Anime is the most diverse entertainment medium. No matter the topic, there’s a show for it. So, when someone tells you they’re an anime fan, it’s difficult to guess what kind of shows they’re referring to. And for would-be gift-givers, that presents a problem. But you can find comfort in knowing that some anime titles attract a diverse audience, regardless of individual genre preferences. So, if you’re looking to surprise an anime fan, these popular anime figures are the way to go.
Popular Anime Figures for Action Lovers — Chainsaw Man
Born from an ARTFX/Kotobukiya collab, the Chainsaw Man 1/8 ARTFX J Figure is a shonen fan’s wet dream. Intricately sculpted by Mutou Naoya, the figure depicts Denji’s Chainsaw Man transformation. With the three saws, his shirt stained with blood, and a base that mimics the broken concrete and wreckage that accompanies a devil fight, the figure is one of our top picks. This 8.1″ (20.5 cm) figure retails at $127.50 and is available here.
Popular Anime Figures for Action Lovers — Goblin Slayer
Goblin Slayer’s claim to fame is no secret. The vivid violence and matter-of-fact threats drew a lot of eyes to it. Phat Company figured that out fast and gave us this stunning figure of one of the show’s most loved heroines. Sculpted by Mazaki Yuusuke, the 9.4″ (24.5 cm) figure vividly captures Priestess in a moment of prayer. Her flowing robe, flowing hair, and kind smile give this stunning piece of Goblin Slayer merchandise an ethereal quality. You can display Priestess with or without her hat, allowing you to enjoy her elegant blonde hair better. This 1/7 Priestess scale figure retails for $127.50 and is available here.
Isekai Shall Rule the World
While shonen technically denotes a demographic, it has become synonymous with certain shows. The term evokes hero-type shows or epic battles, but there’s more to it than that. For example, Ancient Magus Bride and Domestic Girlfriend are in the shonen genre, surprising many people. Isekai shows, on the other hand, don’t have that problem. If by the will of the omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent Truck-kun (or a rogue video game) sends you to another world, it’s an isekai. And if you’re buying for an isekai fan, you’re in luck, as we have these top two popular anime figures from isekai shows.
From PULCHRA comes this adorable Raphtalia figure from The Rising of the Shield Hero. The figure’s meticulous adherence to detail depicts the show’s resident tanuki and domineering vanguard in her kiddie stage. Sculpted by Kenzou and Moineau, the figure perfectly replicates Raphtalia’s kiddie form from the second season.
At 7.1″ tall, this 1/7 scale figure features an anime-themed base decorated with some of the show’s monsters and a miniature sword. Raphtalia has a radiant, triumphant smile, striking a trophy pose over her defeated foes. This adorable Raphtalia figure retails for $153. And due to it being a popular anime figure, it’s sure to sell out quickly. So don’t disappoint the Tate no Yuusha fan in your life. Order this figure here. We also have two other Raphtalia figures you can get here and here.
No Anime Figures, No Christmas
I have long wondered what would get more fanfare: the second coming of Jesus or the second season of No Game No Life. Both are unlikely to happen during our lifetime, and that’s a never-ending source of depression for fans of the exalted isekai. But this Christmas, you can lessen their pain by buying the No Game No Life fan in your life this juicy Jibril 1/4 B-style Shampoo figure.
Baring everything but showing nothing, this FREEing figure sets out to stimulate. And it excels in that quest! If Red Bull gives you wings, this figure gives you the horny, as Jibril is sure to excite. The placement of her wings heightens her elegant curves. The shampoo bottle she’s holding obstructs inappropriate views. Yet it makes you hot and bothered knowing that the views of a lifetime are so close. This alluring figure retails for $314.50.
Popular Anime Figures for Slice of Life Fans
When one thinks “anime fan,” the term “outdoors” doesn’t usually fit into the preconceived notion of what an anime fan is. But outdoor anime has become extremely popular. And in outdoor anime, none reached loftier heights than Afro’s Yuru Camp. A magnum opus in comfort, the end-all-be-all iyashikei introduced millions to the outdoors.
Laid Back Camp fans will be delighted to find the Chiaki Oogaki 1/7 figure by WING under their Christmas Tree. The 1/7 scale, 8.5″ (21.5 cm) figure showcases Aki with a huge pride-filled smile as she gives us a thumbs up after lighting a campfire. Ajiken’s sculpting work is admirable, as the delicate folds on her parka and the fluffiness of her sleeping bag are perfect. Akimoto Hajime’s paintwork aims for subtlety, as the hues and smudges of her boots and clothes shine through. The Chiaki Oogaki 1/7 scale figure will set you back $161.50.
Did you know we also stock anime calendars, doujins, JAV, and hentai titles? So, if you’re looking for something different or a tab more risqué, browse our extensive online collection. If you have another figure in mind to gift someone, chances are we also have it, so check out our stock here.
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