Our collections started with just one book, then eventually it became ten, then hundreds, and of course, no matter how many, these needed a home. The pleasure of collecting books aside from reading them endlessly is looking at your prized possessions and see how far you've collected and agree to the taste you've curated. Books can be placed anywhere, but nothing beats placing them in its own shelf.
Manga shelving is different from normal books since volumes are thinner and smaller, with lesser width. We don't really want double-stacking your collection too, right?
Here are our bookshelf recommendations that you might be interested in (and available locally):
OTYM-3217-BS
Pros
- Has a shorter version
- Nordic-style aesthetic
- Can fit 38 regular-sized volumes per row and 190 regular-sized volumes for the entire shelf, but we recommend not overfilling it to avoid sagging.
- Perfect for putting your books on the living room as a decorative furniture along with frames, acrylic stands, etc.
Cons
- Open air
- You may need bookends
- The legs are thin and might bend to one side if the books are not properly placed on both sides
MAXI III 4 Tier Cabinet with Door
- Price: ₱1,495.00-3,295.00 (Depending on the number of tiers)
- Buy on: AllHome (Branch/Online), Lazada
Pros
- Available in three colors: white, oak, walnut
- There are 2/3/4/5-tier versions
- With easy open doors to protect books from light and dust
- Can fit 16 books per tier, 64 for the entire shelf
- Single stacking (books don't stack at the back and the front, covering some books)
- Tankobonbon uses this shelf
Cons
- Could fit lesser volumes for the price
- Manga magazines can't stand
- Takes a long time to assemble
- Thin wood, you can't place heavier volumes on the upper tiers else it will sag.
- The last tier is not elevated and is very close to the floor. In case your area is prone to flooding, elevate this shelf.
Alternatives
- Weext 4 Layer Shelves With Door Lock (Shopee, Lazada)
- Hakone 4 Layer Shelves With Door Lock (Shopee, Lazada)
Elle 4 Layer Storage Shelf
Pros
- Always a buy 1 take 1 offer
- Available in three colors: natural, beech, dark brown
- There are 3-tier versions (but we recommend the 4-tier more as its more cost efficient)
- Easy to assemble
- Back and sides are fully covered, but the back is thin
- Can fit 16 books per tier, 64 for the entire shelf
- Single stacking (books don't stack at the back and the front, covering some books)
- Tankobonbon uses this shelf
Cons
- Thin wood, you can't place heavier volumes on the upper tiers else it will sag.
- Manga magazines can't stand.
- The last tier is not elevated and is very close to the floor. In case your area is prone to flooding, elevate this shelf.
Alternatives
- HomeHuk Hakone 4 Layer Utility Cabinet (Lazada)
- Weext 4 Layer Utility Cabinet (Lazada, Shopee)
- Weext Wide 5 Layer Bookshelves (Lazada)
- Multishelves MS-20 4-Tier Display Shelf (Shopee)
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4 layer Utility/Book Shelf (Shopee)
Nolly Office Shelf Cabinet
- Price: ₱6,995.00
- Buy on: AllHome (Branch/Online)
Pros
- Available in two colors: white, brown
- There are 40 cm / 80 cm / 120 cm width versions
- Back and sides are fully covered
- Can fit 65 books per tier, 325 for the entire shelf for single stacking
- Elevated lower tier
Cons
- Thin wood, you can't place heavier volumes on the upper tiers else it will sag.
- Double stacking, too deep
- Each tier is too high
Guolipin 8-Tier Bookcase
- Price: ₱5,194.00
- Buy on: Shopee
Pros
- Available in two colors: white, light brown
- There are 5/7/8-tier versions
- Back and sides are fully covered
- Can fit 17 books per tier, 136 for the entire shelf
- Perfect height for manga
Cons
- Thin wood, you can't place heavier volumes on the upper tiers else it will sag.
- Manga magazines can't stand.
- Larger-trim and hardbound can't stand.
- The last tier is not elevated and is very close to the floor. In case your area is prone to flooding, elevate this shelf.
Maharlika LQXX-5-90 Multi-Layer Bamboo Wooden Bookshelf
Pros
- Adjustable height
- There are 3/4/5-tier versions
- Can fit 48 books per tier, 240 for the entire shelf
- Elevated lower tier
- Lightweight
- Easy to assemble
- Manga magazines, omnibuses, hardbound books can stand
Cons
- Open air
- One color
- You might need to buy another shelf to maximize the given height
IKEA
The largest IKEA branch in the world is opening this Fall in the MOA complex, Pasay City. Plus, their online store is also opening soon! Their bookcases are known to be widely used by manga collectors in the West, and of course, since they're coming here in our country, we shouldn't miss out! If you're going to IKEA, we recommend you to bring a book or two to double-check the size if it's to your liking.
IKEA is known to have a fun assemble-it-yourself guide that you can download online and play with their app's AR feature to check if a furniture of theirs is fit to your room.
IKEA Billy Bookcase
- Price: ~₱5,400.00
- Buy on: IKEA (See online)
Pros
- Available in three colors: white, wood, dark brown
- Can fit 84 books per tier, 504 for the entire shelf
- Elevated lower tier
- Easy to assemble
- Has multiple versions (corner, shorter width, shorter height, tri-division, glass door, etc.)
- Tankobonbon's Most Recommended
Cons
- This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device.
- Double stacking, too deep
- Tiers are too high for regular manga
IKEA Gersby Bookcase
- Price: ~₱2,500.00
- Buy on: IKEA (See online)
Pros
- Can fit 32 books per tier, 160 for the entire shelf
- Elevated lower tier
- Easy to assemble
- Single stacking (books don't stack at the back and the front, covering some books)
Cons
- One color
- Lightweight and wobbly if empty
- Thin wood, prone to sagging—don't overfill
- Tiers are too high for regular manga
IKEA Bestå Cabinet
- Price: ~₱7,060.00
- Buy on: IKEA (See online)
Pros
- Can fit 30 books per tier, 180 for the entire shelf
- Elevated lower tier
- Easy to assemble
- Available in three colors: white, black-brown, walnut
Cons
- Double stacking, too deep
- Tiers are too high for regular manga
- Thin wood, prone to sagging—don't overfill
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit
- Price: ~₱8,800.00
- Buy on: IKEA (See online)
Pros
- Can fit 30 books per tier, 180 for the entire shelf
- Easy to assemble
- Available in three colors: white, black-brown, walnut
- Manga magazines, larger-trim and hardbound can stand.
Cons
- Open front and back
- Double stacking, too deep
- The last tier is not elevated and is very close to the floor. In case your area is prone to flooding, elevate this shelf.
Check more of IKEA's Bookcases here
These are not sponsored. If you have recommendations that are not included in this list that we think is suitable for storing manga, you may comment down below.