Siliconera’s 2023 Anime Holiday Gift Guide

Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that anime lover in your life (or yourself, as there’s no judgment here), we hope this anime holiday gift guide will help you out!

Studio Ghibli movie gift ideas:

When it comes to getting a good gift for an anime lover, you can rarely go wrong with something from a Studio Ghibli movie. The Japanese Ghibli goods site Sora-no-ue, has a lineup of “warm goods” to get you through this winter in adorable style.

The site features many holiday-themed goods from My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service. If you find something you’d enjoy here, you’ll want to order it soon to hopefully get it delivered before Christmas day.

Here’s a list of some of the items you can find in the lineup:

• Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji Gloves – $30
• My Neighbor Totoro Blankets (Totoro and Cat Bus options) – $30
• My Neighbor Totoro Scarves – $21
• My Neighbor Totoro Pom-pom hat – $20
• Socks featuring My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service – $7 to $11

Another great idea for Ghibli fans would be movie tickets to the much anticipated The Boy and the Heron, which will be released in the U.S.A. on December 8, 2023.

Anime DVD/Blu-Ray gift ideas

While most anime watchers likely stream their content now, DVDs and Blu-ray discs are still great gift ideas! Crunchyroll has a sale on the steelbook versions of their Ghibli movies for about $22. They also have some deals on other Blu-ray and DVD options as well!

Here’s a list of some DVD/ Blu-ray ideas from Crunchyroll’s store:

• Saga of Tanya the Evil – The Complete Series Blu-Ray/DVD – $34.12
• The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. – Part 1 – Blu-ray + DVD – $26.24
• GOBLIN SLAYER – Season 1 – Blu-ray + DVD – $25.99
• Dragon Ball Z – Battle of the Gods – Blu-ray + DVD – $26.24

Anime figure gift suggestions

Figures are one of those gifts that require a bit more knowledge on what series the anime-lover in your life likes before purchasing. But figurines from present and past popular series can be a safe Christmas gift option.

 Here’s a list of some figures available now or released in December 2023:

• ARTFX J Vash the Stampede TRIGUN (December 2023) – $148
• POP UP PARADE Eren Yeager (Available now) – $32
• No Game No Life Shiro (December 2023) – $96
• ARTFX J Lum (Available now) – $125
• POP UP PARADE Denji (Available now) – $32

If you’re looking for more budget-friendly figurine options, Nendroids and mini-figures can be a bit easier on your wallet.

• Akaza – $50.99
• Rem – $58.99
• Izuku Midoriya U.A. School Uniform version – $38.99

Our Figure Holiday Gift Guide also has a lot of ideas in this area to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Shonen Jump and Crunchyroll memberships and gift cards

There are also a few subscription and gift card options available for those who love both anime and manga. Shonen Jump, a popular manga publishing company, offers gift cards for use on their website, where you can find many anime-themed goods. Crunchyroll is a popular anime/manga streaming site with subscription gift cards for 3, 6, and 12-month options.

Don’t forget books and manga!

While copies of the latest manga series are always a good gift idea, many books also go over the history and culture of the medium as well. There are also books that can help aspiring artists learn to draw in anime style.

Here is a list of anime-themed books that would make a great gift this holiday:

• Anime: A History by Jonathan Clements – $40
• Japanamerica by Roland Kelts – $24
• Manga! Manga!: The World of Japanese Comics by Fredrick L. Schodt, Osamu Tezuka – $21
• The Master Guide to Drawing Anime by Ben Dunn – $12

Another option is a subscription to OTAKU USA, a quarterly magazine with news about the latest anime. Its publisher offers subscription plans for digital and print ones. 

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