The Anime News Network Holiday Gift Guide

Tech and Gadgets

AVIOT TE-V1R-HEN hololive English -Myth- Collaboration Wireless Earbuds

These earbuds feature over 200 newly recorded voice lines from the Myth members—Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis, Gawr Gura, and Watson Amelia. Each member's voice is available in both Japanese and English, for a total of 10 modes that you can switch between via the app. The charging case and earbuds have a special design, and the packaging features an exclusive new illustration created just for this collaboration.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! x HG Base 65 Keyboard - Exodia

Higround has been partnering with a lot of popular animes to release collab products with one of them being their HG Base 65 Keyboard with Exodia keycaps. These keycaps look absolutely beautiful and really do capture the glory of the “Forbidden One” (though we are missing the important “left leg” and “right leg”). Not only are you getting these keycaps, but you're also getting the keyboard which has RGB and hot-swappable keyswitches. It is also pretty easy to open up if you want to tape mod it or see if putting all 5 of the cards inside can dampen the sound (or summon him).

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Wireless Gaming Mouse - Kamisato Ayaka Special Edition

You probably (no definitely) know someone who plays Genshin Impact and (maybe) want to give them something. Well, here's one of the few genshin collab items you can buy in the States. G309 LIGHTSPEED Kamisato Ayaka Special Edition is the first of Ayaka-themed Logitech products. The G309 LIGHTSPEED is a solid wireless mouse with its HERO 25K gaming sensor. It claims 300+ hours of use with a single AA battery and the option to have it wirelessly charged with its POWER PLAY playmat. And now you can get it with Ayaka's signature. So, if you know a gamer who still tries to make Ayaka freeze teams work Spiral Abyss… this is the perfect gift for them. Kamisato Art: Soumetsu!

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Govee x Evangelion RGBIC Gaming Light Bars

Govee is a name you might have seen if you been shopping around for RGB lights recently. One of their products is their Gaming Light Bars that sit on your desk and splash millions of colors on your walls that could even react to the audio from your game. However if you were not a fan of the black and silver look of them and wanted to add a bit of mecha theme to your set up, then pick their Evangelion edition of their light bars. Painted in a metastatic purple with added green detailing and text, they perfectly match the iconic EVA-01 design. They have 3 special lighting modes theme around the EVA units and work Alexa and Google assistant so you can probably find a way to activate them using Shinji's iconic line: “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH”(I only know the scene where he's screaming in his EVA).

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Official Y70 Silver Wolf Case Bundle

I might be biased here because HYTE sent us this case to review, but… it's a very cool case. The HYTE Y70 is a dual-chamber ATX mid-tower case with a modern aesthetic that is designed to showcase your parts, going as far as to include a vertical mount for your GPU. However, most people will probably be too busy looking at Silver Wolf printed all over the tempered glass. I can personally say that the case is really easy to build in because of its large size and modern features (like removing the panels without any tools). The design is beautiful, with a number of details that only Star Rail will recognize and appreciate.

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AVIOT TE-Q3-FRR Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Collaboration Wireless Earbuds

These earbuds feature voice guidance from Frieren, Fern, Stark, Sein, and Himmel! You can switch between 10 modes via the app: 5 modes with individual characters and five modes with dialogues between the characters. In total, it features over 240 newly recorded voice lines.

Evan Call, the composer of the anime's BGM, was responsible for the sound tuning.

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Frieren PC Case Bundle

Another Frieren item and beautiful PC case for this section. Starforge is a relevant new name in the computer scene, but here they are with an official Frieren PC case. As you can see, our favorite trio is printed on the tempered glass sitting under a tree, which covers the entire case, and we can see the original hero party in the back. There's even a huge blue magic symbol that covers the top of the case. Frieren, Fern, and Stark sitting in the front give you a clear view of your PC parts and the case's unique plate light featuring art from the anime. If that wasn't enough, you even get a playmat featuring the same art of the case and 12x18 acrylic wall art of the original hero party. If you have extra cash, you can buy additional plate light acrylics to put inside the case or even a full-on PC built using this case. (copy the “Himmel would buy it” joke here).

