Whether you need a gift for Christmas, a birthday or other occasion, anime fans can be hard to buy for, especially if you know little about the world known as “anime”. First, let me explain a little about anime. Anime is a type of animation that started in Japan. Basically, you can call it a Japanese version of cartoons. However, anime has some big differences. Where American animation tends to be geared primarily towards children, there are actually many types of anime, geared for many ages and interests. For instance, there are anime series targeted squarely at young boys, young girls, young women and so on. There are also adult anime series, with more adult themes and content. There are also many different thematic styles of anime, including those centered around robots (called mecha), romantic anime, fighting anime and so on.

In order for you to choose a fantastic gift for the anime fan in your life, you first need an idea of what anime series or at least what kind of anime series they enjoy. Find out by perusing their DVD collection or checking what they watch on TV. Once you know the series they like, here are some suggestions for surefire gifts for anime fans:

Manga

Manga is simply the Japanese version of comic books or graphic novels. Many anime series are based on a manga series. Any anime fan would love the original manga their favorite anime is based on. For original Japanese manga, you can usually find some on eBay and at Japanese importers like JustManga and Manga.com. For the most popular anime series, like Inuyasha, you can find English translated manga books at many major bookstores.

Live Action and Japanese Drama DVD’s

Some anime and manga series have a live action version, like Sailor Moon, that a Sailor Moon fan would likely be interested in. If your anime fan seems interested in Japanese culture, then consider getting them some Japanese TV drama series. There are many Japanese drama series aimed at tweens and teens that usually take place in school or high school. Check out Nodame Cantabile, Hana Yori Dango and Gokusen, each was based on anime or manga series or both. Look for these series at places like YesAsia and on eBay. Make sure to get the English subtitled versions.

Toys

Some anime series, like Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion and others, have many toys available. If you really want to get a special gift, try to get some of the toys that are imported from Japan. Toys available include action figures, vehicles, stuffed toys, models and dolls. You can find toys for the most popular anime series at major toy stores, but for not so popular series, try eBay, YesAsia and other import websites.

Video Games

Many of the most popular anime series like Naruto, Inuyasha and Bleach also have video games based on them. This is a great gift idea since what anime fan wouldn’t want to play a game as their favorite character? Make sure to find out what game system they have so you can get a game for their particular console or handheld.

Music

Many anime fans become interested in Japanese culture through anime, especially since popular Japanese artists and bands are used on the soundtracks to the majority of anime series. You can get them the soundtrack to the series or even a few JPOP or JROCK CD’s. JPOP and JROCK is the abbreviation of Japanese pop and Japanese rock music. Find many artists at both YesAsia and eBay. Popular Japanese music artists include Ayumi Hamasaki (pop), Utada Hikaru (pop/R&B), Arashi (pop boy band), L’Arc-en-Ciel (rock band), Morning Musume (pop girl band) and many more.

Collectibles & Decorative Items

There are also many collectibles and decorative items available for some series. Consider animation cells, limited edition toys, photo albums, calendars, posters and more. Find these at YesAsia and eBay.

Clothing & Apparel

Some anime fans enjoy dressing up as their favorite character, this is called “cosplay”. Try to find out who their favorite character is and get them a costume or accessories. For instance, an Inuyasha fan would love a necklace like the one Inuyasha wears or a play sword like he uses. Or go all out and get them a full costume just like their favorite character. One place to check out is CosplayMagic.com.

Language Books or Software

If your anime fan has a serious interest in Japanese culture, then consider getting them a book or audio learning set to help them learn, read and write Japanese. This is an excellent gift option if you’re having a hard time finding gifts from their favorite anime series. This is also a gift you can feel good about, since learning a new language is a very valuable skill for their future.

Food

From sushi to Pocky, if your anime fan has an interest in Japanese culture, they might like to try some of the food they have seen consumed in animes and dramas. Some suggestions include a sushi making kit, Japanese candy and gum, Pocky (a pretzel covered with chocolate), strange flavored Japanese versions of candy bars like KitKat and more. You can find many types of Japanese candy at AsianFoodGrocer and other Japanese food import sites.

Naruto has there newest volume comic book out Vol.44 senjutsu Heir. You can buy this manga volume at your near by book store. If that is not possible then you can even buy it online. if you want anime info on this anime like if your new to this manga/anime



go to Naruto Shippuden`s official U.S Site. you can even go to BizRate – Shop online for Books, if that doesn`t work out for you go to eBay and get your self a cheap one for like only 10m bucks, anyways there are tons of ways to get this brand new naruto manga comic book(trust me you want it).

This comic book for naruto was a great catch for any animelover, like me and you. I would totally, with out a thought in my mind would recommend this comic book for all those killer animelover fans out there and also, for all the people, who go crazy for the manga/anime naruto. This comic manga book is to die for (again trust me).The plot is mostly around jiraiya how he was hiding this important fact from naruto that he even needs to keep it in code.

This comic was so amazing that I had to read it for a second time, well I’m on my third, (trust me).For people who need the rating here it is "Rated “T” for “Teen”.Naruto, Vol. 44 (entitled Senjutsu Heir) begins with a major of one of  the aftermath~s in the plot.I would tell you more about it but I am not going to spoile it for you guys and girls out there.Anyways,  the plot of this comic book really brings out the plot of the whole anime/manga if you ask me.

On top of that, its really cool on how This great volume includes a set of four exclusive stickers.(they are cool trust me, there better then the other ones.)If i had to grade this or score it like, one thought ten.There is no way it wouldn`t be a ten.If you trust me, or if your getting eceited about this book then go get a copy now. (Naruto, Volume. 44 "entitled Senjutsu Heir")

 

 

Now you mite be saying what are some of the let down`s,well the thing about this massive comic book,here`s the truth,(really haven`t i been talking only about the truth anyways i keep getting of track here.)that there is no real Let Down, to me this book really said something to me.Now, on the other hand it might not be the same for you.Let me explain, to some people it might be amazing but to others it might be a waste of money.In the end the choice you make is completely your choice.To me this was a great comic book so think about.

A great comic book if you like action No real big let down`s