Got all the games? Want the Anime? We love our friends at Madman, and this year we have set up the ultimate gift guide for those looking to get their kids, friends, or partners the very best in Anime. It’s been quite the unorthodox year, but Anime has persevered with some astounding entertainment. With Attack on Titan’s final season, My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission and Mob Psycho 100 III on the horizon, 2022 is set to be an incredible year for Japanese Animation, and we could not think of any other way in celebrating by gifting that extra special someone a classic, a smash hit, a box set of their favourite, or simply a reminder of their love for this great medium. So, here it is; DashGamer’s Madman Christmas Gift Guide 2021.
Hottest Titles
Summer Rain...
Ready for Rain?
Weathering With You (Tenki no ko) will certainly leave you in tears from this emotional tale about sacrifice for the sanctity of humanity. Makoto Shinkai delivers in this epic tale that takes place within the same universe as the critically acclaimed 2016 smash hit, Your Name (Kimi no Na wa).
Personally, one of my favourites this year, incredible narrative, gorgeous animation and a cast of relatable characters that will no doubt tug on those heart strings.
Beach Weather...
It’s summer time here in Australia…
and there’s no better time to head to the beach. With 2020 being the year of complete hibernation, some are not as fortunate as the many out there that may have the luxury of heading out, and riding the waves this season.
The Aptly titled Ride Your Wave will take you to the beach this Christmas, with a touching tale of two youngsters that fall in love over one’s passion of surfing. Another tear jerker, this title is a story of connection, love and heartbreak. Be ready with them tissues.
Santa's Slayer...
Looking for some action this Christmas?
Demon Slayer has dominated the Anime scene this year, with an exceptional story of triumph over evil. The world is not the same and samurai’s must survive the devious hordes of demons that threaten life as we know it.
Again, one of my personal recommendations from a pool of plentiful anime this year. Demon Slayer rises above the rest and shows quality within its incredible narrative and animation.
Wonderful Time...
Anime fans know about Your Name…
Makoto Shinkai’s tour de force has taken the world by storm. Not only has it broken box office records, it has led a renaissance for the medium and revitalised the Japanese Animation Industry.
A time twisting tale of two high school students who experience their own ‘Freaky Friday’ of sorts, where body-swapping teens go through the notions of witnessing a cataclysmic event unfolding.
Crash the Party...
It’s going to be a very Merry Cyberpunk Christmas this year…
If you’re picking up CDPROJEKTRED’s Cyberpunk 2077 next week, then there’s no better gift to accompany the action-adventure than Promare, the Hiroyuki Imaishi smash hit of 2019. A unique flavour of Anime, this narrative tells the story of supernatural mutants that harness the power of Fire Manipulation.
A duo of budding firefighters are now set up to the task of Saving the city of Promepolis. This epic feature heightens all senses with a vibrant overlay, and sleek animation.
Plus Ultra!
Two Times the Action...
The future is now…
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes is the long running Japanese Anime’s latest feature film adaptation that bridges events that unfold between Season 4 to 5.
Deku and his friends take on a daring rescue operation when villains hack into I-Expo—the world’s leading hero item exhibition. All Might is trapped by their sinister plan, and his best hope for saving everyone lies in the new generation of heroes.
Latest & Greatest...
The New Class…
We’re entering an entirely new phase within the world of My Hero, as Deku begins to take the lead. The daring and death defying heroics of Class-A pushes the envelope and takes the adventure to new heights within the latest season of this epic television series.
For those who may not be caught up, I highly advise checking our prior seasons before diving into Season 4, in saying that… our next recommendation is perfect.
Where it all began...
Ambitions…
It’s quite the overwhelming term, or even imposing scenario to place one in. Especially the disadvantaged. While a entire class of quirked heroes are ready to take on the world, our unlikely protagonist in Izuku Midoriya heads into the series without a hope of becoming a hero.
That is until one fateful evening the youngster is in a head on collision with fate that takes him to his limits, but is protected by the town’s saviour and notorious Superhero, All Might. There’s no doubt that My Hero Academia has dominated the Anime scene, so this is a sure-fire recommendation for anyone looking to jump into this epic action series.
Plus ULTRA...
