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Gift Ideas for an Anime Lover In Your Life

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Otakus (anime lovers) are sometimes hard to shop for – it seems like they have just about everything! Plus there are so many different types of anime out there that it’s hard to pin down exactly what to buy. Gift ideas for an anime lover don’t have to be hard though.

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Gifts Otakus and Anime Lovers Will Appreciate

Sugoi! These gift ideas for an anime lover are sure to dazzle.

They’ll feel just like they’re in a romance arc or having a fun moment in a slice of life anime. If both those went over your head, this list is a perfect guide to shop for an anime fan in your life. And if you know exactly what I’m talking about maybe you need to send this list to family and friends to show them exactly what they need to get for your next birthday or Christmas present.

For the record, I myself an avid anime fan so I can attest this gifts are the real deal.

A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics)

A Geek in Japan Book

For the anime lover who’s always wanted to go to Japan! This book has all kinds of details about Japanese culture… It’s at least enough to tide them over until (or prepare them for!) a trip to Japan.

World's biggest baka anime mug

World’s Biggest Baka Mug

Need a gag or white elephant gift idea for an anime lover? This mug is perfect! It says “World’s biggest baka!” which, if you didn’t already know, means ‘idiot’.

YSTARDREAM Cute Cat School Backpack for Teen Girls Kawaii Bookbag Large for School Office Lightweight Outdoor Travel Mountaineering Bag

Kawaii Cat Backpack

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It’s not based off an anime, but it still has kawaii anime vibes. Great if you don’t know what anime they’re into, or for someone who just likes cute things in general.

Toynk My Hero Academia LookSee Mystery Gift Box | Includes 5 Themed Collectibles | All Might Box

My Hero Academia Anime Mystery Gift Box

This one is based off the popular show My Hero Academia, and has all kinds of goodies inside. Anime blind boxes are always super fun gift ideas for an anime lover!

Dragon Ballz Super Saiyan Goku Gym Shaker Bottle

Goku Training Bottle

The stereotype that people who like anime don’t exercise needs to go away. Help your fitness and anime loving friend get to the next level with this funny Dragonball Z water bottle.

Just a girl who loves anime and cats t-shirt

Girl Who Loves Anime Shirt

Anime isn’t just for the guys! Help a female anime lover in your life show off her pride with a super cute t-shirt like this one.

Buckle-Down Bifold Wallet Pokemon

Pokemon Anime Wallet

You have to carry your money and cards in something, right? Might as well make it anime themed! You can get wallets based off almost every anime, like this super cool Pokémon one.

Sailor moon assorted bookmarks

Sailor Moon Bookmark

This wooden bookmark is perfect for keeping track of where an anime lover is in their book (or manga). Sailor Moon is a classic anime, and most fans have some nostalgia for it.

Digoon 10 oz Cute Cat Glass Cup Tea Mug With Fish Tea Infuser Strainer Filter

Neko Glass Tea Cup

This another ‘kawaii’ gift idea that an anime lover will appreciate. It’s a heat proof tea brewing mug with adorable neko (cat) ears. Great for brewing loose leaf Japanese teas!

japanese language learning flash cards

Japanese Flash Cards

Do you know what’s better than watching dubbed or subbed anime? Being able to actually understand the original Japanese. Help an anime lover learn it by giving them some language learning tools like these flashcards.

Coshine 8pcs Sailor Moon Makeup Brush Set With Pouch, Magical Girl Gold Cardcaptor Sakura Cosmetic Brushes With Cute Pink Bag

Magical Girl Makeup Brushes

These makeup brushes are shaped like the various magical girl staffs seen in Sailor Moon. What better way for a magical girl loving anime lover to apply their makeup each day? 

Qucovba Anime Grinder - 2.2 inch 3 Pieces, Yellow

DragonballZ Herb Grinder

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How about a practical gift idea for an anime lover? This herb grinder is shaped like one of the Dragonballs from the popular anime series.

Anime starry eyes embordered sweatshirt

Anime Eyes Sweatshirt

This gives ‘anime loving teen’ vibes for sure. The anime lover in your life will be super stylish wearing this minimalist design. Best of all, it’s not based off anything specific so you can get it for any anime lover.

Diary of a Tokyo Teen: A Japanese-American Girl Travels to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes

Diary of a Tokyo Teen

Ever wondered what life is like for teens in Tokyo? Teenage anime lovers probably do! This book was written by a Japanese-American girl who returned to Tokyo as teen. It details her experience with graphic-novel style drawings.

MONMOB Neko Atsume Anime Backpack Cover Type Cute Cat Backpack Teenage Girls' Backpack Bookbag Outdoor Daypack

Neko Atsume Mini Backpack

A lot of anime fans prefer to use mini backpacks over purses or handbags, and for good reason. They’re not just practical – they’re also adorable! This Neko Atsume backpack is perfect for kawaii fans or anime lovers.

Boys in Anime are Better T-Shirt

Well, they just are ok? Not much else to say here. 

NoveltyBoy Mens Cosplay Hoodies Cotton Pullover Sweatshirt Jacket Coat Costume

Cosplay Inspired Clothes

This is just one example, but you can pretty much find hoodies and shirts based off any popular anime. They bring together cosplay (usually it matches how the characters dress) and practicality.

manga cookbook

Manga Cookbook

OK so it’s not quite anime, but anime lovers will still love this manga cookbook. With it they’ll be able to make some of the popular dishes seen in their favourite Japanese shows.

