How To Buy The Perfect Gift For An Anime Lover

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Article Title: How To Buy The Perfect Gift For An Anime Lover
Author: Diego Malingo
Category: Collecting
Word Count: 515
Keywords: anime, kaiju
Author's Email Address: mojo.matt@gmail.com
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In order to buy the perfect gift for an anime lover, you will first need to find out what type of anime they like. Try to find out what type of comic they read, or what TV show they watch. Once you are aware of their anime preference, it is time to hit one of your local comic stores, which is usually the best place to buy anime merchandise. Here is a list of the most popular gifts for anime fans.

Manga
Pretty much all anime fans love manga, which are the Japanese version of comics. Japanese TV anime series are often based on a Manga comic, and they have become so popular that they can usually be found now in large bookstore chains. However, the best selection is still found in comic stores. Searching online is another great option for buying manga, in case you are having problems finding what you are looking for locally.

Toys
As with all cartoons, anime series' often put out toys. Certain anime toys are really amazing, and most anime fans like to collect the toys of the TV series' that they watch. Again, the best place to find these toys is at your local comic store or online. Try to find original toys that are imported from Japan, as those are the ones most coveted.

Video Games
Nowadays, there is a video game for just about everything, and anime is no exception. There are video games based on all of the more popular series, and almost all kids love to play video games. All you need to do is find out what type of system they have, and pick out the appropriate game for that system. If they do not have a video game for the anime series are looking for, try asking the store attendant what a similar game would be.

Other Merchandise
For the most popular anime series' available, there is merchandise for just about everything. Try looking around for merchandise of the anime lover's favorite anime series. Some of the many things available are watches, backpacks, playing cards, bookmarks, school supplies, lunchboxes, and mousepads. These are sure to be a hit, especially with younger fans.

Kaiju
Kaiju is a Japanese word that means 'strange beast' and refers to the monsters that often appear in famous Japanese movies, such as Ultraman and Godzilla. It does not refer to anime, but most anime fans are also fans of kaiju. Some of the most popular kaiju are Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, Gamera, and King Ghidorah. Kaiju toys are some of the most innovative and imaginative available, and make great collector's items. They can be somewhat difficult to find, and often have to be purchased online.

There you have it, your guide to buying something for you anime loving niece, nephew, son, daughter, grandson etc. They are sure to love what you pick out, and at the same time, you will likely learn a little more about the popular world of anime.

Diego is an anime and kaiju fan, and has created a fan site about kaiju toys, with information of where they originate from, such as Ultraman, Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera, and Rodan. It is viewable at http://kaijutoys.net/
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