12 New Year gift ideas for your partner who loves anime
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For your partner who loves anime, the best New Year gifts suit a fan of anime and manga: a manga box set, a poster or wall scroll, a game art print, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a quiz built from your inside jokes.
12 New Year gift ideas for your partner who loves anime
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oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your inside jokes rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A manga box set
A full series from Viz or Kodansha, bought in one go. Around $80-200.
A poster or wall scroll
A print of a scene from their favourite series. Around $15-50.
A game art print
A poster of a game you have played together. Around $20-60.
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 vision board kit
Magazines, glue and a board for the year ahead. Around $15-40.
A night at the cinema
Tickets, popcorn and a film on their list. Around $20-50.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent they will like. Around $20-80.
A midnight toast
A good bottle and two glasses for the stroke of midnight. Around $20-80.
A binge night
A snack spread and a whole season on the sofa. It costs little. It costs little.
A playlist
A song for every year or every memory, shared as a link with a few notes. It costs nothing.
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 them watch, not what looks popular.
Official releases hold their value better than knock-offs.
Buying for your partner
Gifts for a partner work when they reflect the way the two of you live. Notice routines, shared jokes and plans you have made together.
If you are unsure of a taste, an experience for two is safer than an object.
If you are shopping at the last minute
Cinema 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 partner who loves anime for New Year?
A manga box set, a poster or wall scroll or a game art print. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with a quiz of your inside jokes.
What is a unique New Year gift for my partner 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 that looks ahead. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A game with pixel characters of the two of you is a natural fit.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Cinema 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 partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your partner, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a partner who likes a gift that tells your story. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz about the two of you, and plays in a browser with no install.
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