The ultimate list of gifts for anime lovers! Ideas of anime gifts for him and for her, in the UK or anywhere in the world!
What to gift someone who likes anime?
From manga novels to blind and mystery boxes to open, there are so many fun and great gift ideas for anime lovers alike, from an adorable planner or plushie, to cool anime home decor gifts for their room or space!
What should I get my anime lover for her birthday?
1. A plushie
There are so many different kinds to choose from, you can find a plushie version of almost every character ever imaginable!
2. Manga novels
All the beautiful illustrations and epic stories, served up for their pleasure!
3. Cute stationery
From sweet and scented stickers, to memo notes, to lavishly decorated pencils and pens and erasers that look like food, there are so many adorable options to choose from.
4. Some dreamy and fabulous wall art
To turn their room in to an adorable sanctuary, filled with their all time favourite things, characters and stories!
5. A funny framed photoshopped picture
Make them a funny photoshopped picture with all their favourite things, you could set it in Japan or a place they have always dreamed of visiting - or in a cat cafe! Add in all their favourite things and people - even fictional characters! This is such a unique and creative gift idea and they are sure to love it. You could print and frame the final result for them to keep safely in their room or space, it will be sure to make them smile whenever they see it!
6. An adorable mug with a biscuit pocket
Perfect to make tea or hot drinks in, with a pocket on the side for biscuits to dip in!
7. Quirky scented candles
There are so many cute, unique and adorable candles to choose from that your recipient will adore, from a Usagi's bedroom scented candle, to Animal Crossing inspired scented candles. They are so, so cute and make beautiful and treasured gifts and keepsakes.
8. A customised piece of clothing
This is such a creative cool gift idea! Decorate a plain piece of clothing to make it unique to them - it could be a scarf, a jacket, a hat, some slippers or a t shirt - and use iron on and sew on patches to make a brand new custom garment for your recipient. Whether they are in to My Hero Academia, Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan and everything in between, you'll be able to find iron on and sew on patches for every anime they are in to!
9. Tickets to a cosplay or gaming convention
A whole experience in one gift! This could be the event of a lifetime for your recipient, they will always remember the occasion and it is a wonderful chance to connect with other likeminded souls. This is such a special gift idea!
10. A cute airpods case
You can even get them with bunny ears - so so cute!
11. An iphone photo printer
You can find bluetooth varieties that connect easily to your phone or any device. This is such a cool and practical gift idea that will give them the freedom to print off any bits and pieces they need and want - perfect for planning addicts, creative souls and wall art fiends!
12. An adorable backpack
A practical and thoughtful gift idea they will love - you can find so many cute ones on Etsy, K fashion style that your anime lover is bound to love!
13. A set of their very own chopsticks
14. A crate of ramune soda
15. An adorable phone case and accessories
There are so many cute designs to choose from, you are sure to find a design from their favourite anime - or you could even customise one yourself!
16. An anime monthly subscription box
The gift that keeps on giving every month! It's so much fun to receive a mystery parcel of goodies every month at your doorstep, they will absolutely love the mystery and surprise, such a wonderful little lift for them!
17. A subscription to Crunchyroll
If they haven't got one already! This will give them access to a whole library of anime they might never knew existed and provide hours - no, years! - of entertainment!
18. An adorable planner
Such a cute and practical gift they will absolutely love! There are so many cute kinds to choose from, from Hobonichi to Ring Clip planners, which will allow them to take out and pop in planner inserts and extra sheets and bits and bobs. It's such an amazing and thoughtful gift to give and they'll never be without it!
19. Learning Japanese classes
This is such an incredible gift idea, a whole learning experience in a gift! Not only will it help them to decipher anime where English subtitles aren't available, it might inspire their next trip or experience!
20. Official merch from their favourite anime
You can also find brand collaborations with incredible merchandise sporting epic illustrations and all their favourite characters. Your recipient will be bound to treasure them forever.
21. Ghibli socks
22. Blind and mystery boxes
These make such an adorable gift idea and perfect for your anime lover! There's an extra element of surprise as your recipient won't be able to guess which mascots they have inside until they open them. They are great for adults and older teens too and really bring back that childhood nostalgia of finding toys inside happy meals and cereal boxes!
23. A comissioned portrait of their anime alter ego
A custom anime portrait makes such a special gift! Definitely include their pet if they have one!
24. A Japanese candy crate or subscription box
There is nothing cuter or more special than a big crate of Japanese candy! It's such a multisensory gift idea, not only does everything taste amazing, with super unique and unusual flavours, they are adorned with adorable illustrations, pretty packaging and come in fascinating shapes and forms.
