12 New Year gift ideas for your sister who loves anime
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The best New Year gifts for your sister who loves anime suit a fan of anime and manga. This list covers a poster or wall scroll, an anime figure or art book and an art book, and ends with a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that can still arrive in time, with price ranges throughout.
12 New Year gift ideas for your sister who loves anime
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A poster or wall scroll
A print of a scene from her favourite series. Around $15-50.
An anime figure or art book
A Good Smile or Banpresto figure, or an art book from a favourite series. Around $30-150.
An art book
The art of a studio like Ghibli, with sketches and stills. Around $30-60.
A cosplay piece
A wig or prop for a character from her favourite series. Around $20-80.
A Japanese course
Three months of an app or a beginner class. Around $30-120.
A themed cafe visit
A date at an anime-themed cafe or exhibition. Around $30-90.
A good bottle
A bottle of wine or whisky chosen with a little research, and a card. Around $25-90.
A photo book
A printed book of your best photos together, with captions. Order a week ahead. Around $25-70.
A vision board kit
Magazines, glue and a board for the year ahead. Around $15-40.
A star map
A framed sky from a night that matters to you, with a short line underneath. Order a week ahead. Around $25-60.
A jar of resolutions
Write one each, seal it and open it next year. It costs little.
Buying for an anime fan
Anime merchandise ranges from cheap keyrings to collector figures. Set a budget first, then choose from shows you have seen her watch, not what looks popular.
Official releases hold their value better than knock-offs.
Buying for your sister
Gifts for a sister can be playful and affectionate. Choose something she would use and something that makes her laugh.
Add a note that mentions a memory.
If you are shopping at the last minute
Course vouchers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note about the year ahead.
Keep it light. After the holidays a small, thoughtful gift is more welcome than a large one.
What should I get my sister who loves anime for New Year?
A poster or wall scroll, an anime figure or art book or an art book. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that can still arrive in time.
What is a unique New Year gift for my sister that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where she is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end that looks ahead. It gives her a memory instead of another object. A game with pixel characters of the two of you is a natural fit.
Can I send my sister a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Course vouchers and digital gifts can be sent in minutes. 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 sister?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your sister, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a sister who loves a joke and a memory. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared past, and plays in a browser with no install.
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