Built by fans.
Curated for you.
Senpai & Co. is an independent manga, light novel, and print-edition webcomic bookstore in Vancouver, Washington, focused on discovery, community, and hard-to-find titles.
We specialize in curated selections, used manga trade-ins, and helping people find titles they can’t always get through big retailers. Whether you’re looking for a new release, a hard-to-find volume, or something completely unexpected, we’re here to help you discover your next favorite series.
What makes us different?
We are more than a bookstore. We are a space built around discovery and community.
We focus on helping people find new series they'll love, not just blindly recommending whatever's popular.
At Senpai & Co., you’ll find:
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Curated manga, light novels, and print-edition webcomics (not just whatever’s trending)
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A strong selection of used and hard-to-find titles
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A title request system that helps track down specific volumes
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In-store events, artist pop ups, and community driven experiences
Team
Meet the People Behind the Shop
In 2025, a small team of fans came together to build Senpai & Co. from the ground up.
What started as collecting, reading, and recommending turned into a space where we could share that with others: helping people find new series, track down hard-to-find volumes, and just hang out around something we all love.
If you’ve ever asked for a recommendation, requested a title, or stopped in just to browse, you’ve already interacted with us... we’re the ones behind the counter.
Operations and Management
Shanon Mayer
Runs operations and keeps the shop stocked with everything from new releases to hidden gems.
Current favorite reads:
Shangri-La Frontier
My Isekai Life
Minato's Laundromat
Marketing and Vibes
Ashe Bowden
Handles marketing, curation, and probably put that book you're holding on the shelf.
Current favorite reads:
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Fullmetal Alchemist
Anything Junji Ito
Accounting
Connie Compher
Keeps everything running behind the scenes and is slowly being converted into an otaku.
Current reads:
The Apothecary Diaries
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity