It’s almost that time of the year where shops cover their storefronts with grandiose displays of reds, whites, and pinks. You breathe in the velvety aroma of rose bouquets as your fingers touch the plush fur of teddy bears in bright colored bows. Shelves tower over you, filled with chocolates, cards, and shiny balloons. It can all be a bit overwhelming, especially when nothing seems right.
If you wanted to give your special someone something a little more unique this year, or give them some ideas for yourself, here’s a few nerdy Valentine’s Day gift ideas!
7. A Key to Your Heart
Shin is a Thailand-based illustrator who’s designed literally hundreds of Kingdom Hearts-inspired keyblade enamel pins and charms. He’s created an incredible variety of keyblades from various fandoms, including: Pokemon, Genshin Impact, Avatar the Last Airbender, Sailor Moon, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Studio Ghibli, and so much more! Find a keyblade inspired by your Valentine’s favorite character and offer them the key to your heart.
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6. A Plush to Show They’re Your #001
Roses are red, and lovely, but you know what’s even better? A rose Bulbasaur plush. This cutie is soft, an adorable vibrant pink, and the perfect gift for whoever you pika-choose!
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5. The Scent of Their Waifu/Husbando
Otaku Scents is a Texas based company that began their business ventures in 2016 when they discovered a lack of anime themed candles. Wanting to fill that empty space, they started with 4 original scented candles and have now grown to have over 150 unique and amazing fragrances inspired by our favorite anime characters. They have a variety of products from candles, wax melts, perfumes, colognes, and more!
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4. Something Sweet for Your Demon Slayer
Amazon has tons of these multipurpose, silicone candy molds that are just perfect for making homemade chocolates this Valentines Day. They can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees fahrenheit, are freezer, microwave, and oven safe, and are just really stinking cute!
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3. Someone to Cuddle When You’re Apart
From apartment building to warehouse, Agi Jagi Shop has grown into a plushie lover’s heaven on earth! Most of her adorable plushies are of characters from My Hero Academia, but she has plans for creating more from other series like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen. You can also choose from tons of fun outfits to dress them in, and some cute bonus accessories like pins and bags!
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2. A Lullaby for When Their Heart’s a Heavy Burden
Howl’s Moving Castle is arguably one of the most romantic Ghibli films ever, so why not give the familiar tune of “Merry Go Round of Life”? No batteries needed, as this vintage style, wooden, clockwork music box only requires a couple of turns to play the whimsical song and lull your special someone to sleep.
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1. Something Shiny to Remind Them of You
Bree started Bisoulovely, a small jewelry brand inspired by all things cute and magical, in 2019 from a small studio apartment in Canada. Since then it’s taken off with huge success, even being featured in Vogue and Vanity Fair. Rings, necklaces, earrings, and more; her jewelry is unique and stunning, just like your lovely Valentine.
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