Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s never too early to shop for your anime-loving hanii.
Showering them with gifts that encourage their hobby is a great way to make them feel special and appreciated.
If you’re out of ideas, we’ve got you! Here are some anime Valentine’s gift ideas sure to make them smile.
Top 30 Incredible Valentine Gift Ideas For Anime Lovers
1. Naruto Shippuden Naruto With Ramen Pendant Necklace
Any fan of Naruto knows how much the titular character adores his ramen noodles. Get your sweetheart the Naruto Shippuden Naruto With Ramen Pendant Necklace so they can proudly show off their love for the courageous Hokage. [1]
2. Harajuku Pop Manga Anime Mix Costume
Halloween might be ages away, but you can never plan your costumes too early! Check out the Harajuku Pop Manga Anime Mix Costume if it’s to your liking. The costume includes a skirt, jumper, pants, skirt, and belt.
All you need is an outrageous wig and some heavy makeup, and you’re good to go.
Read: Recommended Gifts For Manga Lovers
3. Dragon Ball Z 2 Quart Slow Cooker
The Dragon Ball Z 2 Quart Slow Cooker is excellent anime merch for someone who has a terrible time in the kitchen. This functional slow cooker does most of the cooking for them.
They can make pot meals, soups, stews, and casseroles, by simply pressing a few buttons. [2]
4. Turtle 2 Kigurumi Cushzilla Animal Adult Anime Costume Pajamas
The Turtle 2 Kigurumi Cushzilla Animal Adult Anime Costume Pajamas is for someone who embraces comfort and quirkiness. This polyester onesie comes in a giant turtle design for those quirky nights indoors.
The best part? The costume pajamas have deep-seated pockets for all your valuables!
5. Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori Limited Edition Enamel Pin | Anime Expo 2022 Exclusive
Make sure you grab your hands on this Anime Expo 2022 Exclusive — there are only 1,000 in circulation! The Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori Limited Edition Enamel Pin | Anime Expo 2022 Exclusive showcases our favorite Jujutsu Sorcerer in a highly-detailed enamel inlay.
You can be sure that you’ll be protected from cursed spirits with this around.
6. Bioworld My Hero Academia Anime Socks Featuring Deku
My Hero Academia celebrates all quirks that make you uniquely you. Start by wearing the Bioworld My Hero Academia Anime Socks Featuring Deku to embrace your wacky side and begin your hero’s journey today.
These comfy socks are made with 98 percent polyester and 2 percent spandex for ultimate comfort. It’ll be the perfect present for a boyfriend who’s also a fan of the anime.
7. Naruto Kakashi Hatake Large Throw Blanket | Anime Blanket
The Naruto Kakashi Hatake Large Throw Blanket | Anime Blanket will be the perfect decorative piece for wherever you like to snuggle in. This polyester throw blanket measures 60” x 45” — equally impressive with its Kakashi Hatake design.
You can be sure that Naruto marathons just got comfier with this throw blanket by your side.
8. Sanrio Gudetama "Seriously, I Can't" Glass Water Bottle With Strap
The Sanrio Gudetama "Seriously, I Can't" Glass Water Bottle With Strap is best given to a sweetheart who’s known to get themselves way too immersed in work.
The laidback Gudetama reminds them to take it easy, take a drink, and take their time. It’s okay to be lazy like Gudetama. [3]
It is made with BPA-free plastic and can hold up to 18 ounces of the most refreshing drink. We recommend hand-washing to keep Gudetama in top shape.
9. Naruto Shippuden Vibration Stars Banpresto Figure | Uzumaki Naruto
Grow your honey’s Naruto collection by giving them the Naruto Shippuden Vibration Stars Banpresto Figure | Uzumaki Naruto.
This Banpresto figure measures approximately 7.9” tall, making it the perfect height for the home anime shelf, bedside table, or work desk.
Its base can also be removed if you want to play with Naruto during your free time.
10. Gudetama 11 Inch Animated Plush
We are firm believers that you can never have too many plush toys! The Gudetama 11 Inch Animated Plush is the perfect addition to anyone’s growing plush collection.
The coolest part about this plush toy is it even talks! Upon pressing his back, you can hear the Lazy Egg’s catchphrases, such as “Meh,” “Seriously, I Can’t,” “Ugh,” and “Leave Me Alone.”
11. Spiky One Size Adult Costume Crunchyroll Anime Wig | Blonde
The Spiky One Size Adult Costume Crunchyroll Anime Wig | Blonde sure puts the finishing touch on a Super Saiyan Goku costume. The “hairs” are made from 100 percent synthetic fibers. [4]
If you’d like to give the anime wig a rinse, hand-wash it under cold water. This wig has a standard size that will fit most teens' and adults’ heads.
