Anime is most certainly a word that is known throughout the world. Whether its characters, games, or cartoons, there are so many different types of products you can purchase that are anime or associated with anime. Interestingly, it is a kind of culture that has engaged with people from different demographics and of different ages, making it hugely successful. What kind of fun and interesting products can you buy, might you ask?
Merchandise and Accessories
- Clothing – From hoodies, to t-shirts, and even cosplay outfits. The clothing choices are wide and varied, when it comes to anime.
- Accessories – Whether you are looking for a nice watch or jewellery with your favourite anime character, and bag to rock up to school in, or even an anime air freshener for your car or home, anime has found its way in to all sorts of stores, selling all sorts of accessories.
- Home Décor – You can deck your bedroom out with posters, wall art, and even beddings with anime themes. May look a little suspect if you didn’t tell your mates, and you asked them around for a game of FIFA though.
Games and Cards
- Trading Cards – Pokémon was all the range when I was growing up, but anime has moved on since then, I guess. You can now get collectable cards from series, such as “Digimon”, “One Piece”, and “Yu-Gi-Oh”. They can be highly sought after, and have achieved something nearing cult-like status in some parts of the world. Click here for more information on anime characters.
- Board Games and Puzzles – Family favourites like Monopoly, Cluedo and Twister have new, modern challengers in the game. You can now get anime-themed games and activities, to really make Christmas an interesting family get-together.
Plushies and Toys
- Plush Toys – Within some shopping centres, you can find entire areas dedicated to the selling of anime goods, and guaranteed plush toys will be in abundance to buy. You can get soft toys of characters from a range of different anime shows, such as “Pokémon”, and “My Neighbour Totoro”. So, if you have a friend, or family member that is obsessed with anime, a plush toy is a very solid and safe bet.
- Model Kits – Who doesn’t enjoy building their favourite character from their most beloved anime? Well, model kits can now be gotten, with characters you can build from a variety of different anime shows. A little like Lego, but more niche.
Whether you are the type of person who goes ‘all in’ on something you like, and end up decking out your bedroom to look like some kind of homage to your favourite anime, to making birthdays, Christmas, or family gatherings a little more interesting, shall we say, by whipping out your new anime themed board game, there are so many different types of way to splash the cash in the world of anime. For more information about where you live, take a look here.
