It’s been an emotionally charged year for anime fans, with theAttack on Titananime adaptation coming to an end with a high-octane finale and the ongoingShibuya Incident ArcinJujutsu Kaisenkilling off a flurry of popular characters during Mahito’s demonic war against the sorcerers.
While it’s important to check on your anime friends and family members all year round,Christmasis a special event to fuel their passion for the medium through gift-giving, and there are several products on the market catering to individual franchises. To save you time searching online this holiday season, here are the best anime gift ideas to consider.
Tamagotchi Spy x Family - Spy Green
The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook
Top 100 Anime Scratch Off Poster
Fullmetal Alchemist Pocket Watch
Bandai Spirits Yuji Itadori Jujutsu Kaisen Figuarts Figure
Jujutsu Kaisen Key Animation Vol. 2
Banpresto Levi Attack on Titan The Final Season Figure
Secretlab Titan Evo - Attack on Titan Special Edition
One Piece Beanie
One Piece Zoro (Enma) Funko Pop!
Bandai Spirits Ichibansho Ichiban Demon Slayer Tanjiro Kamado (Tengen Uzui Is Here) Figure
Demon Slayer Manga Box Set
Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 1
Chainsaw Man Manga Box Set
Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set
Best Anime Christmas Gift Ideas
A pastime novelty with a twist
If your childhood took place during the 90s, you encountered a Tamagotchi during the craze and digital pets have made a comeback recently. This product, however, puts a spin on the vintage game by getting you to play the role of Loid and take care of Anya instead of an animal. Feed her peanuts if she’s hungry, gain up to 14 costumes, and anticipate a cameo from Henry Henderson if you end up being a good carer.
Time to bring the iconic dishes to life
Every anime fan has admired and possibly drooled over the delicious-looking bowls of ramen or bento boxes from Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli franchise, and this cookbook is going to show you how to get the food off the screen and into your stomach. The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook has more than 50 fan-created recipes to try, including the skillet bacon and eggs from Howl’s Moving Castle, and the ramen with ham from Ponyo.
A visual watchlist is always better
In the digital age, anime fans are accustomed to using the MAL app to keep track of what animes they’ve watched, but a scratch-off poster makes the process much more enjoyable. With over 100 animes to discover, the poster uses gold foil to conceal the titles you haven’t seen, spanning a variety of genres from romance to sci-fi. Classics like Death Note and newer shows like Jujutsu Kaisen are present and accounted for which boasts the poster’s variety.
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This Fullmetal Alchemist box set includes a necklace with the Nicholas Flamel logo relating to alchemy, a silver ring, and the pocket watch carried by the protagonist, Edward Elric, inscribed with the same reminder shown in the anime and manga. Not only is this a great gift for cosplayers, but it also serves as an excellent attraction that can be displayed within the sleek black and gold box.
With so much to choose from in the anime product line, you’re sure to find something for the weeb in your life. Even classic animes like Fullmetal Alchemist are still producing quality products for superfans and theStudio Ghiblicookbook could even be a great way to introduce a chef to the world of anime. If you or someone you know is already thinking about setting a New Year’s resolution in 2024, then make the goal to watch more anime and take the scratch-off poster as your guide, and if there’s a millennial in your friend group, surprise them with the Tamagotchi /Spy x Familycrossover.
Best Jujutsu Kaisen Gifts
Fans are bagging this figure in a Black Flash
Joining FiguartsZERO, the Yuji Itadori fixed-pose figure freezes the sorcerer unleashing a Black Flash attack while wearing his Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College uniform. The officially licensed figure is built using ABS and PVC and stands approximately 7.5 inches tall and the rising base allows the character to be suspended mid-pose while deploying the attack for an action-packed aesthetic.
Do you know a manga artist enthusiast?
It’s always interesting to see how a manga translates into animation and what key panels the studio keeps from the source material. For Jujutsu Kaisen fans who take a particular interest in the artistic side of the production, Volume 2 of the Key Animation collection fromStudio MAPPA’s workcollects artwork from episodes 14-24 with a cover illustration by Tadashi Hiramatsu and the book also compiles iconic scenes from the anime including Yuji Itadori’s Black Flash and Satoru Gojo’s Hollow Purple.
The Black Flash Itadori figure is a fantastic action piece that can serve as a staple product on your memorabilia shelf, with incredible detail packed into the sculpture that makes the sorcerer burst to life. This officially licensed product is non-articulated but the dark matter surrounding the character from the cursed technique is particularly impressive. The Key Animation volume is packed with essential material if you’re interested in studying the art of anime and keen on seeing some behind-the-scenes work.
Best Attack on Titan Gifts
The Devil of Paradis returns
Banpresto offers this 6.3-inch tall figure of Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan season 4 and the figure is non-articulated complete with a removable base for easy display. Amazon currently has a 24% reduction on this figure, which is a steal for a model of the captain.
A throne fit for Historia
If you don’t mind purchasing a gift on the pricier side for that devout Attack on Titan fan, then look no further than the Titan Evo chair from Secretlab. This special edition comes in a cream, beige, brown, and green colorway to match the design of the Scouts uniform and the front and back of the backrest are embroidered with the Wings of Freedom. For the price, Secretlab chairs are perfectly ergonomic, designed for comfort and support while flaunting your favorite franchise, as there are several other special editions from DC, video games, Game of Thrones, and more.
