12 Long distance gift ideas for your best friend who loves anime
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For your best friend who loves anime, the best long distance gifts suit a fan of anime and manga: an art book, series merchandise, a box of Japanese snacks, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) you can open together over a call.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your best friend who loves anime
A pixel game you can play together over a call Our product
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An art book
The art of a studio like Ghibli, with sketches and stills. Around $30-60.
Series merchandise
A hoodie, keyring set or enamel pins from a favourite series. Around $20-80.
A box of Japanese snacks
A box of sweets and ramune. Around $25-60.
A cosplay piece
A wig or prop for a character from their favourite series. Around $20-80.
An anime figure or art book
A Good Smile or Banpresto figure, or an art book from a favourite series. Around $30-150.
Game merchandise
A hoodie or figure from a series on their shelf. Around $25-100.
A good umbrella
A sturdy compact umbrella that will outlast the cheap ones. Around $25-70.
A class in something new
A pottery, watercolour or dance class booked for two. Around $40-120.
A keyring with a charm
A small, well-made keyring that says something only you two know. Around $10-40.
A countdown to the next visit
A small calendar with the day of the next visit circled. Around $5-25.
Matching items
Matching mugs or bracelets, one for each home. Around $20-60.
Buying for an anime fan
Fans have strong opinions about series, so check what they are watching and reading right now. Figures, art books and box sets are classic choices, but only for series they actually like.
A subscription is the safe option when you are unsure.
Buying for your best friend
Friendship gifts are best when they are funny or nostalgic. Look back through photos and messages for the thing you always refer to.
Pair a silly gift with a sincere note.
If you want it to arrive tonight
Snack boxes, class vouchers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day, wherever they are. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment and plays in a browser, so there is no postage.
Long distance gifts work when they create a shared moment: something to open on a call, a playlist, the same snack at both ends.
What should I get my best friend who loves anime when you are long distance?
An art book, series merchandise or a box of Japanese snacks. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game you can play together over a call.
What is a unique long distance gift for my best friend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, delivered by link wherever they are. It gives them a memory instead of another parcel. A game with pixel characters of the two of you is a natural fit.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Snack boxes 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 best friend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your best friend, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a best friend who loves a joke. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared memories, and plays in a browser with no install.
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