It’s almost Valentine’s Day! So to celebrate, it’s time for my annual list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas. This year’s theme is “matching Valentines”. In other words, items that you can give and then keep a similar one for yourself and then show off how close the two of you are.
While his-and-hers gifts have been traditionally popular, I tried to include items that represent a variety of relationships, both romantic and non-romantic. Some items in this list come as a set; other items you must purchase individually. But no matter if you are buying for your significant other or your BFF, hopefully, you can get some ideas to show off the bond between the two of you.
Prices are listed below, but if it’s on sale as of this writing, the current discounted price is in parentheses. This gives you a way to compare whether prices are rising or falling.
Animal Crossing Cyrus Couples T-Shirt & Animal Crossing Reese Couples T-Shirt – $28.90 ($23.12) each at BoxLunch
Next month the Switch will be getting a brand new Animal Crossing game. While Cyrus and Reese don’t seem to be in New Horizons, you can still show off this adorable married couple on this pair of shirts.
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Final Fantasy Series Silver Pendant – Chocobo & Final Fantasy Series Silver Pendant – Moogle – $120 each at Square Enix Store
A chocobo and a moogle are often very good friends in the Final Fantasy series. These sterling silver necklaces each feature one mascot and a small, colorful jewel (Swiss blue topaz for Csynthetic yellow topaz for Moogle). To get Chocobo in black silver and with a garnet sapphire costs $10 more.
Shipping is free on $100+.
Karasuno Aces Haikyu!! Drinking Glass Set – $18.99 ($12.34) at Right Stuf
There are several drinking glass options available here and elsewhere. I chose this one since a lot of others feature groups versus this one, which features Hinata on one and Kageyama on the other.
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Negima! Konoka & Setsuna Pin Set– $5.99 at eKnight Media
While Negima! is full of girls, among the most popular are the slightly airheaded but kind mage Konoka and her protector Setsuna. This cute pin set features them dressed as Japanese shrine maidens.
Shipping is free on $40+.
Pokémon: Let’s Go Trainer Male Baseball Cap & Pokémon: Let’s Go Trainer Female Baseball Cap – $34.99 each at Pokémon Center
These adult hats from New Era are the same caps worn by the player characters in the Pokémon Gen 1 remakes. These have good reviews, but they also warn buyers that the color is a little orange-ish versus bright red.
Shipping is free on $50+.
Sailor Moon Super Transformation Lip Rod Sailor Uranus Proplica & Sailor Moon Super Transformation Lip Rod Sailor Neptune Proplica – $74.99 (~$60.00) each at Amazon
These display pieces come with a piece that allow you to display them
You can display and enjoy the audio clips if you only have one of these full-size models of Uranus’ and Neptune’s transformation sticks. But if you have both you can get a “call-and-response” mode to get some short conversations between these two Sailor Guardians, and you can connect their bases together.
Shipping is free on $25+.
Yuri!!! On ICE In Spirit Watercolor Pillowcase Set – $15.90 (9.59) at Hot Topic
Go to sleep on your comfy pillows with these inspiring pillowcases. There is a matching comforter if you’re interested. That clearly screams anime though while these cases are the type to go with almost any decor.
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