If you’re struggling to decide which Attack on Titan character to go with for a gift idea, Levi Ackerman is a safe bet because he’s at least in every fan’s top 3 characters list and this figure from Banpresto flaunts the sharp season 4 style that humanity’s greatest soldier wore during the assault on Marley. Choosing the right desk chair to match your vibe can be tricky, as it acts as a focal point in the room, but if you’re an Attack on Titan fan, you would want to see the Wings of Freedom every day. Secretlab chairs are some of the best, customizable thrones on the market, and the price guarantees they will last for years.
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Best One Piece Gifts
Become King of the Pirates
Monkey D. Luffy’s jolly roger is a sight for sore eyes (if you’re a fan of the anime and not an enemy at sea) which makes this simple, black hat a safe gift to pick up for a fan. The acrylic beanie has a skull and crossbones with a straw hat embroidered on the fold for a minimalist look, and Amazon is currently stocking sizes for both adults and youths.
Who wouldn’t want a glow-in-the-dark Zoro?
This vinyl Funko Pop! of Roronoa Zoro from One Piece is number #1288 in the Pop! Animation series and features the bounty hunter wielding the Enma sword, which is known to be one of the 21 Great Grade Swords. What makes this Funko Pop! unique is its ability to glow in the dark to capture the purple glow of the sword in the anime, and the character can be seen sporting a shirtless outfit with a chonmage hairstyle.
One Piecenow has three entry points for potential fans: the manga source material by Eiichiro Oda, the anime adaptation, and the new Netflix live-action series that released this year, and these series also produce a boat-load of merch. The beanie is a discreet way to show your love for the franchise without looking like a pirate on the streets, and since most One Piece fans love Roronoa Zoro in some capacity, this colorful Funko Pop! should leave the recipient satisfied by having the most feared pirate hunter in their collection.
Best Demon Slayer Gifts
Tanjiro’s battle stances are unbeatable.
From Bandai Spirits comes this Tanjiro Kamado figure, dubbed “Tengen Uzui Is Here”, as the protagonist takes on a fighting pose, katana in hand, from a rooftop. The statue stands approximately 5.5” tall and flaunts identical detail to Tanjiro’s likeness in the sculpture. Walmart is offering a slight discount reducing the price by $5 if you want to grab a quick reduction.
Follow Tanjiro & Nezuko’s journey from the beginning
Containing the complete series, volumes 1-23, of the original manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, the Demon Slayer Manga Box Set follows Tanjiro Kamado and his sister, Nezuko, who’s brutally turned into a demon one tragic night that sets her brother on the path to becoming a demon slayer. Both Target and Amazon have huge reductions on this product at the moment, which makes a great Christmas bargain.
With the anime adaptation still on air,Demon Slayerfans may want to read the manga series before the final part premieres to flesh out the characters and lore. If you’ve only collected the first volume, but you’re itching for more, now’s the chance to jump on this incredible reduction and there’s also a double-sided poster included in the box set. The attention to detail crafted into this Bandai Spirits figure helps to capture the intensity of the Entertainment District arc, making this a must-have product for fans of the anime.
Best Manga Gift Ideas
Introduce a friend to the world of sorcery this Christmas
If you’re looking to introduce someone to the world of Jujutsu Kaisen or you want to build upon a fan’s love for the anime by transitioning them to the manga, the very first tankobon is the only place to start. This chapter will debut many of the central characters, depict the core rules of being a sorcerer, and set the tone of the narrative as readers follow Yuji Itadori’s story after swallowing a piece of a demon known as Ryomen Sukuna, which ignites a supernatural war.
Containing the complete series, volumes 1-23, of the original manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, the Demon Slayer Manga Box Set follows Tanjiro Kamado and his sister, Nezuko, who’s brutally turned into a demon one tragic night that sets her brother on the path to becoming a demon slayer. Both Target and Amazon are slicing costs from the full $200 price, boasting a massive discount.
A must-have collection for Dragon Ball Z die-hards
This Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set contains all 26 volumes of the manga that inspired the anime adaptation, and it also comes with a double-sided poster and a collector’s booklet with Dragon Ball Z trivia, guides, and interviews with the creator, Akira Toriyama. Join Goku and friends as they battle an intergalactic evil to save the world and the entire human race, which prompts the protagonist to team up with his old arch-enemy, Piccolo.
Reading material is a stellar gift to give at Christmas because it can engross the reader for days after the festivities are gone. The first Jujutsu Kaisen tankobon is perfect if you’re keen to jump into the details to see what all the hype is about and the neatChainsaw Manbox set is not only the complete story, but the attractive splatter-styled artwork on the box gives you a handy place to store all of your tankobons for protection. The artwork of the manga and the anime adaptation itself is built for viewers with a strong stomach, but the concept is wild enough to pique the interest of the uninitiated. TheDragon Ball Zbox set is a great product to bag under Amazon’s bargain, and it’s a must-have gift for a long-term fan so that their collection of the source material is intact.
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