Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Anime
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Growing up in the '80s and early '90s meant that I was only able to go and see films like "Akira," "Ghost in the Shell" and "Princess Mononoke" when they came to our local art house theaters. I watched series like "Robotech" and "Voltron" knowing that they were part of something bigger. Not just the stories themselves, but the whole world of Japanese animation. I'm still undereducated. Maybe that's why I always look forward to putting together the Anime section of the gift guide. There are usually a few familiar faces but so much of it is foreign to me. One of these days I'll get to read all the books that are pilled up around my bedroom and watch all the series that have been recommended to me over the year. Until then, I'm window shopping. Here's a look at some of the things that caught my eye.
Robotech 1:24 2020 Toyota Supra Die-cast Car & 2.75" Rick Hunter Figure
Reporting for duty! Join the ranks as you ride alongside Rick Hunter in saving humanity. This 1:24 Die-Cast 2020 Toyota Supra will get you where you need to go, and fast.
Robotech 1:24 2020 Toyota Supra Die-cast Car & 2.75" Roy Focker Figure
Trooper Roy Fokker takes style to a whole new level in his fierce, futuristic, 1:24 Die-Cast 2020 Toyota Supra. Functionality takes a front seat with working doors, hood and trunk.
nanoblock x Pokemon Collection
nanoblock is the original micro-sized building block that offers greater sophistication than any other construction set on the market. With the mini orientation of each brick, nanoblock lets users build Pokémon figures that fit in the palm of your hand. The Pokémon nanoblock series is perfect for any fan! Pictured: Pikachu, Lugia,Charmander, Eevee, and Mewtwo
Studio Ghibli
If you haven't had the opportunity to fall down the rabbit hole that is the Studio Ghibli Shop, consider this your official invitation.
Spirited Away: No Face Sun Arrow Plush
Officially licensed and manufactured by GUND. Plush on top with a beanbag bottom, No Face will stand on your bed, desk or wherever with no issue. Measuring approx. 8" tall.
Spirited Away:The Other Side of the Tunnel Ensky Artboard Jigsaw
Artboard Puzzle with design inspired by the Japanese movie poster for Spirited Away. Plastic puzzle emulates the look of an Artboard Canvas Print. Pieces hold together on their own. No glue or frame necessary. 366 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, Measures 307 x 237 x 21 mm when built.
Spirited Away:No Face Lantern Figure Sensor Light
Light up your room with No Face holding a lantern. Featuring a motion sensor, the lantern will illuminate when motion is detected. Stands approximately 6.3" tall.
Spirited Away: A Gift from No Face Paper Theater Ball "Spirited Away", Ensky Paper Theater
Recreate your favorite Studio Ghibli scenes with Paper Theater, a fun 3D Paper Craft. Each Paper Theater Ball includes a 3.3" (84mm) Display Orb and stand to protect and show off your creation!
Marushin Silhouette Towel Series
Bring a touch of Studio Ghibli to your home décor with Studio Ghibli Silhouette Collection from Marushin. Pictured: Catbus Wash Towel,Catbus Face Towel,Catbus Bath Towel
"Yummy" Mini Glass Plate Assortment Bundle
Eat well and have fun with these "Yummy" mini glass plates that feature all your favorite Studio Ghibli characters. Size: 4.3 x 4.3 x 0.5 in
My Neighbor Totoro: Totoro Good Luck Daruma
This figure features Totoro with a Daruma-style painting on his stomach alongside a tiny Daruma to bring good luck and encouragement towards your aspirations. Stands approx 4.5" tall.
Studio Ghibli Desk Clock Collection
These desk clocks feature an analog clock with a unique themed clock face. Highly detailed at every angle makes it great for displaying from any side. Pictured: Kiki's Delivery Service: Jiji and Stuffed Plush Jiji Statue Desk Clock
Howl's Moving Castle:Heen Desk Duster Plush
A plush of Heen the dog from Howl's Moving Castle with many brush like hairs on his stomach for dusting. Measuring almost 8" long, this Heen plush will do his best to help dust around the house or just sit aloof. Features a loop for hanging on the wall.
Ghibli Mame Mini Marushin Towel Bundle
Small, portable, collectible towels for a convenient and eco-friendly way to dry your hands on the go. Get all 9 designs in this special bundle. Each Mame Towel measures approx. 6" and easily fits into a pocket or bag.
Castle in the Sky: Robot Soldier Planter
Measuring nearly 8" tall, this piece of animation brought to life is a planter decoration of a damaged Robot Soldier head from Castle in the Sky. Recreate the Gardens of Laputa by putting a small plant inside or simply place it inside a terrarium or aquarium
Studio Ghibli Steelbook Collection
The classic Ghibli Studio releases on Blu-ray and DVD in collectable steelbook cases. Pictured: Castle in the Sky, Only Yesterday, Spirted Away,When Marnie Was There,Kiki's Delivery Service, andThe Tale Of The Princess Kaguya.
