Christmas is around the corner which means it's a good time for folks to get busy on those thoughtful gifts for their friends, family, and loved ones. Though it’s always tricky picking out the perfect gift, if you know what the people in your life are interested in, that can certainly narrow down the options.
For those whose friends are fans of My Hero Academia, there are plenty of gifts that will satisfy them. The obvious answer would be to buy them a piece of MHA merchandise. However, for those who really want to be more creative about their gifts, there are plenty of alternatives. Here are some ideas for MHA-themed gifts that will put a smile on any fan’s face.
Hero Name Cards
Probably the cheapest and easiest gift to make would be the Hero name card, but it's also the most expressive. In MHA, a Hero's name isn't just about their power or design motif. It can also be used to represent an ambition or an ideal that the Hero strives towards, like Endeavor or All Might. There's also Lemillion, whose name represents the one million people he intends to save.
Gifters shouldn't be afraid to get creative. Hero names can get pretty ridiculous, too, like Can't Stop Twinkling or Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight. Hero names also include preheaders like "Sturdy Hero: Red Riot" or "Sweets Hero: Sugarman." A Hero name card sounds like a simple gift, but it also says a lot about how the gift-giver perceives the giftee. That insight into the gifter's perspective can be both touching and heartfelt.
Santa Claus Hats
Santa hats sound like an obvious gift, but My Hero Academia features a cool spin on the idea. When Class 1-A has a big Christmas party, they all dress up in Santa Claus outfits, but there is one way to tell their outfits apart. At the end of their Santa Claus hats, instead of the conventional white poof ball, each student has a unique ornament representing themselves.
Kyōka Jīrō, for example, has a musical note representing her love of music. Other ornaments include a book, a frog head, a ringed planet, a piece of candy, a tape holder, and an exhaust pipe. There are all kinds of things that can be attached to the end of a Santa hat; it will be up to the gifter to determine what aspect of the giftee's life best represents them and pick out the appropriate ornament.
Food Basket
A gift basket full of food works well for any holiday, and it also happens to be ideal for an MHA fan. There are all kinds of foods that work not only as tasty treats but also as good references to the MHA anime. Teabags, for instance, can be used to represent Gentle Criminal. He has an interest in Gold Tips Imperial, but since that's not a real tea, Earl Grey works well, too. Candied apples can also be added to represent the one Deku gives Eri at the end of the School Festival Arc.
Grapes and Brie are a classic combination, but, in the context of an MHA-themed gift basket, they can represent Mineta and Aoyama respectively. As a fun prank, the gifter could try to sneak a piece of Brie into the giftee's mouth. The giftee's appreciation of this gesture, as well as the gift basket as a whole, will be proportionate to their familiarity with MHA.
Monopoly
MHA-themed Monopoly is another gift that transcends holidays. It features several characters, props, and references to the anime. It's good for well-versed fans, casual fans, and even people who are only just getting into MHA. Additionally, those who aren't fans can play it to familiarize themselves with it and think up an even better present next year.
Beyond the theme, Monopoly is just a fun way to spend time with others. Buying and trading properties, collecting cash from other players, and forcing them into bankruptcy is a unique, unparalleled thrill. The game can be played with up to eight players, not just the gifter and the giftee, and it's fun for everyone year-round. This Monopoly game definitely works as a worthwhile, affordable gift.
Anything, As Long as it's Color-Coordinated
If there's another miscellaneous gift one wants to either buy or make, it would help to make sure it's color-coordinated. Here are some color schemes that would make any gift seem MHA-themed; All Might's color scheme is blue, red, and yellow, Deku's colors are green and red (which also makes them more Christmas-themed), Bakugō's colors are orange, black, green and yellow, while Todoroki's colors are red, white and blue.
Other characters have simpler color motifs. There's pink for Uraraka, green for Asui, purple for Mineta, red for Kirishima or Yaoyorozu, yellow for Kaminari, black for Tokoyami, and silver for Īda. As a challenge, there's also clear for Hagakure.