From the anime series “My Hero Academia” comes plastic model kits of the heroes of the series! This plastic model kit features Katsuki Bakugo! The kit makes use of 7 different colored runners and some pre-painted parts, allowing you to recreate the character with just a simple assembly.
The model kit also features articulation, allowing you to pose him in action. Two face plates with pre-painted eyes are included as well. Explosion effect parts for recreating his “Explosion” Quirk are also included. The plastic model is made of ABS, PVC, POM and PA.
Boxset Battle
A Classic Christmas...
The Entire Hayao Miyazaki Collection in one boxset…
That should speak for itself. The Studio Ghibli legend has bought many animated classics to life. Within this collection you will find;
- Spirited Away (2001)
- Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
- My Neighbour Totoro (1988)
- Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
- Princess Mononoke (1997)
And many more. A 32 Page booklet with bonus postcards and a Bonus disc includes the early works of Miyazaki. An essential collector’s piece.
A Kakarot Krampus...
The last descendants of an evil race of warriors known as the Saiyans are on a collision course with Earth, and Goku – the strongest fighter on the planet – is all that stands between humanity and extinction.
Join Goku and his friends as they fight their way through all your favourite sagas, from the Saiyan Saga all the way to the Evil Buu Saga. Witness the complete epic adventure as the original creator intended!
Highly recommended for any and all Dragon Ball fans.
An Origins Story...
Believe in yourself! The journey to become the great ninja begins here!…
Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, sharp and cunning Ninja possess an ultimate power while Naruto Uzumaki carries inside the ultimate secret. Twelve years ago, the fourth Hokage sacrificed himself and saved the village by sealing the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit an orphaned baby boy. Now, this plucky prankster must do what it takes achieve this life-long goal and become the next Hokage!
Hunting Christmas Gifts...
Young Gon dreams of following in his father’s path and becoming a Hunter, an elite class of adventurer with legendary skills. But to make the grade he’ll first have to pass the extremely difficult and dangerous Hunter Qualification Exam.
His journey leads him on the shared path of the Hunter’s exam, to lands beyond imagination and to friends who grow closer with each new trial. As the difficulty of the challenges mounts, will Gon and his friends prevail or will they wash out like so many others?
TV Series
Go Psycho...
Get Ready! For Mob’s return…
Mob, along with his Master Reagan return complete with the zany cast of Season one. Mob Pyscho 100 follows the story of Shigeo Kageyama, a powerful Esper who carries the burden of immense psychic abilities.
The teen just wants to be an ordinary student that goes about his daily life, work his part time job, has a girlfriend, and goes home. Unfortunately, due to his supernatural abilty, Mob leads a life of uncertainty and responsibility. This comedy-drama is one of my personal favourites, and I highly recommend it.
Take Your Hearts...
Ren Amamiya is about to enter his second year of high school after transferring to Shujin Academy in Tokyo. A strange incident triggers the awakening of his Persona, and alongside his friends, he forms the “Phantom Thieves of Hearts” to change the hearts of corrupt adults by stealing the source of their distorted desires.
Meanwhile, cases of psychotic breakdowns have been popping up one after another… Living their ordinary high school lives in Tokyo during the day, the group stalks the bustling metropolis of Tokyo as the Phantom Thieves by night. It’s time for the curtains to rise on this grand, picaresque story!
Future's Past...
Good Morning World…
Ever been petrified? No I mean literally petrified, as in turned into stone? Well the unlikely scenario of that happening has occurred within this universe. With humanity being preserved over 3,700 years after a mysterious flash of light turned the race into stone, an 18 Year old Science student, Senky Ishigami, is the only human to de-petrify, bringing the teen back to life after surviving centuries of a sedentary state.
Now it’s up to the genius in finding a way to restore the human race, and help defend them against any threats that may loom.
Sword Art Solace...
Wonderland, huh?
Well, I never would have thought we would see an adaptation be turned on its head, and be retold in an astoshingly original take. Alicization hearkens back to Sword Art’s original canon, and revisits series’ fundamental favourites. Kirito and Asuna make their return, albeit briefly, as Kirito is once again stuck in a virtual world, and must save his friends after his crew had accidentally stumbled upon the “Dark Territory”.
It’s so good to see the series return to form. One of my favourite Anime’s of all time.
