The grand opening of “KOTOBUKIYA US ONLINE,” the official e-commerce site for North America by Kotobukiya
KOTOBUKIYA US ONLINE, KOTOBUKIYA's official e-commerce site for North America, will have its grand opening in March 2025. Direct sales of Japanese content IPs to North American fans have begun.
The site will begin selling Kotobukiya figures and plastic models, which have a large global fan base, directly to fans in North America. The site offers limited-edition items and products with purchase privileges that are not available at other retailers, and will provide local customers with a more comfortable shopping experience through an improved user experience and stable logistics based on Shopify's Plus plan, utilizing the convenience and reliability of an official online store that can seamlessly release pre-orders after manufacturers start accepting orders. We will provide an even more comfortable shopping experience for local customers through an improved user experience and stable logistics.
In addition, figures of notable content, such as the "VAMPIRE SERIES," "METAPHOR: REFANTAGGIO," and "TRIGUN," which are highly popular in North America, are available with a purchase bonus to commemorate the opening.
Shopify's Plus Plan to Support Kotobukiya's e-commerce Expansion
eLife worked with Kotobukiya to plan and develop the e-commerceCreation of Digital Site with the "Cross-border e-commerce All-in-One Package" utilizing Shopify's Plus plan for major Shopify companies. We not only built a simple sales platform, but as a Shopify Plus partner, we also provided site design and operational support that reflected the brand's world view and supported its expansion in the North American market.
▼ What is Shopify?
Shopify was founded in 2006 in Ottawa, Canada, and since then has become a global commerce leader for retail businesses of all sizes, supporting millions of businesses in more than 175 countries to date. Shopify is the largest retail business start-up, expansion, marketing, and operations management The company offers one of the largest commerce platforms available.
▼ What is "Shopify's Plus Plan"?
Shopify's Plus Plan is designed for larger companies and brands, and offers features and services that support integration and collaboration with core systems such as the Certification Infrastructure (CIAM), product database, and ERP.
Reference: About Shopify's Plus Plan
https://www.shopify.com/jp/plus
Examples of Shopify D2C Support by eLife
KAMEDA SEIKA CO., LTD. Mail Order Ichiba｜Official Online Shop (KAMEDA SEIKA CO., LTD.)
TIGER MACHINE BOTTLE - Stainless Steel Bottle - Online Shop ( TIGER CORPORATION )
ISSO TEA - Cross-border e-commerce site specializing in organic Japanese tea ( ISSO Corporation)
eLife Cross-border e-commerce All-in-One Package
eLife leverages its expertise as a Shopify Plus partner to provide holistic support to help companies break into the global marketplace, as well as in Japan. The "Cross-border e-commerce All-in-One Package" is based on the advanced Shopify platform, but also provides comprehensive support for companies embarking on overseas market expansion, including language, logistics, tax and legal measures, and a wide range of other overseas markets.
▼ Learn more about eLife Cross-border e-commerce All-in-One Package
https://www.elife.co.jp/service/ec/
