Shojo Manga Gift Guide

Price: $19.99
Author & Artist: Arina Tanemura
Publisher: VIZ Media
ISBN: 978-1421518855
Compare Prices for Arina Tanemura Collection: The Art of Full Moon

One of the many reasons why shojo manga fans love Full Moon O Sagashite, Gentlemen's Alliance Cross and Time Stranger Kyoko is Tanemura-sensei's intricate and pretty artwork. While the graphic novels only feature color artwork on the covers, The Art of Full Moon features page after page of Tanemura-sensei's lovely illustrations in glorious color, as they were meant to be seen. A fabulous addition to their bookshelf for a shojo manga fan or aspiring manga-ka (artist).

Price: $19.99
Author & Artist: Svetlana Chmakova
Publisher: TokyoPop
ISBN: \978-1427813404
Compare prices for Dramacon Ultimate Edition

As part of TokyoPop's super-sized Ultimate omnibus editions, all three volumes of Dramacon has been re-issued in one extra-large volume, that also includes bonus color pages, sketches and "The First Date," a short story created just for this edition. A fun collectible edition for anyone who has ever survived an anime convention and lived to tell the tale.

Price: $34.99
Available from: Shojo Beat / VIZ Media

Keep the fun, fashion and romance coming all year long with a subscription to Shojo Beat Magazine. Each month, they'll get the latest chapters of hot shojo titles including Sand Chronicles, Vampire Knight and Honey and Clover, plus fashion and beauty tips, contests and exclusive extras.

Price: $38.00
Available from: J-Box.com

Why stop at Pocky, when you could give them an assortment of sweet and savory snacks, cookies, candies and gum straight from Japan? Introduce them to the addictive joys of Meiji Peach Gummy, Ramune Bottle Candy, Meiji Meltykiss chocolate and yes, original Pocky and Pretz and soooo much more. Be prepared for their inevitable sugar rush nuttiness once they get their hands on this package of Japanese junk food goodness.

Price: $99.00
Available from: The Right Stuf

A very special collectible for fans of Fruits Basket manga and anime, this limited edition lithograph not only features a new illustration of Yuki, Kyo and Tohru, it's also autographed by the American seiyuu (voice actors) from the anime series, including Eric Vale (Yuki Sohma), Jerry Jewell (Kyo Sohma), Laura Bailey (Tohru Honda), John Burgmeier (Shigure Sohma), and ADR Director Justin Cook.

This collectible print is only available in an edition of 250 prints, so once they're gone, that's it!

List Price: $44.98
Author & Artist: Miwa Ueda
Publisher: Funimation
Compare Prices for The Peach Girl DVD Starter Set

Based on Miwa Ueda's bestselling manga series, the Peach Girl anime series is about a girl who's been unfairly judged as being a 'bad girl' just because she 's naturally tanned, her back-stabbing friend Sae, and the two boys who want to win her heart.

This deluxe starter set includes volume 1 of the DVD, the first volume of the manga from TokyoPop and a sporty pink handbag, all perfectly packaged for gift-giving,

Price: $19.95
Available from: YesAnimation

What fuels anime or manga fans on those all-night convention film fests? Pocky, of course! These crunchy, chocolate-dipped pretzels have earned cult snack status in otaku-land, and what better way to show off your love for these utterly addictive snacks than a Pocky purse? I bought one of these and every where I go, complete strangers tell me "Oh, I LOVE Pocky!" It's totally my favorite bag -- a guaranteed conversation starter!

Price: $29.99
Available from: AllPosters.com

Magic Knights Hikaru, Umi and Fuu take a nap in this beautifully detailed print by CLAMP. Get it framed to make it a cool addition to a shojo manga fan's bedroom.

Price: $16.99
Author & Artist: Aimee Major Steinberger
Publisher: Go! Comi
ISBN: 978-1-933617-83-1
Read a review of Japan Ai
Compare prices for Japan Ai

American animator and cosplayer extraordinaire Aimee Major Steinberger takes a trip to Japan and shares her experiences with witty observations and absolutely adorable illustrations in Japan Ai, her travelogue/love letter to the Land of the Rising Sun.

See tall girl (Yes, she's 6-feet tall) Steinberger tower over her geisha dressing assistants, make the cosplay scene in Harajuku, swoon over a Takarazuka revue, experience the joys of an onsen (hot springs) resort and more memorable, only-in-Japan moments.

Price: $19.99
Available from: Dot-Anime.us

These cozy fleece Takkun the kitten caps from FLCL are a whimsical way to keep your head warm and show off your anime fan style at the same time.

Price: $19.95
Author: Jason Thompson
Publisher: Del Rey / Ballantine Books
ISBN: 978-0345485908
Compare prices for Manga: The Complete Guide

One book that should be on every manga reader's bookshelf is Jason Thompson's exhaustive guide to Japanese comics in English, Manga: The Complete Guide. Besides reviewing over 1,200 manga series, Thompson also provides recommendations and cultural notes to help demystify the wide world of manga.

Price: $19.99
Available from: Allposters.com

A fashionably funky graphic tee, featuring characters from Fruits Basket, including Kyo the cat, Yuki the rat and Tohru, the o-nigiri (riceball) surrounded by hearts, hearts and more hearts.