Animate
Manga and Book Shop in St Julian's · 36 St George's Road, St Julian's, Malta
Enquire through VisitMalta.co.ukServices, hours and details last checked against Animate's own published information.
Animate is the manga-focused outlet of the Agenda Bookshop group in St Julian's, on Lower Ross Street. The group's range includes graphic novels and manga alongside bestsellers, children's books and collectibles, and its stores take online orders for collection. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Animate is the Agenda Bookshop group's specialist branch for fans of Japanese comics and illustrated storytelling, and the group lists it in St Julian's, the nightlife and dining district just north of Sliema. For a UK reader the idea is familiar: a dedicated corner of the high street where manga volumes, graphic novels and related collectibles sit together instead of being squeezed onto one shelf of a general store.
The branch belongs to the same family as the group's ordinary bookshops and the 8 Till Late convenience outlets, so you can browse in person and also use the shared online catalogue. It is listed in our directory of bookshops in Malta, and the group's 8 Till Late outlet on Tower Road in Sliema is a short hop along the coast.
Manga, graphic novels and collectibles
The group's online shop has a dedicated Graphic Novels and Manga heading, and its bestseller lists regularly feature series volumes such as Boruto and box sets of popular titles. Alongside comics there are fantasy, romance, science fiction, thriller and young adult sections, which helps if you are shopping for a teenager who reads across genres.
Collectibles form another strand, with sealed Pokémon trading card booster packs promoted across the group's Malta and Gozo stores. Prices on the group's online shop start from €0.50 for some titles. Ask through our form if you need to know whether a specific volume or set is on the shelves in St Julian's.
Buying online and picking up
Because the shops share one website, you can order before you fly and collect from an outlet once you land. Titles already in stock arrive within two to four working days, books ordered from abroad commonly take fourteen to twenty-eight working days, and out-of-stock items are shipped when the publisher reprints. Delivery to a home address is offered for orders over €25.
Anyone returning a delivered book has fourteen days from receipt, after first contacting customer care. A holiday in this part of the island is easy to plan around; our hotels in Sliema and St Julian's page lists places to stay nearby, and the where to stay in Malta guide compares other bases.
The Agenda group behind the shop
Agenda Bookshop presents itself as the leading books and magazines retailer in Malta, with shops in busy places such as the airport, Valletta and the main shopping centres. Its stated aim is to stock the latest international bestsellers and a broad run of new titles every day, on a scale a UK reader would recognise from a larger high-street chain.
Outlets are spread widely, from Valletta and Mosta to Naxxar, Qormi and Victoria in Gozo, so a shopper based elsewhere can still collect an order close to where they are staying. If you are crossing to the sister island, the Gozo guide is a useful companion, and the about Malta overview sets the islands in context for first-time visitors.
Around St Julian's
St Julian's is a lively bay area with restaurants, bars and a busy waterfront, so a trip to the shop slots neatly into an evening out. If you want more to do during the day, browse things to do in Malta or take a boat or bus to the capital using our Valletta guide.
Anyone building a longer break can start with our Malta holidays overview and the Mdina guide for a quieter day out. Planning flights from home? The flights to Malta page covers routes from UK airports, and the Malta weather guide helps you pack for the month you travel.
To ask about stock or collection at Animate, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.
Questions about Animate
Where is Animate located?
The Agenda Bookshop group lists Animate at No 1B Lower Ross Street in St Julian's. Our directory record carries a different street address, so confirm the location through the enquiry form before making a special journey.
Does Animate sell manga?
It is presented as the group's manga shop, and the group's catalogue has a Graphic Novels and Manga section. Stock changes frequently, so ask us to pass on a question if you need a particular series or volume.
Can I collect an online order from Animate?
Yes. The group lets customers collect online orders from any Agenda Bookshop, 8 Till Late or Animate outlet. In-stock books are normally ready within two to four working days, and imported titles take several weeks.
How much does home delivery cost?
Home delivery is offered on orders over €25. The group's information does not print a separate delivery fee for smaller orders, so collecting from an outlet is the simple alternative for a small purchase.
Does the shop sell anything besides books?
The wider group sells stationery, journals, gifts, gift vouchers and sealed Pokémon trading card booster packs, as well as newspapers and magazines. Ask whether the St Julian's outlet carries a particular item before you visit.
What are Animate's opening hours?
No opening hours are published for individual outlets. The group's customer service website operates on weekdays only, so send your question through the VisitMalta.co.uk form and we will pass it to the business.
Practical information
Animate is listed by the group at No 1B Lower Ross Street, St Julian's. Our directory record gives a different street address, so confirm the location before travelling, and note that no opening hours are printed for individual outlets. Online orders can be collected here or at any other Agenda Bookshop, 8 Till Late or Animate outlet. For questions about stock or collection, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Animate website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.