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Yeston Sakura Radeon RX 7800 XT 16G GDDR6 256bit 5nm Video Cards

Gamers want one thing… and it's an anime graphic card. I'll admit this is a ridiculous item and not exactly a GPU you should buy if you're trying to save money… but it looks so good. Yeston is probably a name you've heard if you're into anime and PC building. Best known for their number of custom GPUs, coolers, and fans based on their original anime characters. This graphic card is beautiful, and that's really all I have to say about it. If you don't want another card that is just a black brick with some RGB fans, get this one. Oh yeah… the Radeon RX 7800 XT is a solid GPU.

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Death Note Ryuk Keycap Set

Know someone who's a fan of Team Liquid and loves Death Note? I got the perfect gift for them. This 104 keycap set put the iconic characters Light Yagami and Ryuki right on the desk. They are portrayed in this striking abstract style that very much matches the show's style, accented with red skulls on the space bar and ESC key. And if you're willing to spend extra, you can get a matching Ryuki mousepad to complete your Death Note setup. Numpad keys and potato chips not included.

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Evangelion Test Type-01 Collectible AirPods Pro Case

Do you want to get a ridiculous item for your friend who's a fan of Evangelion? I got you. As part of their collaboration, Casetify is selling an AirPods Pro case… that is just straight the EVA-01 head. It is incredibly detailed, to the point where it makes you wonder where the rest of this scale figure is at. It even comes with a (more practical) clear case that looks like the entry plugs used in the show. If you want to give someone an EVA-01 head that just happens to be an Airpods Pro case, head over to CASETiFY (and maybe buy your friend a pair of Airpods Pro if you're a good friend).

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Demon Slayer X2 v2 Mini Nezuko Gaming Mouse

NEZUKKKKKKKO-CHAN! Now you have the power of the demon sister in the palm of your hands. Pulsar is a well-known brand in the mouse space and managed to collab with one of the most popular anime of this decade. This model is specifically their X2 v2 Mini, which is perfect for anyone of the same palm size as Nezuko. What makes this Puslar collab product special is that it not only comes with glass skates and a 4K Dongle to help improve your aim but the dongle and receiver are specifically themed to Nezuko. The 4K Dongle is her iconic wooden box, and the receiver (attached to the mouse) is the bamboo covering her fangs. Adorable. I cannot promise that it will let you perform demon blood art during your Valorant games, though. (There are more Demon Slayer character options, too!)

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Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

Ready to make waking up fun again? Introduce a little play to your wake-up routine with Alarmo, the interactive alarm clock from Nintendo! Start the day off right with fun animations, sounds, and characters from some of your favorite games. You can even snooze the alarm with gestures and end it by getting out of bed, thanks to the device's motion sensor.

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AVIOT TE-ZX1 Wireless Earbuds - Cowboy Bebop Edition

They feature voice guidance for functions like power on/off and device connection with the voices of Spike, Faye, Edward, Ein, and Jet. The design and color scheme is inspired by the high-speed fighter Swordfish II from the anime, fully overseen by the original mechanic designer, Kimitoshi Yamane.

With a Tribrid 5-driver system delivering exceptional audio performance, these earbuds are not just a collector's item but also top-notch audio gear.

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VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset, Carbon

Ready for a new gaming headset? Or maybe you just want some really nice headphones. Corsair has you covered! With their new Virtuoso Max, they have changed the game for headsets! Not only do these sound incredible, but did I mention they have 60 hours of battery life? Equipped with some of the coolest new tech I've seen, you are able to sync your gaming console and your phone at the same time! That means you can be gaming and chatting with friends, all while listening to music from your phone! And if you get a call? Virtuoso can automatically mute your game and let you take the call all from the headset! Also—they have RGB, so you know they will make you a better gamer!

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Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - Black

Looking to simplify your computer experience? Whether it's gaming, streaming, business, or just catching up with friends, Stream Deck can simplify every step! Stream Deck seamlessly integrates with so many programs from Discord, OBS, Steam and even your browser! You can create simple and custom keys to access a variety of commands- Open a specific channel in Discord, Mute your noisy friend in group chat, adjust your audio, start recording, turn on the lights… The possibilities are endless! Stream Deck comes in a variety of sizes and price points, perfect to match your exact needs!