25. A crate of Eastern foods they've never tried!
So they can try out all the dishes from anime shows they love!
26. A night sky projector
This will help your recipient to sleep and will also make their ceiling look magical!
27. K beauty products and sheet masks
K beauty products are always unique, fascinating and beautiful! Their packaging is often adorable too, which makes them the perfect gift to give your anime loving recipient. The sheet masks are always worth a try, they are so unique and often incredibly funny to try, a whole experience in themselves!
28. An eco friendly Japanese Konjac sponge
This would make an amazing kawaii stocking filler idea
29. Erasers shaped like dishes of food
Iwaku erasers are so clever, they are made to look exactly like miniature food dishes - but double as erasers as well! They would make such cute presents for friends or kawaii stocking fillers!
30. A bento box set
Now they can emulate their favourite anime characters with their own bento lunchbox!
31. An adorable blanket
Always a must for the anime lover's room to make it cute and cosy.
32. Paper stamps to create pretty confetti
A beautiful stationery item, this will allow them to cut out beautiful shapes from paper and to create pretty confetti. A set of these would make a beautiful gift!
33. A book of anime memes
The best offerings from the internet, this is bound to make them chuckle and they will love it forever.
Anime gifts for him
1. Ramen bowls
These could inspire him to take up cooking and create some incredible ramen dishes, like those seen in popular anime!
2. Blind and mystery boxes
They contain all number of cool things, from mascots to keyrings, all kinds of merchandise your recipient will love! There is also the added element of surprise as your recipient won't have a clue which blind boxes they have received until they open them all!
3. Tickets to a cosplay or gaming convention
Such an amazing experience in a gift!
4. A crunchyroll subscription
This will enable them to access a whole library of anime shows, so many they haven't discovered yet! They will have enough anime to watch to last them a lifetime, the ultimate gift!
5. A crate of cool Japanese snacks
6. A t shirt with his favourite anime
This idea deserved a mention all of its own as you can find so many beautiful designs and epic illustrations to choose from that your recipient will adore and treasure forever!
7. A Funko Pop
You can get a Funko Pop for every favourite character
8. Some rare and old school anime they've never seen!
The gift of novelty and trying something new is the best gift idea of all!
9. Merchandise from their favourite anime
10. Amazing anime inspired wall art
The bigger the better! You can find some incredible designs from smaller businesses and independent artists, why not find your dream art print on Etsy, then find a frame to house it in to gift to your recipient. It can be much cheaper than ordering straight from bigger companies, where it can cost a lot more for the art to be framed. They will love decking out their space with incredible illustrations and wall art dedicated to their favourite anime fandom!
11. A series of manga books
The only thing better than an anime series is the original manga version of that anime! They contain such epic illustrations and make for incredible keepsakes that can be passed down generations and fallen in love with all over again!
12. Neon lights for their space
Always a goodie, neon lights always make a space look incredibly cool and futuristic, like one of the gaming caves of the internet. They create a super cosy atmosphere and your recipient can choose what colour they are in the mood for, meaning they can change up their whole room with the flick of a button!
13. A Japanese colouring book
You can get all kinds of cool designs, even tattoo like illustrations to inspire their creative side! Colouring in is incredibly therapeutic and there are so many incredible adult colouring books out there too with mindblowing illustrations!
14. An anime beaker or drink flask
A practical gift they will love to receive - it will remind them to keep hydrated throughout the day, especially when adorned with mindblowing illustrations of their favourite anime. Guys - and girls! - of every age will love this!
15. Gamer energy drinks
You can also get those without caffeine in, in a huge range of flavours to choose from!
16. A heat transforming mug
To reveal a special surprise message when your recipient makes a hot drink! There are some that totally change design when heated, the best surprise gift for your anime lover!
17. A ramen recipe book
To encourage them to cook some delicious
18. A Japanese sweets subscription box
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19. An anime duvet set
You can even get funny tongue in cheek ones with scantily dressed anime characters that will be sure to make him laugh and suit his tastes down to a 't'
Personalized anime gifts
1. A custom commissioned anime portrait
2. A cool cap or hat
With their favourite anime characters on
3. A custom Funko Pop of themselves
4. A funny framed photoshopped picture
5. A personalized sketchbook
Definitely also check out best Japanese gifts for the Japan lover, how to surprise someone with a trip for the coolest surprise trip reveal ideas and these epic family surprise ideas you will love, all great ways to surprise someone you love!
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