Anime and manga are more popular than ever these days. But it can be overwhelming finding the right gift for the anime or manga fan in your life. From Demon Slayer to Attack on Titan, Naruto, and My Hero Academia, we've got the best anime and manga figures, Blu-rays, books, and clothes you can find this holiday season.

The Top 3 Must-Have Anime and Manga Gifts

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba): The Movie is one of the biggest anime movie hits in recent memory, and it's a must-add to any anime fan's collection. The Demon Slayer series follows Tanjiro Kamado as he works to become a demon slayer, after his family is attacked by a demon. Or, for fans of the mech mega-franchise Gundam, check out the Gundam Barbatos statue. And Attack on Titan fans will love the Survey Corps hoodie.

Best Anime and Manga Figure Gifts

There are tons of great figures for some of the most popular anime and manga series right now. From Demon Slayer to Dragon Ball Super, these deluxe statues will look great on the shelf next to movies, books, and other figures. Shonen fans will also love figures based on My Hero Academia and Naruto.

Best Anime DVD and Blu-ray Gifts

Many anime fans still love to collect their favorite shows on DVD and Blu-ray, making a box set a great gift idea for the holidays. Check out season one of Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer, or look at complete sets of shows perfect for binge watching like Cowboy Bebop.

Best Manga Book Gifts

For manga fans who still like to read physical books, there are plenty of options to look at this holiday season. For a full series, check out the Akira 35th Anniversary box set, or check out Volume 1 of Fist of the North Star for an action-packed series that's just getting started. And, for anime fans looking to read the manga version of their favorite shows, take a look at the Attack on Titan box set.

Best Anime and Manga Art Book Gifts

For the most hardcore fans looking to learn more about the creation of their favorite books and shows, there are plenty of books that dig into the development of manga and anime. From books on anime architecture, to art books from classic artists like Makoto Shinkai, there's something for everyone. And, for people looking to draw their own manga, check out the How to Draw Anime Characters book.

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There's just over two weeks left until Black Friday proper, and we're seeing plenty of best-of-2021 deals popping up now. Get the lowest price we've seen this year on the popular Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells or the Complete Calvin and Hobbes Hardcover Box Set. Get 1 month of Disney Plus and watch Shang-Chi and Jungle Cruise on November 12. Score a massive 82" LG 4K TV for only $1299. These deals and more below.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)

If there's any one piece of exercise equipment you should decide on, free weights would be a very good investment. These super popular dumbbells haven't been discounted for months. Investing in some exercise equipment at home means there's less of a reason to take the risk (and the extra cost) of going to your local gym. Because the Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells are adjustable, you don't need a rack of individual weights lying around. Each dumbbell can be adjusted from 2.5 pounds all the way to 52.5 pounds.

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Hardcover Box Set

Calvin and Hobbes is such a timeless cartoon classic and sometimes we see the paperback set go on sale but almost never the hardcover set. Today, that's changed. There's an instant $33 off discount that will automatically apply during checkout. That makes the hardcover edition cost less than the paperback edition. It's already temporarily out of stock, but you can still order it to lock in the price. Hurry though, it will sell out soon.

1 Month of Disney Plus for $1.99

You don't see this deal very often from Disney; in fact, this is the first time we've seen it. 1 month of Disney Plus normally costs $7.99, but starting today you can get your first month for only $1.99. That's plenty of time to watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Jungle Cruise, both of which are free to watch on Disney Plus starting December 12. Catch up on exclusive TV shows like The Mandalorian, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, What If…?, Wandavision, and more.

Cheapest PS5-Compatible SSD with Heatsink: XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD

This is the latest SSD that's specifically designed for your PS5 storage upgrade. It also happens to be the lowest priced PS5-compatible 1TB SSD with heatsink available. In fact, it's even less expensive than most compatible SSDs without heatsink. The S70 Blade boasts transfer rates up to 7,400 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface. It includes a PS5-compatible low-profile aluminum heatsink, but for whatever reason you'll have to put it on the SSD itself (which isn't hard, it's just adhesive).

Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller

New Price Drop

This is the controller to get if you want the most precise and customizable Xbox controller on the market. This professional-grade controller features adjustable tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, wraparound textured grips, interchangeable thumbsticks and paddle shapes, custom profiles saved on your controller itself, and included USB Type C cable with charging dock. It boasts up to 40 hours of battery life and is compatible with the Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and PC.

Dell XPS 13 Intel Iris Xe Ultraportable Laptop (2.6lbs)

If you're looking for an ultraportable laptop at a low price, you can't beat this deal. The Dell XPS 13 weighs only 2.6 pounds and the chassis is cut from two blocks of aluminum. Thanks to the compact bezel, the 13.3" screen fits in a 11" form factor. Despite the compact size, there's plenty of power under the hood, including an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor and the latest Intel Iris Xe graphics all for well under $1K.

