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Most have started shopping for loved ones and friends. This week here at Heart of Manga we’ll be sharing what’s on our gift lists for this holiday season. I’ll be covering anime and manga, but I’m sure there will be some cross-over happening between mine and Adrienne’s list that is coming up soon. There are some buy sites by clicking on the pictures if you’re interested. Without further stalling, and in no particular order, here’s what’s hot for your fan friends this season.
With the DVD/BluRay just coming out last month, it’s a perfect time to grab the set for your shoujo fan.
Merchandise is scarce with the show just premiering, so any legit branded merch will be loved by adoring fans. Take a look at these pens that have each skater – a perfect stocking stuffer from Crunchyroll. Or how about the Macca-chin tissue box cover?
There were some good josei series that started in North America this year, so if you have an older otaku this might be just right for them.
Dub or Sub? Which is your preference? I personally prefer subs so I have a Crunchyroll subscription, but if your friend prefers to hear things in their native language then you want to go dub. In that case it’s a Funimation subscription. An annual subscription is the best deal and your fan will ADORE you for it! And it’s a gift that keeps giving all year long!
This is the time of year to pick up Japanese shoujo/josei magazines if you haven’t done so before. The January editions are coming out and most of those come with a calendar of all the mangakas’ art as the furoku. I usually order mine from amazon.co.jp. Good way to practice your Japanese!
There were 2 series that started this year that I recommend everyone read – Yona of the Dawn and That Wolf Boy Is Mine! Wolf Boy is a shorter series that will be 4 volumes – perfect for your frugal friend. If your friend likes epic fantasy and doesn’t mind collecting a longer series, then Yona of the Dawn is not to be missed!
Maho-shoujo fans will love you dearly if you get them either of these gift for Christmas. Sailor Moon Crystal 1 Collector’s Set just debuted on video in August, and the Cardcaptor Sakura toy just came out in Japan.
A body pillow of a favorite anime crush to snuggle with when you sleep – there’s no better present than that. There are a ton of options for girls now, too. If you do a search for dakimakura you are bound to find one your fan (or you) will like.
Figures of Sports Stars
For your sports anime fans, there are some awesome gifts. Besides a dakimakura, a figure that your fan can stare at to their heart’s desire might just do the trick. There are some great figures out there and I’m keeping my eye out for more. If we get some ice skating ones, I’m investing in those!
Let’s not forget the fujoshi out there. If your friend is a boys’ love fanatic here are some recent items that would be perfect for gift giving this season. Ten Count from Sublime is just starting this year, and the first couple of volumes would make a great gift. Doukyusei is a movie for your anime BL fan that’s sure to be on their list.
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