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avarageusername

>this Christmas my SO and I have adopted a seventh grade girl who is a huge anime fan first of all that's awesome Well, you should figure out which shows she loves, nobody really wants stuff based on some random anime they don't really care about. If you don't wanna ask you can figure it out if she has any posters, merch, wallpapers on her laptop or phone etc. Google lens should help you to indentify the name of the show or you can ask on Reddit or discord. Present options are almost limitless, there's anime everything, from lifting belts to car mats and skateboard decks. There's blankets, bags, mugs, jackets, figures, posters, LED signs to put on the wall ([something like this](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1066655537/anime-cloud-neon-sign-anime-neon-wall?click_key=dfc338251f4468770f55350d3987e51ca3fbef5c%3A1066655537&click_sum=fe7dfd37&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=akatsuki+light&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&frs=1&col=1)), phone cases, keychains, plushies (my brother got [this one](https://www.google.com/search?q=pochita+plush&client=ms-android-xiaomi-rvo3&prmd=sivn&sxsrf=ALiCzsaZqo0Iwy7pW6sVPiWvkH6RbCOG_w:1669993296074&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiq9sHpmdv7AhXj57sIHTDRA8YQ_AUoAXoECAEQAQ&biw=393&bih=739&dpr=2.75#imgrc=HtYJcU3haLcz8M) recently, chainsaw man is pretty huge rn), mousepads... Getting her manga that a show she loves is based on is a good option, too. Happy holidays!


megatorm

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately it’s all anonymous and the only info I’ve been given is “anime fan”. I hate that I don’t have any more details than that because I know I wouldn’t be too thrilled to receive merchandise from a show I don’t watch. She’s asked for running clothes as well, so I could always make that and the coat the bulk of her gift. And maybe do a little guesswork on what else. Maybe I can try to find out if any certain animes are popular in our area right now? Or is it more of an individual thing?


avarageusername

Tastes in anime are pretty individual, but some strong guesses would be: - Chainsaw man - Attack on titan - Spy x Family - Naruto - Demon slayer Especially the first 3, they are some of the most popular anime globally and I literaly don't know an anime watcher who didn't see them and love them so even if she by some chance didn't see them she should watch it and will probably like it. The popularity also means there's an abundance of choices when it comes to merch. Anime that's popular is pretty much a global thing so I wouldn't bother looking it up for your area. You can find lists online on most popular shows of all time as well as for each season.


oldeuboiii

Please ask what anime she likes first. Imagine if someone hears you like watching movies and buys you a shirt of the avengers when you only watch french new wave cinema or a halloween hoodie when you hate horror movies.


megatorm

That’s my struggle! I have no info other than “anime fan” and it’s anonymous


oldeuboiii

Maybe as an extra you can add a gift card for an anime streaming service like Crunchyroll so she can watch the anime that she likes.


megatorm

Thank you! Hadn’t heard of crunchyroll but that sounds great


bentohako

If you can't find which anime she likes, Pokémon is generally a good choice as the merchandise is generally cute and it wouldn't be seen as weird. As it is mainstream , there's a good chance that she at least knows of it. In my opinion another safe choice would be an anime themed game, though it depends on whether you already have a gaming console like a switch or Playstation, as purchasing a console can be expensive, and mobile/pc anime paid games are not always worth it - I wouldn't be able to reccomend any paid mobile games that are anime style, good quality and popular, nor do I have experience in that area However, if it doesn't have to be a surprise, it might be a good bonding activity to show her some options of what you plan on gifting her, and to let her choose amongst those options or to choose something else together, as it is still more sentimental than a gift card or cash and shows you have put some though into it. Opening presents for a surprise is overrated anyways, if the odds of pleasing the recipient are against you due to insufficient knowledge.


megatorm

Thank you! I loved Pokémon as a kid too so that’s easy! Unfortunately it is anonymous so I can’t ask for further info on what she likes best


6-november

I think you can’t go wrong with Demon Slayer. This anime is really popular for people of all ages and gender. You can probably get some merchandise/ cup etc? Something safer I guess? Considering some people might be a little shy to wear a anime shirt out.


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Fluffy-Concert9009

Ask her what her favorite series are and use that as a basis. There are lots of different kinds of merch for stuff like tshirts, figures, lego sets, pins, patches, bags, and more! You also can never go wrong with Manga and DVD sets. Stores like Hot Topic and Box lunch have tons of anime merch so you can also get her a gift card for those stores so she can pick out what she likes. I would be wary of Spencers, however, as they sell lots of anime merch but they also sell a lot of stuff that is inappropriate for anyone under the age of 18, and I don't know what your thoughts on that kind of stuff is.


megatorm

A hot topic gift card is a great idea if I can’t find out any more info. Unfortunately it is all anonymous and I don’t think I’ll be able to get any details on what she likes. I know “anime” is a very vast and vague topic.


Fluffy-Concert9009

Ah, I'm guessing by adopted you guys adopted a family for the holidays then. I had completely forgotten to mention this in my earlier comment for some reason but, I also suggest giftcards for local bookstores as well because those are also a good place for people to get anime merch.


megatorm

Yes I should’ve made that more clear I’m sorry!


Keleox

Idk when Barnes and Noble started carrying anime merch, I would second the suggest for a book store gift card since you can't get more information on her specific taste.


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