13 Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves anime
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For a girlfriend who loves anime, the best Christmas gifts are a streaming subscription, a manga box set or a figure from a series she follows, plus a late-order personal gift: a pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that is usually emailed within an hour and looks like the games she grew up on.
13 Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves anime
A pixel game starring her Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with her as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It carries two letters from you, a 5-question quiz and a final level in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. Because it is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour, it works on 23 or 24 December. It costs $29.90. See how it works →
A year of Crunchyroll
A subscription to the streaming service she uses most, with a new-season watchlist in the card. Around $80-120.
A manga box set
Pick a complete series she has been collecting, or the first box of one you have heard her mention. Around $40-120.
A figure from a series she loves
Good Smile or Bandai figures are collectible and look great on a shelf. Check her favourite character beforehand. Around $30-150.
A retro console
A mini console with a classic library, great for evenings together. Around $60-130.
Jewellery inspired by a series
A subtle necklace or ring from an indie shop on Etsy. Around $20-80.
Pajamas
A soft set for marathon weekends. Around $30-70.
A framed art print
A print of a scene she loves, framed. Around $25-80.
A soundtrack on vinyl
Many series have vinyl releases. Check the label first. Around $30-60.
A board game for two
Patchwork, Jaipur or a card game that fits long nights. Around $15-35.
A convention ticket
A weekend pass for an anime convention in the spring. Prices vary.
A Japanese snack box
A monthly box of Japanese sweets and snacks. Around $20-40.
A watch-list note
Write the five series you want to watch together this winter. Costs nothing.
How to buy for an anime fan
Look at what she already collects, and avoid buying a figure of a character you are not sure about. A complete box set or a subscription is safer than a surprise.
A pixel game fits the taste, because it looks like the retro games many fans love.
Order dates
Figures and box sets are best ordered by early December. Streaming cards, digital gifts and a personalized game can be ordered right up to Christmas Eve.
What should I get my girlfriend who loves anime for Christmas?
A streaming subscription, a manga box set or a figure from a series she follows, plus a personal gift like a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my girlfriend that is not just another object?
A convention weekend, a shared watch-list or a pixel game in which she is the main character and the quiz is about the two of you.
Can I send my girlfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Streaming gift cards and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my girlfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your girlfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com