The Best Gifts For Anime Fans
If you have a manga or anime lover in your life, Finding them the perfect gift can be a daunting undertaking. The whole wide world of anime has a huge collection of gifts to choose from... perhaps too huge. So we're here to help you narrow it down. We scoured the book stores, gift shops, and fan boards to help you find the best gifts for anime fans.
YKLL My Hero Academia Gift Set
Be the hero
If you can’t decide which gift to give your MHA fan, don’t worry: YKLL has you covered with everything. This bundle includes stickers, face masks, a drawstring backpack, keychain, bracelets, phone ring holder (pop socket), button pins, and a necklace lanyard. All 50 stickers are waterproof, and no two are the same, making them perfect for laptop computers, folders, skateboards, and more. The drawstring bag has handy straps to carry like a backpack and is water-resistant as well. The lanyard is almost 18-inches long and has printed photos of My Hero Academia characters. This is the perfect assortment and the perfect gift.
Pros:
- 60 items in total
- All items can fit in the backpack
- Backpack printed with official MHA logo
Cons:
- Pop socket sticker could use additional glue
- The keyring is very tight
Anime Heroes Naruto Hatake Kakashi Action Figure
Action Jackson-san
Bandai’s Anime Heroes action figures feature a complete set of figures from the popular series Naruto, the story of a young ninja who dreams of becoming the leader of his village. Each figure is perfect for both play and display and comes with 16 different points of articulation. Just under 7-inches tall, the figures are painted in exact detail to their characters and even come with two sets of switchable hands and other accessories specific to the characters. The premium packaging includes Japanese art from the original manga and is suitable for collectors.
Pros:
- Great price
- Easy to articulate
- Stable – they stand up well
Cons:
- Not for children under 3
- Skin tones are a little pale
Easterm Anime Mousepad
Mighty mouse
Easterm’s anime mousepad is a colorful collection of characters from anime and manga, both popular and obscure. We found characters on there from My Hero Academia, Pokemon, Naruto, Kagegurui, and even some old-school characters from Sailor Moon and Robotron. In other words, there’s a little something for everyone on there. Easterm’s mousepad is made of heat-resistant and durable polyester, with a non-slip rubber backing that keeps the mousepad from sliding around. The glossy cloth surface absorbs body oils or spills, making it easy to glide your mouse across. Better still, the high-resolution image will not scratch off or fade away.
Pros:
- Hand-washable
- Standard mousepad size
- Designed for gamers
Cons:
- Your favorite character may not be on it
- Only one image available
Boknait MK Kakegurui Yumeko Jabami Cosplay
Cosplay cool
Cosplay, or costume play, is an entire subculture of anime and manga fandom. Basically, it entails dressing up as your favorite character, and the more detailed your costume is, the more legit you are. That’s why we love Boknait MK’s Yumeko Jabami cosplay from the hit anime Kakegurui. It’s a complete set with every piece that Yumeko wears: pleated skirt, white dress shirt, red school jacket, black tie, laminated school badge, and long black wig. With five sizes to choose from, it even fits small adults. Best of all, each piece is manufactured from quality materials and is machine washable.
Pros:
- The wig needs no styling or cutting
- Also available for Runa cosplay with a dog jacket
- Runa cosplay comes with a white wig
Cons:
- Be careful with sizing
- Other Kakegurui characters not available
My Hero Academia Luminous Backpack
Academia academic
Looking for the perfect back-to-school gift? Send your MHA fan back to Hero Academy with this full-sized, luminescent backpack, complete with the official MHA logo. The Hero Academy logo glows in the dark after about 20 minutes of exposure to sunlight, giving the backpack its own superpower. With two, padded adjustable shoulder straps, two zippered compartments, and a side pouch, the backpack is perfect for school, work, and even camping. It even has an internal USB cable that allows you to charge your devices in the backpack.
Pros:
- Comes with a pack of 50 MHA vinyl stickers
- Includes an MHA Campus Izuku Midoriya journal
- Charging cables included
Cons:
- Adjustable straps slip under heavy weight
- Charging cables are short
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between manga and anime?
The simplest answer is this: manga is a comic book and anime is a cartoon. Over the years, the word “anime” has also come to represent a certain style of animation, characterized by faces with large eyes and small mouths, and hair that spikes in gravity-defying directions.
How do I make sure I have the right size for my cosplay?
Since most anime cosplay bundles originate in Japan, they tend to trend smaller than U.S. sizes. Though there’s typically a conversion chart from metric to standard for the sizing charts, we recommend you read the reviews of any cosplay product to see if other buyers have found their sizes to be too small, then adjust accordingly.
Should I expect longer shipping times on my anime gifts?
If they’re coming from Japan, yes you should. It’s important to check who and where the seller is for your anime gift purchases, especially if you have a birthday or special occasion coming up, and you need the gift to arrive in time.
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