Attack on Titan: The Last Stand

Attack on Titan Anime Board Game

They make so many different anime themed board games so you’ll have to figure out what they’re into before shopping. If I had to give a suggestion, though, most anime lovers like Attack on Titan so this unique wargame is a good bet.

personalized japanese name necklace

My Name Necklace

This necklace gets customized to say the recipient’s name in Japanese. How cute! It would be a great, unique gift idea for an anime lover, Japanese culture fan, or otaku.

Certified Senpai 15 OZ Coffee Mug by LookHUMAN

Certified Senpai Mug

This mug makes it official, your gift recipient can be certified as a senpai. Not sure what that means? Senpai is Japanese for upperclassman and is often tied to being older and more respected.

Notice me senpai shark sticker

Notice Me Senpai Shark Sticker

Not everyone wants to be a senpai, though! You might want one to notice you so badly that you blush, just like this shark. Trust me, they’ll get the joke.

LIVEBEAR Women's Popular Anime, Multicolor, Small-Med

Ghibli Socks

Featuring characters from popular Studio Ghibli films, these socks are absolutely adorable. The movies featured are classic anime films My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Howl’s Moving Castle.

An anime card deck game sounds amazing for gift ideas for an anime lover.

Superfight Anime Card Game

Anime lovers don’t really need a card game that encourages them to argue over their favourite shows but they’ll love it anyway. This expansion pack can be played with or without the base game, too.

Gojo Satoru assorted enamel pins

Goju Enamel Pins

Enamel pins are super popular amongst anime fans! These cute ones features a bunch of cute variations of Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen. Grab them your fav or the whole set!

Funko POP Anime: Vocaloid - Hatsune Miku

Hatsune Miku Funko Pop Figure

Japan’s favourite vocaloid has her very own Funko figure and she’s as cute as ever.

Assorted Japanese Junk Food Snack 'Dagashi' Economical 34 Packs of 27 Types

Snacks From Japan

There isn’t an anime fan out there who doesn’t love weird Japanese snacks. Hopefully there’s some new treats for them to try in this variety pack!

I Just Want To Watch Anime And Hang Out With My Dog: Journal Notebook : 110 Lined pages /Note taking: Watch Anime quote

I Just Want to Watch Anime Notebook

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Brutally honest, this notebook announces to the world that the owner just wants to watch anime and ignore all their adult problems. Me too.

The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan

The Otaku Encyclopedia

Everything they’ve ever wanted to learn about otaku subculture in Japan can be found in this encyclopedia! Find out about the history, moments, and people that have shaped otaku culture from the 80s to today.

I Only Care About Anime And Like Maybe 3 People shirt

All I Care About is Anime Shirt

Here’s hoping that after giving this gift you at least make it into that short list of 3 people. This listing is for the file so you can make your own shirt on a cricut.

This Isn't Even My Final Form, Printed Baby Grow - Dusty Blue/Black/Transfer 0-3 Months

Final Form Baby Onesie

This onesie references Freeza from Dragon Ball Z. It’s true, baby probably isn’t it’s final form. But it is cute! (If you’re shopping for a mama to be, be sure to check out our gift guide for new mamas.)

Mentally Dating An Anime Character, Ladies Printed T-Shirt

Relationship Status Shirt

We all have that friend that’s more interested in their fandoms than real life dating. Now there’s a t-shirt to clear up any confusion their wannabe suitors might have.

Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks (9 Individual Bags), 4.13 oz

Pocky

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This popular Japanese snack is basically the anime staple. It’s actually pretty delicious too.

Kawaii Coloring Book: A Huge Adult Coloring Book Containing 40 Cute Japanese Style Coloring Pages for Adults and Kids (Anime and Manga Coloring Books)

Kawaii Coloring Book

Super cute “kawaii” Japanese art fills the pages of this adult colouring book. In case you were wondering, kawaii is Japanese for cute. We have more stocking stuffer ideas, especially for teenage girls here. 

Anime: A History

Anime History Book

This fascinating book is a comprehensive history of Japanese animation. It goes from the early history of animation in Japan all the way through the modern-day successes. Even a hardcore fan is bound to learn a thing or two from this book.

Nani? Japanese hat

Nani? Hat

What?

No really, that’s what the hat says.

Retro astro boy t-shirt

Vintage Style Astro Boy Shirt

Astro Boy pioneered anime so it makes sense for anime lovers to want to pay homage to this classic character. Love the retro vibes going on here.

Novelty Eworld Mens Anime in The Streets Hentai in The Athletic V-Neck T Shirt XXL White

Anime in the Streets Shirt

This one is for your friend of slightly less moral character. Hentai happens to be the Japanese word for pervert… You get the idea.

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Anime Kaomoji (Face Mask)

In Japan people often wear masks when they’re sick or don’t want to breathe in pollutants. According the description for these, though, they’ll make you more interesting. Great for conventions or making videos to stay anon!

Sorrica Cartoon Anime Cosplay Pullover Hoodie Casual Hoody Sweatshirt For Teens (L, Grey)

Totoro Hoodie

This might be the most adorable hoodie on the planet. Inspired by the character from My Neighbour Totoro, it even has ears and his famous cheshire grin.

And now it’s time to make whatever gift you choose even more special by sitting down and watching an episode of their favourite anime with them. Come on, it’ll be fun! Seriously, although this gift ideas for anime lovers are going to be hit almost as big as Naruto, spending time with their hobby is the best gift of all.

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