GKIDS
The Films of Makoto Shinkai
The visionary director of Weathering With You and Your Name., Makoto Shinkai’s ambitious, award-winning films are beloved by cinephiles the world over for his lushly animated, wistful tales of star-crossed relationships that take place in captivating, imaginative worlds. Pictured: Weathering With You, 5 Centimeters Per Second, Children Who Chase Lost Voices, and The Place Promised in Our Early Days
Goodbye, Don Glees!
Based on a popular manga, Director Atsuko Ishizuka follows up her critically acclaimed series A Place Further Than the Universe with her first original feature film. A tender coming-of-age story about the fearlessness of being young and the bittersweet journey of self-discovery.
Panda! Go Panda!
Mimiko is a cheerful, young girl who is left on her own while her grandmother is away. When little Panny Panda and his father Papanda stumble into her home, Mimiko welcomes them in as her new family. Adventures ensue as Mimiko discovers the challenges of taking care of her new cuddly friends.
The Deer King
Following a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
BELLE Collector's Edition Box Set
A 3-disc set presented in beautiful deluxe packaging that presents the film in 4K UHD + Blu-Ray™ and is available both in the original Japanese and with an English dub. This Collector’s Edition contains a 60-page book, 6 art cards, a sticker and poster, with bonus features including those from the Blu-ray™ release, as well as several new captivating offerings, such as new special dialogues with cast, a new interview with Takeru Satoh, a new Eric Wong interview, and more.
Crunchyroll Shop
Hime And Yuzu Nendoroid
Crunchyroll-Hime Returns—but this time as a Nendoroid!Bursting with chibi cuteness, and accompanied by her loyal cat Yuzu, your favorite kitsune princess has a pose for any adventure that comes her way.
Junji Ito Collection
The works of one of the most famous Japanese horror manga artists, Junji Ito, finally gets animated! This will be an omnibus animation where each episode will star different protagonists such as the famous Tomie, Soichi, and Fuchi! Pictured:Cat Bite With Kanji Crew Sweatshirt
Naruto Shippuden Collection
Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but with the looming danger posed by the mysterious Akatsuki organization, Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits. Pictured:Akatsuki Cloud Holiday Sweater.Ramen Patch Beanie,Naruto Pocket Pop! Key Chain,Akatsuki Cloud Otaku Lamp,Ichiraku Ramen Shop Holiday Sweater
Spy X Family Collection
World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Pictured:Poster Art Throw Blanket
Jujutsu Kaisen Collection
Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. Pictured:Gojo Yuji Wall Scroll,Yuji Itadori Noodle Stopper Figure,Sukuna Deluxe Funko Pop!,Tamagotchi Nano: Gojo, andSatoru Gojo Big Plush
Dragon Ball Z Collection
With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies. Pictured:Shenron (Glitter) FiGPiN XL,Whis Eating Noodles Funko Pop!
One Piece Collection
Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become the king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond, this is one captain who'll never give up until he's claimed the greatest treasure on Earth: the Legendary One Piece! Pictured:Straw Hat Crew Throw Blanket,Straw Hat Pirates Holiday Sweater
Demon Slayer Collection
It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon herself. Pictured:Inosuke Hasibira Pop! Pin,Nezuko Kamado Pop! Pin,Zenitsu Agatsuma Pop! Pin,Tanjiro Kamado Pop! Pin,Tanjiro Shot Glass Set
Hello Kitty Collection
Pictured: Hello Kitty Kaiju Ramen Bowl With Chopsticks
My Hero Academia Collection
Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers.That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies. Pictured:World Heroes' Mission - Blu-Ray + DVD,Katsuki Bakugo World Heroes' Mission Ichibansho Figure
Cowboy Bebop Collection
The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck. This motley lot of intergalactic loners teams up to track down fugitives and turn them in for cold hard cash. Pictured:Original Series Soundtrack Vinyl (Ein Variant),Ed And Ein Figure
Attack on Titan Collection
Known in Japan as Shingeki no Kyojin, many years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the heroic members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Pictured:Season 2 Soundtrack 5x LP Deluxe Edition Vinyl
Darling in the Franxx Collection
The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Pictured:Zero Two Smiling Otaku Lamp
Fire Force Collection
Tokyo is burning, and citizens are mysteriously suffering from spontaneous human combustion all throughout the city! Responsible for snuffing out this inferno is the Fire Force, and Shinra is ready to join their fight. Pictured:119 Mascots 3-Piece Big Plush Pillow Set
Mob Psycho 100 Collection
Kageyama Shigeo, a.k.a. "Mob," is a boy who has trouble expressing himself, but who happens to be a powerful esper. Mob is determined to live a normal life and keeps his ESP suppressed, but when his emotions surge to a level of 100%, something terrible happens to him. Pictured:Mob Plush 8"