The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition in 4K

This long-awaited Lord of the Rings 4K box set came out in December of 2020 at a hefty $99.99. Starting today, the price has dropped to $59.99, the lowest we've ever seen for this set (and unlikely to drop further on Black Friday). This set includes 4K Ultra HD and digital versions of the LotR trilogy, including both theatrical and extended editions.

Gloomhaven: Jaw of the Lion Board Game

Ths is by far the lowest price ever on Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion (the previous price low being $35). This is a highly rated co-op role playing board game from Cephalofair Games. It's a lot easier to get into than the original Gloomhaven board game but by no means is this a simple game. It's currently rated an 8.7/10 over at BoardGameGeek.

New Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charger

Save $60 off the newest Apple AirPods Pro. The updated model is mostly unchanged, but it does come with a new MagSafe wireless charging case. This just means that the new charging case easily connects to Apple's MagSafe wireless charger. No, that's not a big update, but at this price, it's actually cheaper than getting the older generation AirPods Pro.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K HDR

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K normally goes for $49.99, but it drops to 50% off only twice a year: on Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. This is the least expensive 4K HDR capable smart TV stick you can buy. The advantage of using a Smart TV USB dongle instead of the built-in interface on your TV is that you can easily move your saved profiles, logins, and passwords from TV to TV.

Early Black Friday Video Game Deals

More Early Black Friday Deals

If you want a complete list of the best early Black Friday deals that are live right now, check out or definitive Black Friday megapost article. We keep it constantly updated with the best early Black Friday deals we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and more.

Free Resident Evil Village with the Purchase of any Audeze Gaming Headset

For a limited time, purchase an Audeze Penrose, Mobius, or LCD-GX gaming headphone from Audeze and you'll receive a receive a free Steam code for Resident Evil Village. This deal is available to North America customers only, and while supplies last on a first come basis.

$120 Off Apple AirPods Max Headphones

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Not everyone can afford Apple's best AirPods, but for those of you who can, you'll be treated to a $120 discount from Amazon, making this the lowest price we've ever seen. Obviously the sound quality on these AirPods Max headphones are phenomenal, but what really takes the cake is the build quality. There are no other headphones in its price range that is built as well as the AirPods Max. It's literally a work of art.

Sony WH1000XM4 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

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The ever popular and highly rated Sony WH1000XM4 headphones are back down to $248. This is the lowest price of the year by $30. The WH1000XM4 is oft considered one of the best noise cancelling headsets under $400; it's comparable to the Bose QuietComfort headphones in terms of audio quality and noise cancellation and superior in terms of build quality.

82" LG UP8770 4K Smart TV for $1299.99

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In the world of TVs, size matters, and this could be the least expensive 80"+ TV on Black Friday. You'll need a MyBestBuy membership to see the $1299.99 price (otherwise you'll see $1399.99). Fortunately the membership is totally free.

Alienware Aurora R12 RTX 3060 PC for $1289 (Upgrade to the RTX 3070 for $1589)

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This is the best price right now for an Alienware RTX 30 series equipped gaming PC. The RTX 3060 is no slouch; its performance is superior to the RTX 2060 SUPER and almost matches the RTX 2070 SUPER in some games. It will easily handle all of your games at up to 1440p, and even 4K if your game isn't too demanding. It's paired with the latest 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM. There's only a 256GB SSD installed, but it's a very simple task to add in your own second SSD or hard drive, and you won't void your warranty.

There's an option to upgrade to the RTX 3070 for an additional $300. The RTX 3070 is a substantial step up from the RTX 3060. It's a bit more powerful that even the previous generation's champ, the RTX 2080 SUPER.

Overwatch League pro and Philadelphia Fusion member Kim "Alarm" Kyeong-Bo has died aged 20.

Kim's passing was announced on the Philadelphia Fusion Twitter page. A cause of death has not been provided.

"We are devastated and heartbroken to hear about Kim 'Alarm' Kyeong-Bo's passing," a statement from the team reads. "Alarm was the heart and soul of our organisation, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as we mourn this tragic loss. The Kim family and the Fusion ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time”, the statement concludes."

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— Philadelphia Fusion (@Fusion) November 8, 2021

Born in 2001, Kim became known for his skill as a brilliant flex support player. As reported by DotEsports, during his time in the role, Kim won the 2020 Overwatch Rookie of the Year award, a Role Stars award, and an MVP nomination within the same year. At the time, Fusion said that they were "unbelievable proud" of everything that he'd gone on to achieve and that he was "more than deserving" of the title of Rookie of the Year.

