Anime Gifts for Her
By Tom James
Searching for anime gifts for her usually turns up the same shonen shelf, but great taste in anime isn't one-note — and the right gift should feel like it was picked for her specifically, not just for 'anime fans' in general.
This guide leans into the Naruto: Shippuden universe's softer, more collectable side — plush, statues and everyday treats — so you can find something that matches her favourite characters rather than just the loudest ones.
1. Naruto: Shippuden: Grandista PVC Statue: Itachi Uchiha
Anime — £40.00 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A striking Grandista statue of Itachi Uchiha for the fan drawn to complex, tragic characters rather than the loudest heroes — a display piece that rewards knowing the deeper story.
2. Naruto: Shippuden: Fluffy M Plush: Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode)
Anime — £12.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Soft, huggable and instantly recognisable, this Naruto Sage Mode plush suits anyone who wants comfort-object cuteness alongside their love of the series, not just action figures.
3. Naruto: Shippuden: PVC Statue: Madara Uchiha
Anime — £35.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Madara Uchiha gets a detailed PVC statue for fans who rate villains and antiheroes as highly as the main cast — a confident, characterful shelf piece.
4. Naruto: Shippuden: Potekoro Mascot M Plush: Obito Uchiha
Anime — £12.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This Obito Potekoro mascot plush is small, sweet and a bit different, perfect for fans whose favourite character is the emotionally complicated one rather than the obvious lead.
5. Naruto: Shippuden: Fluffy M Plush: Kakashi Hatake (Sharingan)
Anime — £17.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Kakashi in Sharingan form as a fluffy plush brings personality-driven cuteness to a character often loved for his calm, mysterious appeal rather than brute strength.
6. Naruto: Money Box: Itachi Shippuden
Anime — £15.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A practical, everyday nod to fandom, this Itachi money box lets her display her favourite character somewhere other than a shelf — useful as well as collectable.
7. Naruto Shippuden: PVC Statue: Kakashi Hatake-II
Anime — £30.00 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Another detailed Kakashi statue option, ideal if she already has a favourite version of the character and wants a different pose or style to add to a collection.
8. Naruto Shippuden: PVC Statue: Kakashi
Anime — £26.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A classic Kakashi PVC statue for fans devoted to the series' most quietly beloved sensei, offering a slightly different price point and design from the other options here.
9. Naruto: Shippuden: PVC Statue: Gaara
Anime — £30.00 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Gaara's statue suits fans drawn to redemption arcs and complicated backstories, giving her a character-focused gift rather than a generic 'anime' one.
10. Naruto: Shippuden: Fluffy M Plush: Sasuke Uchiha (Sharingan)
Anime — £10.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This Sasuke Sharingan plush softens one of the show's more intense characters into something cuddly, great for fans who love him despite — or because of — his edge.
11. Naruto: Shippuden: The Official Cookbook (Hardcover)
Anime — £18.19 at Forbidden Planet. View details
For the fan who loves the culture around the show as much as the fights, this official cookbook makes a thoughtful, usable gift beyond figures and plush.
12. Naruto: S.H. Figuarts Action Figure: Naruto (The Power To Unite)
Anime — £56.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A premium S.H. Figuarts Naruto figure for her if she's a serious collector who wants display quality and articulation, not just a cute plush version.
Anime Gifts for Her FAQs
How do I choose an anime gift?
Identify the series first. Anime is far too broad to buy generically, and 'anime merchandise' as a category means nothing to someone who is specifically a Death Note person or a One Piece person. Find the show, then the item.
Which anime series have the widest appeal in the UK?
Death Note, Naruto, One Piece and My Hero Academia reach the most people, which is why they dominate this page. They are the safest choices if you know someone watches anime but not which series they favour.
What is the difference between the Death Note tee designs?
The playing-cards artwork is subtler and comes in cream or black, wearable as an ordinary graphic tee. The Poison Banner design is much larger and more obvious. Choose based on where they would actually wear it.
What anime gifts aren't clothing?
The One Piece Straw Hat money bank is the best-looking object here and reads as One Piece from across a room. The metal water bottle at £18.99 is the most practical, and the premium card collection suits a collector rather than a player.