As Miyazaki’s The Boy and The Heron tops box offices across the globe, nerds are once again reminded of the power of Studio Ghibli fans, all of whom almost certainly deserve a great gift this holiday season.
Luckily, Studio Ghibli merch has been on the rise in recent years, with a wide variety of products to choose from. Whether it’s a wonderful piece of art or a cuddly new desk accessory, there are plenty of great Studio Ghibli gift ideas to fulfill any loved one’s Christmas wish.
The Best Studio Ghibli Gift Ideas
How We Chose the Best Studio Ghibli Gifts
Finding Studio Ghibli merch can be kind of easy, given the far-reaching influence the brand has had on people. However, not everything is worth buying. To determine which pieces of merch were truly the best, Game Rant focused on a few key factors:
- Usefulness – Could the item be used for some task, or does it just look nice?
- Design – Did the item look like it belonged to a Studio Ghibli franchise? How well could it fit in with other accessories?
- Quality – Was the item made with durable materials? Did the reviews mention any significant issues with the product?
- Price – Was the item reasonably priced, or was it overly expensive due to limited stock or price gauging?
Best Budget Studio Ghibli Gift
This dish is deliciously depraved, designed with an indentation of No Face from Spirited Away that should, theoretically, gaze at users through a thin veneer of soy sauce. The dish is made from porcelain and at first glance looks like a typical soy sauce dish, meaning it will fit right in with other dishes.
Perfect for Studio Ghibli fans who love to have sushi, potstickers, and dumplings, this gift is also an extremely affordable option. Currently, fans can give this saucy dish to their favorite Ghibli friend for just $10! It’s not the biggest gift ever, but as far as Studio Ghibli merch goes, it’s tough to beat such a low price.
Best Premium Studio Ghibli Gift
Loungefly and Hot Topic are on a roll with their absolutely stunning bag collection, which includes a number of Studio Ghibli designs. The only thing that tends to keep people away is the hefty price tag. Of course, the bags are made with premium materials and feature wonderful illustrations, but grabbing every bag that catches one’s eye will quickly clear out most bank accounts.
This Loungefly bag shows off a few candid forest scenes of Totoro and friends picking berries and leaves. The soft, off-white background melds well with the light greens, blues, and other colors that mark the various Ghibli motifs. While there is a new Sakura Totoro Loungefly bag coming next spring, that only means that this bag may be out of stock sooner rather than later.
Editor’s Choice Studio Ghibli Gift
The Studio Ghibli art crystal jigsaw puzzles are one of the best gifts a Ghibli fan can get. These puzzles are fairly simple with just over 200 pieces, yet they look incredibly beautiful when completed. Since there are five different designs, it’s easy to find one for most Ghibli fans, regardless of their absolute favorite movie.
The vibrant colors really pop against the black border, while the clear backgrounds for each of the images make it look even better when displayed near natural light, such as in front of a window. Artistic fans who love to take their time with their art will most appreciate this gift, though almost any Studio Ghibli fan would be excited to receive this perfectly pretty puzzle set.
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