The Anime News Network Holiday Gift Guide

Fashion

Persona 5 Cargo Pants

Description: A show-stopping piece for all to love! This apparel piece features detailed front and back woven patches of the characters from Persona 5. Made from 100% ripstop cotton, these cargo pants are not only stylish and comfortable, they are made durable for any activity. The cargo pants include adjustable drawstrings for a more loose or fitted look, and plenty of pocket spaces to store small items on the go.

This apparel piece is unisex with sizes ranging from XXS to 2XL. Pre-orders for this item run from November 25th at 4PM PDT/7PM EDT to December 17th. The first 100 orders from this new Persona 5 collaboration will receive a small exclusive Apari x P5R pin with their purchase!

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Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Soot Sprites Holiday Sweater

Have a spirited holiday season with this bright and colorful Studio Ghibli design. Fuzzy appliques of Soot Sprites give the design textile appeal. Aside from the sprites themselves, this sweater includes motifs from Spirited Away including konpeito candy, traditional paper lamps, and the kanji for identifying a bathhouse. Perfect attire for holiday watch parties.

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MENACING - Flexfit Cap

Inspired by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The enemy stand user could be anyone… even you. Exude “Oh? You're approaching me?” vibes without saying a word with this hat that expresses the iconic “menacing” sound effect. Lasting pink and purple embroidery is stitched onto both black and white hat options.

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V-Cut Leggings

Discover how heavy are the dumbbells you lift with this athletic wear perfect for any Japanophile. Iron Yokai's fitness line includes designs that evoke tanuki, nine-tailed foxes, dragons, plus sweets like mango and taiyaki so you can stay inspired for a post-gym snack.

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Power Blood Devil Black Tee

Channel your inner blood devil with this bright and bold official Power design. This statement-making shirt is part of Atsuko's site-wide holiday sale. Feel good shopping small this season with this offering from an independent anime streetwear line.

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Gundam Zaku Puffer Jacket (Red)

Subtly hint at your Gundam obsession with this red Zaku-inspired jacket. Whether you're on Side 7 or weighed down by gravity, this stylish puffer will keep you snug. The quilted panels mimic the markings on Char's iconic suit.

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Persona 5 Royal Knitted Vest

Description: A versatile piece for any type of style! This unique knitted vest features the ladies of Persona 5 Royal. The character designs are woven into the garment for longer-lasting and never-fading art! This apparel piece is lightweight, breathable, and durable for any planned activity. You can wear it solo, or pair it with a nice Persona 5 Overshirt (also available in the Apari online shop!). However you style it, it's sure to get you a new social link!

This apparel piece is unisex with sizes ranging from XXS to 2XL. Pre-orders for this item run from November 25th at 4PM PDT/7PM EDT to December 17th. The first 100 orders from this new Persona 5 collaboration will receive a small exclusive Apari x P5R pin with their purchase!

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Scott & Ramona Pajama Pants

Snuggle up in pajama pants that feature Scott and Ramona's faces as rendered in the Science SARU production. Make somebody's holiday cozier with loungewear that shows off their fandom and makes them comfy at the same time. (Also available in plus sizes).

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Lily Necklace

This indie anime-inspired brand has long been the go-to jeweler of magical girls everywhere. But did you know BisouLively also makes bracelets, rings, and necklaces in partnership with VTubers and Twitch streamers? This Lily Pichu necklace shows off your fandom with a sparkle.

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Sagittarius

An original mecha and character design make an impact on the back of this bold red hoodie. Titled “Saggitarius,” this design is perfect for anyone born under this November-December zodiac sign. For 10 years, Boomslank has been run by three Black anime-obsessed brothers creating anime-inspired clothing.

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Evangelion - Unit 01 Glow in the Dark Kigurumi

Protect yourself from angel attacks with head-to-toe comfort in this snuggly Unit 01 kigurumi. Stand out by day with its bold purple, green, and red colorway; shine by night with glow-in-the-dark accents. Whether you're heading to a convention or staying in, you'll stay cozy in this full-body fit.

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Persona 5 Royal Walkthrough Button Down

Walk around the city, day or night, in this lightweight and breathable button down! This piece features the many silhouettes of the busy Shibuya crowd in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal. Made from a blend of modal and lyocell fabrics, this button-down will not only be soft and comfortable to wear, but it will also have a silky feeling for a slight luxury look to your fit!

This apparel piece is unisex with sizes ranging from XS to 2XL. Pre-orders for this item run from November 25th at 4PM PDT/7PM EDT to December 17th. The first 100 orders from this new Persona 5 collaboration will receive a small exclusive Apari x P5R pin with their purchase!

