A new storage solution from the 100-yen shop DAISO has been making waves online in Japan: the "Manga Book Assembly Storage Case." While its name suggests it's for manga, its versatile size makes it perfect for displaying figures, anime collectibles, and more, all for just 550 yen.
After model-loving YouTuber "Panpakapan" shared it, the product exploded in popularity, with many exclaiming it's an "absolute god-tier product," "super value," and a "must-buy."
The YouTuber who showcased this item, "Panpakapan," regularly reviews model kits and shares creative ways to repurpose 100-yen shop items.
The star of the show this time is the "Manga Book Assembly Storage Case," priced at 550 yen. It consists of six panels, and once assembled, measures approximately 35cm wide, 16cm deep, and 22cm high. Compared to DAISO's previously popular Assembly Transparent Display Case (27cm wide, 18cm deep, 23cm high), the new case is wider but slightly shallower, with a similar height.
To test its storage capacity, the video first shows the assembly process according to the package instructions. The panels come in three sizes—large, medium, and small—with two of each. One large panel serves as the door, the other as the back panel. The medium panels have a slot on one side and a protrusion on the other.
The side with the protrusion forms the bottom of the storage case, and the door panel can be set to open either upwards or downwards, depending on your preference.
Once assembled, it's time to test its storage prowess. It can hold up to 22 common shonen, shojo, and B6-sized seinen manga volumes. It also fits Nintendo Switch game cases, and if you're just storing game cartridges, it can hold around 30 of them.
One of the case's biggest selling points is its generous width, despite its horizontal design. With bookends, you can display your favorite manga and figures together in the same case. When placed horizontally, the cases can even be stacked up to three layers high.
But wait, there's more! It can also be placed vertically, accommodating large figures nearly 30cm tall. Placing figures inside not only gives them a more refined display quality but also effectively protects them from dust. Add a small LED light on top for illumination, and the whole setup looks even more premium.
The video also points out that this new storage case differs in size from DAISO's previous "Assembly Transparent Display Case" (also 550 yen), and the new transparent material has a slight yellowish tint. If you're particular about color, it's a good idea to check it out before purchasing.
Upon seeing this manga storage case, netizens flooded the comments with praise: "So incredibly creative!" "I've been looking for a transparent storage case this exact size!" "Most 1/7 scale figures should fit inside." "Displaying merchandise alongside the original manga is absolutely brilliant!"
This storage case has garnered significant attention from collectors because it perfectly fills the void between "model cases that are too small" and "display cabinets that are too large" on the market. For those who love showcasing their manga, figures, and merchandise together, it's truly a practical gem from the 100-yen store.
▼ YouTuber "Panpakapan"'s introduction video
However, this product has sparked a buying frenzy, and it's not available at all DAISO stores in Japan, with many netizens reporting it's hard to find. So, if you're in Japan, fellow pop culture enthusiasts, you might want to hunt for it to see if it meets your needs. As for Taiwan, we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed that it gets introduced there!
via： YouTuber「ぱんぱかっパン」頻道