We are UNBELIEVABLY proud of everything @alarm has accomplished during his first year in the league, from Role Star, to MVP Candidate, he is more than deserving of the title…#OWL2020 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!

Congratulations Alarm! #PhillyPower pic.twitter.com/u8xiSJpKsh

— Philadelphia Fusion (@Fusion) October 3, 2020

Since Kim's passing, a number of fans and players have taken to social media with tributes. "I'm heartbroken Alarm was like a little brother to me," said Kim's former teammate Poko. "The kid was genuinely cracked at overwatch and an incredible teammate to work with. I’ve got so many good memories with you, I’ll miss ur positive attitude and our gym sessions together."

"I am at a loss for words," said another fan on social media. "Alarm was a one-of-a-kind talent an inspiration to me and many others. I wish for the best for his family and friends. There will never be another like alarm. Thank you for all you have done."

While tributes from across the Overwatch and eSports community continue to pour in, we here at IGN would also like to extend our thoughts to Kim's family and friends at this time.

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Atomika: God Is Red is easily among the most unique and visually striking independent comics of the 2000's, but the series has been sadly out of print for a number of years. That's finally about to change, as creator Sal Abbinanti takes to Kickstarter to publish Atomika: God Is Red Omnibus Edition.

The Atomika Omnibus will collect all 12 issues of the original series, along with 75 pages of previously unseen artwork. Among other things, that includes a new Atomika image drawn by the late Darwyn Cooke. That image, along with others by industry greats like Alex Ross, Glenn Fabry and Bill Sienkiewicz, is also being made available as an art print in certain Kickstarter tiers.

If you want a closer look at what's being offered in this new bundle, check out the slideshow gallery below for an exclusive preview of Atomika: God Is Red Omnibus Edition:

Even if you're not familiar with the series, Atomika should immediately appeal to fans of Superman: Red Son. The series was created and drawn by Abbinanti and written by Supernatural's Andrew Dabb. The titular character is a Russian superhuman built to be mankind's first artificial deity – the god of technology and the 21st Century. After helping the Soviet Union conquer the world, Atomika returns home to wage war against the old gods of Russia. But the more victories he wins and blood he sheds, the more Atomika comes to realize how thin the line between god and monster truly is.

“After numerous failed attempts to get work from mainstream publishers I decided to self-publish my story inspired by the works of Jack Kirby and John Buscema,” said Abbinanti in a statement. “ATOMIKA is about the death of religion in our society and how it has been replaced with technology. Now I'm thrilled to present the story in one big compilation and showcase some exciting ways to back the project.”

The Kickstarter for Atomika: God Is Red Omnibus Edition is live now. The various pledge tiers include both digital and print editions of the book, as well as bundles that come with trading card, art prints and even a challenge coin (if you're both a comic collector and an EDC person).

For more on Cooke's incredible legacy, check out IGN's breakdown of the 5 Darwyn Cooke comics that changed the industry.

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On November 10, the first-ever Thunderful World Digital Showcase will take place and, not only will it be hosted by Mark Hamill, but it will also feature updates on such games as Planet of Lana, The Gunk, Firegirl, Cursed to Golf, Source of Madness, Tinkertown, White Shadows, and much more.

IGN is carrying the stream and, as usual, this watch guide will provide you with everything you need to know to tune in, including when it starts, a list of places you can watch it with us, and what you can expect to see besides new gameplay, and it's all presented by Thunderful.

Thunderful World Digital Showcase Start Time

The Thunderful World Digital Showcase will take place on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm GMT. If you are in Australia, that translates to November 11 at 4am AEST.

Where to Watch the Thunderful World Digital Showcase

If you’re interested in watching the upcoming Thunderful World Digital Showcase, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the event:

• IGN.com (homepage)
• IGN's Facebook Channel
• IGN’s Twitter
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN’s Youtube Channel

What to Expect During the Upcoming Thunderful World Digital Showcase

As previously mentioned, the Thunderful World digital showcase will be hosted by Star Wars’ Mark Hamill and will feature updates on previously announced games like The Gunk, Cursed to Golf, Planet of Lana, and more, alongside unannounced new titles.

Joining Hamill during the show will be Thunderful Group CEO Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, Corporate Vice President at Xbox Sarah Bond, and a “few other surprise industry partners.” Speaking of Xbox, Thunderful is partnering with both Xbox and The MIX for this event.

Planet of Lana was one of the most-talked about games from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest kickoff event and is a cinematic puzzle adventure that has striking visuals that evoke a hand-painted piece of artwork. The Gunk is another big title and is being developed by Image & Form, the team behind the SteamWorld Dig games.

For further context, Thunderful is also the company responsible for such titles as Industria, Lonely Mountain: Downhill, Say No! More, and both Bridge Constructor: Portal and Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.