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Whether it's a birthday present, a warm valentine's gift, a heart-felt appreciation or the celebration of an auspicious milestone— choosing the best gifts for anime lovers can be pretty tough— especially when you know nothing about the anime/otaku culture in India.
Anime lovers are one adorable breed: they love showing off their love and admiration for their favorite anime series & characters. Oh, and they do it PROUDLY.
There are many ways of expressing this pride: Some express it by wearing anime-themed t-shirts and hoodies, some of them go for a more subtle expression and buy something more personal such as keychains, pendants or bracelets. Many fans of the culture decorate their home with anime merch such as posters, wall-signs, katanas, and other collectible items.
So how do you find the best gift for your anime loving friend?
The short answer: you find their favorite anime character, and present something rare & meaningful associated to them.
Why?
Because anime characters reflect a fan's desires and aspirations. It can set a benchmark— it represents a value or a set of values that a person aspires to live by; it helps them overcome and understand many of life's challenges and gives them the strength to face their worst fears.
If you can find the right mix of rarity and association with that character in a gift, it exceeds its materialistic value, and trust me, that will mean the world to your friend.
Remember: It does NOT have to be expensive. It's ALWAYS the thought that counts.
And so, without any further ado, let's dive into some of the best & greatest meaningful gift ideas for this special one.
1. Anime Clothes: T-shirts & Hoodies
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Remember, when we said that anime lovers love to show off their love? This is the most common means of that expression.
You can never go wrong with a hoodie or a t-shirt when it comes to gifting anime merchandise. Now all you have to do is find out their favorite character or anime series (which we hope you already do).
Below are our top choices for anime-based tshirts and hoodies:
1.1 Peak Luffy Gear 5 One Piece Oversized Tee:
Anime series: One Piece
Character: Monkey D. Luffy
Why Luffy? Because Luffy is one of, if not the most admired and loved characters from this popular series. He is also one of the funniest and goofy pirates from the One Piece pirate world. If your friend loves One Piece, they definitely love Luffy and his Gear 5 form.
Bonus: Love this design but want it on a pocket-friendly tee? Click here
1.2 Dragon Ball Z: Best Goku Design on T-shirt:
Anime series: Dragon Ball Z aka DBZ
Character: Son Goku aka Kakarrot
Why Goku? Because he is one of the most popular, all-time favorite anime characters all over the world. In fact, Dragon Ball Z and it's characters are so popular that even non-anime fans know and admire it's characters, especially Goku and his frienemy Prince Vegeta. If your friend/family loves DBZ, this t-shirt will be a tasteful addition to their wardrobe.
Not diggin this design? See all DBZ designs here.
1.3 Best-Seller Jujutsu Kaisen Tshirt:
Anime series: Jujutsu Kaisen
Character: Ryomen Sukuna aka The King of Curses
Why Sukuna? See, Sukuna is one of the biggest, baddest anti-hero and villainous (unconfirmed) characters from fan-favorite anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen (shortened to JJK). As per JJK lore, Sukuna was the strongest curse user in the cursed society's history.
The hype around Sukuna just can't be matched and if your friend loves JJK, they'll definitely appreciate the subtle and minimalist design of this tshirt. And that makes it a great JJK themed gift for anime lovers.
Bonus: Find Amazing Product Discounts on Anime Merch on the WeThrift Store.Moving on to the next category...
2. Replica Mini Katanas: For the Hardcore Anime Lovers
Swords, or as the japanese term goes, "Katanas" are one of the most popular weapon choice for a majority of anime characters.
Popular fan-favorites such as Zoro and Mihawk from One Piece, the entirety of cast from Demon Slayer, with a few exceptions; Sasuke from Naruto, Soul Reapers such as Ichigo from Bleach, and many more characters have wielded iconic swords and katanas. These tools are often not only a symbol of offence but a sign of protection for those dear to one's heart. And that's why, a lot of anime lovers absolutely love these anime katanas.
Here's a list of some popular choices:
2.1 Zoro's Katanas From One Piece
Shusui
Enma
Buy it as: Mini Katana Keychain (from ₹329) | 30 cm Mini Collectible Replica (from ₹ 649)
Yubashiri
Yubashiri is one of the 50 Skillful grade that Zoro got as a gift for his trust in the sword by the merchant Ipponmatsu during their first visit to Loguetown.
Buy it as: 25 cm Mini Collectible
Sandai Kitetsu
The cursed sword- Sandai. This sword was gifted to Zoro by Ipponmatsu for his courage to test his luck against the red sword's curse. It was quite a badass moment when Zoro did that.
3. Anime Keychains
If you're on a tight budget but still want to present something meaningful to your anime lover friend, we got you covered.
Here are a few options for you.
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