Anime

Anime Merch - from Pokémon to Naruto

Japanese animated cartoons have conquered the world during the last years. Did you know that Japan has the most extensive animation culture worldwide? No wonder that the hype spread to the rest of the entertainment world step by step. 

Dive into the huge world of animes now and discover our huge range of anime merchandise. But before you get started, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about animes.

Mangas - the origins of anime 

Japanese comics are referred to as mangas, but they differ from western comics we know like Marvel Comics. The characters have big wide eyes, colorful hair and according to Japanese tradition, mangas are read from right to left.

The origins of mangas go back much further than you might imagine: As early as the 8th century, Buddhist monks painted murals of animals behaving like humans. Today’s mangas were inspired by the first Disney films. The first mangas were aimed at children, but stories for adults were added soon.

Mangas often serves as source material for anime, which we can see across tv screens. In short: Without mangas, there would be no animes! Do you prefer merchandise that reminds you of the typical drawings from your favorite manga? No problem, because we also have manga merch with, for example, amazing manga panels for you!

The diverse genres in the world of anime

Animes are no longer only intended for younger target audiences or children. While there’s still a huge number of familiy-friendly animes out there, some stories are aimed directly at adults. Every genre that you know from the world of movies and tv series can be found in animes as well: horror, fantasy, adventure or comedy - there’s something for everyone!

In Japan, genres are often classified according to the target audience. Crunchyroll, one of the most important streaming providers for anime, can also filter content according to these genres. These are the most popular genres you should know: 

• Kodomo-Anime: anime for children, e.g. Pokémon, Mein Nachbar Totoro

• Shōjo-Anime: anime for girls, e.g. Sailor Moon

• Shōnen-Anime: anime for boys, e.g. Dragon Ball, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Death Note

• Josei-Anime: anime for young women, e.g. Yuri!!! on Ice, Aggretsuko

• Seinen-Anime: anime for young men, e.g. Berserk, One Punch Man, Tokyo Ghoul

Animes in Pop Culture

In the meantime you will not only find mangas in the bookstore or your favorite anime on the internet. Even Netflix produces its own anime series now, but you can also find well-known animes to stream there.

Many animes have also been adapted as video games - or have been based on existing games. The best-known example is probably Pokémon: The first Pokémon game was released in Japan in 1996 for Game Boy. One year later the first season of the series followed. There are also games for One Piece, Dragon Ball or One Punch Man. 

Animes are also often adapted in the music and metal world. The opening song for the fourth season Attack on Titan, for example, convinces with real metalcore! Oli Sykes from Bring Me The Horizon has also been inspired by animes for his own fashion brand Drop Dead. The most amazing mix of anime and music is probably Hatsune Miku. You can even attend concerts of the virtually created character!

Your shop for anime merch

Are you already a huge fan or do you want to delve even deeper into the world of animes? Then we have good news for you, because you can equip yourself with eye-catching anime merch through our shop! Discover anime shirts, hoodies or zippers with awesome prints. Isn’t that enough for you? Then complete your look with anime backpacks, socks or scarves.

You’ll also find a lot of accessories for your home, such as posters, mugs or stuffed animals. You can also get one of the popular Funko Pops of your favorite animes straight into your living room!