Welcome to Senpai's Corner!

Founded in 2018 with a deep love for Japanese pop culture, anime, blind-box collecting, and the joy of sharing small moments, Senpai’s Corner has become a go-to destination.

Tucked in the heart of Herndon, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., we are more than just a shop. We’re a joy-filled space where collectors, creators, artists, and friends come together to celebrate all things kawaii, collectible anime, and community.

Our shelves are filled with the latest in Sonny Angels, Smiski, Miffy, Monchhichi, Labubu, Sanrio, and hard-to-find blind boxes. We carry a growing selection of manga, Gundam model kits, Warhammer minis, Pokémon cards, Magic: The Gathering, and other fan-favorite collectibles that speak to every kind of collector, from soft and sweet to bold and battle-ready.

At our heart, we are community-driven. Our product drops draw hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of visitors, and our free outdoor meetups are a celebration of the people who make this space magical - with blind-box trading, local artist alleys, vendor pop-ups, and free raffles. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, you’re always welcomed with open arms (and maybe a free sticker or two).

We’re honored to say that collectors come from all around the world to visit us, especially when traveling through the nation’s capital, and so many have told us, “We wish we could visit more often!” That’s why, due to insistent public demand, we launched our online store, so fans near and far can still experience the same joy, magic, and curated cuteness we bring to our local community. We love being able to spoil our guests with cool stuff, whether they shop in person or online.

Your support means the world to us. Every purchase you make, whether it’s a rare pull, a last-minute gift, or your hundredth Smiski, helps a small business continue doing what it loves: building community, spreading joy, and supporting local creators.