To be the premier destination for authentic licensed merchandise, creating a haven where fans can indulge in their passion for anime, comics, and gaming.
— Animon Life

About Us

Welcome to Animon Life, your premier destination for niche mobile game merchandise and ACG (anime, comics, games) culture! We specialize in offering official, authentic products from beloved titles like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Arknights, and more. Whether you're a collector, cosplayer, or passionate fan, our curated selection is tailored to bring your favorite worlds to life.

Founded in Hayward, California in 2023, we’ve quickly grown into a hub for mobile game enthusiasts and anime lovers. Beyond our physical store, Animon Life fosters global connections by bridging fans across the sea with exclusive merchandise and rare collectibles sourced directly from overseas partners.

We don’t just sell merchandise—we build communities. Through themed events, cosplay gatherings, and our strong social media presence with over 50,000 followers, Animon Life connects fans locally and globally. We’re also proud to support and sponsor local conventions and gatherings, ensuring fans have unforgettable experiences both online and offline.

We are proud to be a small, passionate team of fewer than five people, working tirelessly to provide high-quality products and exceptional service. By shopping with Animon Life, you’re not just buying merchandise—you’re supporting a local small business that thrives on its connection with the community. Every purchase helps us continue to bring joy and creativity to fans while contributing to the vibrant local economy.

A retail store shelf displaying plush toys, character bags, boxed figures, and pins featuring anime and gaming characters.
A display shelf in a store with anime-themed merchandise, including clear plastic pouches with character artwork, pinned kite-like items, and framed art prints related to a popular anime series.

IP Influencing

As an IP influencing shop, Animon is dedicated to creating more than just a retail space. We work tirelessly with a team of experts to recreate the atmosphere and essence of the IPs we represent. Each visit to our shop is an opportunity for customers to immerse themselves in the worlds they love, feeling the passion and dedication we pour into every detail. From curated displays to interactive experiences, we strive to make every visit memorable and magical for fans of all ages.

Find out more about Animon’s previous showroom theme event here.

Official Merchandise Distributor

As an authorized merchandise distributor, Animon collaborates with companies dedicated to creating immersive IPs beyond just gaming. We ensure our merchandise is always up-to-date with the latest releases, working closely with manufacturers to provide a seamless shopping experience for our customers. Our commitment to authenticity and quality ensures that fans can enjoy their favorite IPs to the fullest.

Animon is currently authorized and licensed for the official IP goods below:

  • Genshin Impact

  • Honkai: Star Rail

  • Honkai Impact 3rd

  • Honkai Gakuen

  • Tears of Themis

  • Zenless Zone Zero

For business inquiry, please contact business@animonlife.com.


What is “Animon Life”?

In 2021, a group of California-based ACG(Anime, Comic, Gaming) fans set out to solve a problem: loving ACG(Anime, Comic, Gaming) in North America often meant limited access to authentic merch and few places to share that passion offline. They wanted a name that captured both their nostalgia for the early 2000s anime boom and their vision for a vibrant future.

The Name:
"Animon" blends "anime" and "Digimon"—a playful homage to the digital adventures that defined their childhoods (and taught them how stories could bring people together). But the "Life" half? That’s where the magic happens.

Why "Life"?

We’re here to turn fandom into shared experiences:

  • Collectibles with a Pulse: Every official Genshin Impact bag or Arknights pin we stock isn’t just merch—it’s a conversation starter, a memory waiting to happen.

  • Spaces That Breathe: Our Hayward store and cupsleeve pop-ups are designed to feel like stepping into an ACG hangout spot, whether you’re debating Honkai lore with new friends or spotting someone repping your favorite niche series.

The Animon Promise

We started because we believed ACG love shouldn’t be solitary. Today, we’re proof that when you pair curated, official merch with spaces designed for connection, fandom isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle.

Colorful logo with the word 'Animon' in bold yellow letters with purple outline, and a stylized orange cat face replacing the letter 'a'.
A display of Genshin Impact merchandise, including pins, keychains, and posters, on black metal grid panels with banners featuring characters from the game at a convention or store.
2024 Animon Life Cosplay Gathering

Animon in the Community

We are actively involved and supportive in the local community. Check out some of the past events that we’re part of below!

A young man in a light blue hoodie and a lanyard making a peace sign pose next to a digital display with sponsorship logos and a thank you message for an event called 'SlugCon 2024'.
Poster advertising Sakura Sips, a fan event with anime-style illustrations of female characters, event details including date, location, and times, and a section promoting free swag. The background has a pink cherry blossom theme.

2024 Cherry Blossom Festival Honkai: Star Rail Cupsleeve event collab with Screen Savor

Event poster for New Eridu Takeover happening August 3rd and 4th, 2024, at Zenless Zone Zero Cusp Sleeve Event, San Francisco Japantown East Mall. Features anime-style characters, a girl drinking iced coffee, and event details.

2024 Nihonmachi Festival Zenless Zone Zero Cupsleeve event collab with Screen Savor

Anime-style characters around a tea-themed invitation for a spooky-date event. Text provides event details including date, time, location, and venue.

Honkai: Star Rail Xianzhou Luofu Cupsleeves Event 2025 by AstralCompanionsCupsleeve

Genshin Impact anime gaming convention poster for November 16-17, 2024, promoting Trail Blazer Expo and Honkai Star Rail theme event.
Group of nine cosplayers dressed as various anime and game characters, standing side by side in a room with a plain white wall.

“Night in the Tavern: Trailblazers in Teyvat!”
2024 by PopUmai in Southern California

Faty Con 2024 logo with a circular geometric design and text around it.

Fatui Con 2024 (Virtual & Fan Run)
Link to social media

Flyer for an event called 'Save the date' with anime-style characters wearing hats. The event is on Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Milk Tea Lab, 839 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122. The flyer features a milk tea drink and a logo for 'milk tea lab,' and mentions 'Belobog Astral Companions CupSleeve'.

Honkai: Star Rail Belobog theme Cupsleeves Event 2024 by AstralCompanionsCupsleeve

Four women dressed in colorful costumes standing in front of a celebration backdrop with a large anime character cutout. They are smiling, holding plush toys and a gift box, showcasing a festive cosplay event.

March 7th Cupsleeve Event 2024
by Instagram @riii.cos and @kuri._.san

Event poster for 'Summer in Sumeru' on June 23, 2024, from 2 to 6 PM at Mr. Sun Tea Mountain View in Mountain View, California. Features animated characters with animal ears and ornate costumes, set against a desert landscape with a large sun in the background.

Genshin Impact Summer in Sumeru theme Cupsleeves Event 2024 by scuff.sleeves

Anime-style Halloween-themed illustration of various characters gathered in a tavern. Some characters have devil or ghost features, with a pumpkin, Halloween decorations, and a tavern background. Includes event details for a Halloween fan event in Pomona, California.

“Night in the Tavern: Hoyoween” 2024
by PopUmai in Southern California

Colorful illustration promoting an unofficial love and deep space cupsleeve event featuring anime-style characters with cat ears, with text about schedules and activities.

2025 Cherry Blossom Festival Cupsleeve event collab with Screen Savor

Poster for Anime Gaming Con featuring anime and gaming activities, voice actors, live performances, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and prizes over $2500, scheduled for February 1-2, 2025, at the Big Fresno Fair in Fresno, California.

Anime Gaming Con 2025 by
Anime Gaming Con/Anime Fuse