12. Sanrio GudeXNissin Funko POP Vinyl Figure | Gudetama as Chicken
Sanrio and Nissin Top Ramen Noodles have collaborated to give you their own stylized POP!
The Sanrio GudeXNissin Funko POP Vinyl Figure | Gudetama as Chicken presents everyone’s favorite Lazy Egg, Gudetama, as a chicken standing on top of a Nissin Cup Noodle seal.
Like most other POP figures, this one stands 3¾” tall and can be displayed inside its attractive window box packaging to keep it from getting dusty.
13. Death Note With Skull Women's Printed Tights
The Death Note With Skull Women's Printed Tights shows off the goth fashion of the hit anime. This licensed product is perfect if your Valentine likes dressing up as Misa Amane.
The tights are made with 96 percent nylon and 4 percent spandex for maximum comfort and can fit those whose height is anywhere between 5’5” to 5’10”. They also have an over-the-knee, high-sock appearance.
14. Pinicorn Mystery Box Of Pins | Anime Collectibles
The Pinicorn Mystery Box Of Pins | Anime Collectibles is probably one of the most exciting things you can get from this list — no one knows what you’re going to get.
All we know is that the mystery box contains five exclusive pins based on hit anime TV shows and games.
The character pins are made with real metal and enamel inlays for the best quality. You can’t get this anywhere else — Toynk is the exclusive Pinicorn mystery box designer.
15. Smiling Salmon Nigiri Sushi Scented Squishy Foam Toy
We love sushi, don’t you? The Smiling Salmon Nigiri Sushi Scented Squishy Foam Toy combines our loves into one cutesy item — a highly squishy salmon nigiri sushi!
This is handy whenever we’re stressed, as it doubles as a stress toy. And you know what else?
This squishy foam toy has a very nice scent that everyone enjoys. We’ll leave it up to you to find out what that is.
16. Naruto Monopoly Boardgame
A Naruto merch collector would definitely appreciate receiving the Naruto Monopoly Boardgame.
This collectible edition of Monopoly features Naruto and the rest of the gang as they go through Hokage training.
If you own the original Monopoly, this has all its inclusions, plus a few bonus collectibles such as Gaara’s Sand Gourd, Akasuki’s Cloud, and Kakashi’s Anubu Mask.
17. Gudetama 13 Inch Plush Backpack
Our favorite Lazy Egg makes another appearance with the Gudetama 13 Inch Plush Backpack.
This soft and squishy plush backpack features Gudetama, with his arms and legs hanging out lazily.
GUND makes this 13-inch pack, so you can already imagine how squishy this will be. It’s also constructed with a washable surface, making it super easy to clean.
18. Dragon Ball Ultra UDM V Jump Special 05 Capsule Toys
The Dragon Ball Ultra UDM V Jump Special 05 Capsule Toys will definitely excite any die-hard Dragon Ball fan! Each purchase comes with three capsules, with one random toy inside.
Each capsule toy measures around 2” and comes with a ball chain attachment so that you can hang it up on your bag or lanyard.
It can be addicting to get into these capsule toys as you never know what you're getting.
19. Dragon Ball Z 8" x 6.75" x 4" Collectible Tin Box
You can use the Dragon Ball Z 8" x 6.75" x 4" Collectible Tin Box to store just about anything — office supplies, arts and crafts, random nails; you name it! Its design features fun, colorful graphics of Dragon Ball Z characters in a 3D embossed front cover and is pretty roomy at 8" x 6.75" x 4".
20. Dragon Ball Z Capsule Corp. 17oz Plastic Water Bottle
The Dragon Ball Z Capsule Corp. 17oz Plastic Water Bottle comes in the trademark colors of blue and white for Capsule Corp., courtesy of the blue-haired chick Bulma.
It can hold up to 17 ounces of your favorite cold drinks for the next picnic, and the plastic screw top cap ensures no accidental spillage.
21. Dragon Ball Shikishi Art Vol. 7 | Box of 10 Art Cards
The Dragon Ball Shikishi Art Vol. 7 | Box of 10 Art Cards showcases your favorite Dragon Ball Z characters in what the Japanese call “Shikishi Art.”
These can be translated to black ink illustrations on shikishi paper boards.
You’ll get ten art cards in each foil pack, with 16 for you to collect. Get as many foil packs as possible until you collect all 16, or play swapsies with friends.