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Game Over Overall Dress

Your style game will be far from over in this Game Over overall dress. Featuring a holographic front panel and neon pink and blue color blocking, this unique dress comes in sizes XS to XXL with adjustable straps to fit a variety of bodies. Hailing from the indie brand Yokai Sekai, it's like nothing you can get at the mall.

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holoMyth Track Jacket

OMOCAT has a unique design sense and style that has led to some really cool original apparel (and a video game). Lately, they've been creating official merchandise for the Hololive VTuber personalities, including this track jacket featuring holoMyth (Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis, Gawr Gura, and Watson Amelia). If holoMyth aren't your favs, you can also find variants with holoCouncil, holoAdvent, and hololive Gamers.

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Piranha Plants Sheer Midaxi Dress

I've bought quite a few items from BlackMilk and always been elated with the quality. This is one of their maxi-dresses featuring an all-over piranha plant print from their Super Mario collection. It was actually hard to narrow down which item to feature, but I went with something a bit festive (the shade of green) and not as common (Princess Peach merch isn't hard to find). It's also worth checking out their Pokémon, Zelda, and Sailor Moon items too. Keep in mind that they're based in Australia, so you're going to want to allot for the extra shipping time in you're in the U.S.

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Crunchyroll x Logic x Cowboy Bebop - Logic and the Crew Sweatshirt

Earlier this year, rapper Logic debuted his tie-in collection with the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop. This sweatshirt features the Grammy-nominated musician with the Bebop crew on the back and a small embroidered Swordfish II on the front. The series' popular episode-ender phrase, "See You, Space Cowboy," is written on the mid-right. If you're a fan of Logic ("Obediently Yours," anyone?) this is a unique collaboration for your wardrobe.

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Tengus in the Wild Long Sleeve Brown Tee

Atsuko's entire Samurai Champloo collab is legit, but there's something about this color combo and design that scratches a certain itch. The floral contrast with the tengu mask gives it a soft and masculine side simultaneously. The image doesn't scream "another anime graphic tee!" If it's too subtle for you, take a look at the Soundtrack Of Outlaws tee shirts featuring a giant record with the OST track listing on the back.

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Miku Leek Button Down

The Miku Leek button down is an officially licensed collaboration between Apari and Crypton Future Media. Made for a relaxed fit, this apparel piece is made from eucalyptus and bamboo blended fabric. So, not only is it sustainably made, but it is also soft and durable to wear for any Miku-inspired outfit. The most unique part about this button down is that the Miku patterns on all shirts will be different, and no two shirt prints will be alike! How cool is that?This apparel piece is unisex with sizes ranging from XS to 2XL.

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Misato Racing Jacket

What do you want from me, it's Mistako's f***ing jacket. You have to have the confidence to pull this off (and a Renault Alpine A310), but this head-turner is bound to get you a ton of compliments if you play your cards right. The jacket itself is faux leather and shiny.

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Jujutsu Kaisen UT Graphic T-Shirt Megumi Fushigoro

Uniqlo's anime offerings are a bit scarce right now, but this Megumi Fushigoro has an eye-grabbing design. The stark-white T-shirt shows Megumi's hands as he summons a shikigami; the Divine Dogs. The dark shadow stretches across the front of the shirt, warning that you too might summon a cursed creature if provoked.

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Cardcaptor Sakura Kero Chan Plush Tote Bag

This bag is so friggin' cute I can't stand it. The bag is huge and features Kero-chan's face embroidered on the front and his wings stitched on the back. Even the zipper was created to fit the theme with a puff-ball attachment to mimic the end of the Osaka-accented mascot's tail. The bag measures 15 x 16 (no, the site didn't include the units, but I'm going to assume it's inches here). You can keep your Cardcaptor costume, wand, Clow Cards, and a lunch packed by your adoring best-friend inside this thing.

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Glaceon Blue & Black Robe

Glaceon's color combo is perfect for the season and adds a cozy feel. Why get a regular old robe when you can get one with your favorite Eeveelution? (They have Umbreon, too!) Throw on a pair of thermal jammie pants and get a cup of hot cocoa (or coffee) to cozy up with your Nintendo Switch this holiday season.

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C-70 T-Shirt

This graphic tee shirt has a retro-style feel on top of being really cute. The shirt comes in three colors: black, charcoal, and white and features original character Dr. Chan by TINYKOL (the doctor is the panda bear). The character's story takes place after most of humanity is gone and he goes about trying to relive important elements from our shared experiences. Like riding a Honda Super Cub C70 motorcycle.

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