12 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your crush who loves anime
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For your crush who loves anime, the best Valentine’s Day gifts suit a fan of anime and manga: a cosplay piece, an anime figure or art book, a game art print, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with an appreciation letter in your own words.
12 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your crush 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, and one can say what you appreciate, a 5-question quiz about what you value in them 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 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.
A game art print
A poster of a game you have played together. Around $20-60.
Series merchandise
A hoodie, keyring set or enamel pins from a favourite series. Around $20-80.
A poster or wall scroll
A print of a scene from their favourite series. Around $15-50.
A round of mini golf or bowling
A silly afternoon out. Around $15-40.
A coffee subscription
Three months of beans from Blue Bottle or Trade, or a Nespresso or De’Longhi machine. Around $45-250.
A plant
A potted plant that survives neglect, such as a pothos or a snake plant. Around $15-40.
A binge night
A snack spread and a whole season on the sofa. It costs little. It costs little.
Notes hidden around the house
Small notes tucked into a coat, a book and the fridge. It costs nothing.
A poem, even a bad one
Four lines in your own words beat a printed card. It costs nothing.
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 crush
When you are not yet together, humour and thoughtfulness beat grand gestures. A small gift tied to something they mentioned shows you listened.
Make it easy for them to say thank you without having to say more.
If you left it late
Valentine’s Day is the busiest day for flowers and restaurants, so book now. Gift cards, flowers and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
Restaurants and flowers sell out around the 14th, so book a week ahead if you can. A home dinner with a good playlist is a real alternative.
What should I get my crush who loves anime for Valentine’s Day?
A cosplay piece, an anime figure or art book or a game art print. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with an appreciation letter.
What is a unique Valentine’s Day gift for my crush 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. It gives them a Valentine’s memory instead of another object. A game with pixel characters of the two of you is a natural fit.
Can I send my crush a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards 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 crush?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your crush, generated from an authorized photo. It can be a good low-pressure gift for a crush, because it is playful and does not have to say everything at once. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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