22. Dragon Ball Z Super Master Stars Diorama Super Saiyan Goku (The Brush)
The Dragon Ball Z Super Master Stars Diorama Super Saiyan Goku (The Brush) showcases Goku as he goes into the most powerful Super Saiyan mode.
The figure measures approximately 7” tall, making it the perfect size for your anime collection shelf, work desk, or bedside table. We've got some Minecraft Valentine's Day gift ideas here, too.
23. My Hero Academia 20 Inch Character Pillow | Izuku Midoriya
The My Hero Academia 20-Inch Character Pillow | Izuku Midoriya is a fun character pillow in the likeness of Izuku Midoriya.
The pillow is also interchangeable — on one side, you have Izuku Midoriya in his casual clothes, and the other showcases him in his hero costume.
24. Dragon Ball Z 3 Inch Collectible Enamel FiGPiN | Vegeta #342
The Dragon Ball Z 3 Inch Collectible Enamel FiGPiN | Vegeta #342 is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for pin collectors.
This 3” pin comes in the likeness of Vegeta, cast from a zinc alloy and inlaid with color enamel. It also comes with a museum-quality clear polycarbonate box for display purposes.
25. Dragon Ball Z 4 Star Dragon Ball 4 Inch Rumbling Plush
Wow, it looks like you’ve got one of the Dragon Balls lying around! The Dragon Ball Z 4 Star Dragon Ball 4 Inch Rumbling Plush is made in the likeness of the 4-Star Dragon Ball in all its squishy glory.
You’ll even get a bit of rumble action if you try pulling on its string. Here are some Harry Potter Valentine's gift ideas if you're interested.
26. Dragon Ball Z 4 Star Dragon Ball Replica With Display Base
If you’re not too big of a fan of number 25, check out the Dragon Ball Z 4 Star Dragon Ball Replica With Display Base. This is the true-to-series replica of the 4-Star Dragon Ball, made entirely of shiny acrylic.
It also includes a display case and attractive window box packaging, so you can decide how to showcase it.
27. My Hero Academia Notebook | Campus Izuku Midoriya Journal | Anime Collection
The My Hero Academia Notebook | Campus Izuku Midoriya Journal | Anime Collection stays faithful to the notebook design from the anime.
Inside, the notebook leaves have wide margins, so you have an easier time taking notes with an elastic band, so you secure the notebook better.
28. My Hero Academia Be A Hero 90x86 Inch Full/Queen Comforter
The My Hero Academia Be A Hero 90x86 Inch Full/Queen Comforter will ensure that every My Hero Academia marathon in bed is done in style!
This massive queen-size comforter features the colorful icons of the manyheroes from the anime, with a large “Be A Hero” slogan written across it.
29. My Hero Academia Notebook Number 13 | Exclusive Burned Notebook
The My Hero Academia Notebook Number 13 | Exclusive Burned Notebook is the burned counterpart of number 27, courtesy of Katsuki Bakugo (Kacchan).
This will be the perfect finishing touch to complete your Deku cosplay outfit. Check out these Lego Valentine's Day box ideas here.
30. My Hero Academia All Might Training Gym Shaker Bottle | Includes Mixing Ball
Heroes need their protein shakes and power drinks! The My Hero Academia All Might Training Gym Shaker Bottle | Includes Mixing Ball is the perfect accompaniment for anyone who takes their hero training seriously.
The BPA-free bottle features the design of All Might and all his muscles galore. It also includes a mixing ball you can simply drop in to help blend your powdered drinks and shakes better.
FAQs
What do you get your boyfriend for Valentine's who likes anime?
A character shirt or hoodie featuring his favorite anime hero would be the perfect gift for your boyfriend who loves anime. Take note of his current collection before you make any final purchases so you don’t double up!
Do anime lovers like Valentine’s day gifts?
Yes, many anime lovers enjoy receiving Valentine's Day gifts! Popular gifts include anime-themed clothes, art, action figures, and other collectibles, like stationery and pins.
Sugoi Kawaii!
We hope we’ve given you a stroke of inspiration with these anime Valentine’s gift ideas! Check out our collection here.
It doesn’t matter what anime gift you choose to get them — they will undoubtedly appreciate that you took the time to get them something special for Valentine’s Day.
So don’t be afraid to show them some extra love this year!
References:
- https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642293/ramen-history
- https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-top-tips-using-slow-cooker
- https://www.vox.com/2017/4/3/14685348/gudetama-sanrio-hello-kitty-explained
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/wig