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PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Here is an item that can solve the age-old, home-dividing argument of “Do we watch anime or play video games?” No longer are the times of fighting with your siblings or partner over who gets to use the TV; with PlayStation Portal, you can access your entire PlayStation library of games and apps from anywhere! *Assuming you have WiFi. Sony has nailed it with this extremely comfortable and portable solution to gaming or watching comfortably from anywhere. So if you're a gamer or you're just tired of your partner or kids hogging the TV with hours of Fortnite, don't sleep on this!

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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3

We've all been there, minding your own business driving along in traffic when, out of nowhere, something crazy happens! If only you had been recording so you could share it with your friends! I know you've been considering getting a dashcam for a while; we all have. These dashcams are super easy to use and offer great image quality and a simple app for transferring footage directly to your phone! Garmin offers a range of dashcams at different price points with varying features to make sure you find the perfect fit!

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LIFX Color A19 Smart Light

We all know LED light bulbs are great for the electricity bill, but what if they could do more? LIFX has created the ultimate smart bulb; it only needs WiFi! These bulbs can produce billions of colors at up to 1100 lumens! (That's bright!) They also easily integrate with Alexa, Apple, and Google for incredible control! You can adjust the color and brightness, set schedules for your lights to wake you up, make it seem like someone is home, or just turn the house into a rave! With so much control from your smartphone, you may never have to use a light switch again!

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AVIOT Monogatari Series Anime Wireless Earbuds

These earbuds feature over 190 newly recorded voice lines from 11 characters of the Monogatari Series across two models (TE-D01v-MGK 怪(Kai) Model and TE-D01v-MGT 蕩(Tore) Model), including Shinobu Oshino and Hitagi Senjougahara.

Satoru Kousaki, who was involved in the production of many of the series' songs, was responsible for the sound tuning.

The packaging also boasts a special design featuring brand-new illustrations by Shaft.

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Steam Deck

Not to be confused with the Stream Deck from earlier—the Steam Deck is a powerhouse of mobile gaming perfection! If console gaming isn't your thing, and you need your pc games on the go- Steam Deck is the perfect gift! You can download full AAA titles and play them from anywhere without the hassle of WiFi!

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Elgato Neo Streaming Devices

Are you, or maybe someone on your shopping list, thinking about getting into streaming? Elgato NEO has some incredible entry-level gear at a great price! Whether you just want a better webcam for taking Zoom calls, or you want to stream Fortnite to the world—Elgato has everything you need! You can find all the necessary components for streaming priced individually or in combination packs at a discount!

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Secretlab Attack on Titan TITAN Evo Gaming Chair

ANN reviewer James Beckett has been rocking this chair for the last few years on the ANN After Show and stands by it for gaming, podcasting, or just hanging out. Secretlab calls the TITAN EVO its "most technologically advanced chair yet" and comes in various colorways. The Attack on Titan variant matches the Scout uniform with the emblem emblazoned on the front and back. The ergonomic lumbar support system is a life-saver if you're in for a long gaming session or just have scoliosis like me.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gaming Headset

If you're a gamer (or even just an anime watcher) it's absolutely worth it to take your audio experience to the next level. The Arctis Nova 7X works on the Xbox Series S/X, the PlayStation 5, the Nintendo Switch, and the PC. Not only is the sound quality amazing (not to mention customizable) but it is also compatible with the PS5's Tempest 3D Audio and other 360° special audio technologies. Better still, it can connect wirelessly to your gaming device and then through Bluetooth to another device—allowing you to do things like listen to music or YouTube even as you game on console. And with a 38-hour battery life, you can easily play all day without charging.

The only important thing to note when buying is that there are minor differences between the Arctis Nova 7, Arctis Nova 7P, and Arctis Nova 7X. Basically, all work on PC, PS5, and Switch but only the 7X can work on the Xbox as well. The other tiny difference is what the dial on the right earcup does. (It adjusts ChatMix on the 7 and 7X and Sidetone on the 7P.) I've personally been blown away with my own pair and have no reservations about recommending it to anyone else.

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AVIOT Sword Art Online Anime Wireless Earbuds

Available in two models (TE-D01v-SOW(Heroine Model) and TE-D01v-SOB (Hero Model)) —the HEROINE model in white and the HERO model in black— these earbuds feature over 170 newly recorded voice lines from 7 characters across two models, including Kirito and Asuna.

They come in special packaging featuring completely new illustrations.

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