate MALAYSIA POP-UP STORE” opened at LaLaport BBCC’s Gourmet Street, marking the first of its kind in Malaysia. This 103-square-meter store offers 30,000+ anime and manga-related goods from Japan, capturing the hearts of local anime enthusiasts. The store will remain open until 31st May 2025, giving fans the chance to access official character merchandise like never before.
Doko Koko Nijisanji Virtual Liver Café
LaLaport BBCC is already a hotbed for pop culture events, regularly attracting crowds of 30,000 visitors. Each month, Doko Koko collaborates with different anime studios or companies and is currently collaborating with Nijisanji ENG for a Nijisanji Virtual Liver Café. As seen in the photos above, the food on the menu was absolutely divine.
Youth-focused Japanese Apparel Stores Are Now Open
If you love fashion or Japanese fashion to be exact, then you’re going to want to check out some of these newly-opened stores. These include:
1. comcoca by Adapt Retailing (Minato-ku, Tokyo): Fast fashion and trendsetters for adults, offering high-quality, affordable style
2. 9090 and Younger Song by Yutori (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo): Street-style brands inspired by youth culture.
3. WEGO (Minato-ku, Tokyo): A flagship store blending streetwear with affordability
4. Nautica.jp: Modern Japanese-inspired streetwear designed for effortless everyday comfort and style
Whether you’re an anime fan, a fashion enthusiast, or someone seeking the latest in youth culture, LaLaport BBCC is the place to be. With more exciting brands and events on the horizon, this iconic destination invites you to experience a shopping mall like no other. So what are you waiting for? Come and visit the mall and check out these stores while you still can!
Check out our Reel from our recent visit:
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