Gifts for gamers: 15 cyberpunk pieces they will actually wear

Most gifts for gamers are bought by people who do not game. That is how the novelty mug, the "eat sleep game repeat" tee and the LED keyboard nobody asked for keep getting made. The person receiving them plays for hours a week, has strong opinions about design, and will know within a second whether the print came from a real artist or a stock library.

This guide is the opposite of that. Fifteen pieces of cyberpunk clothing and gear that a gamer, an anime fan or a Japan obsessive will actually wear outside the house, sorted by budget, with the sizing and delivery notes you need to get it right in December.

Quick picks

Prices are at the time of writing and can change. Every product page lists all measurements from XS up to 5XL, so you can check a size before you commit.

Under €40: graphic tees, a beanie and stocking fillers

A graphic tee is the best gift in this entire category and the most underrated. It is cheap enough not to be awkward, it gets worn constantly, and unlike a hoodie it forgives a sizing guess. Ours are 100% organic ring-spun combed cotton, 180 gsm, with artwork drawn for the shirt rather than dropped onto it.

1. GOJIRA: T-SHIRT

For the anime and kaiju fan who owns too much merch already. This is not a licensed print; it is an original design in the spirit of the genre, which means it will not show up on three other people at the same convention. GOJIRA tee, from €34.

2. KISEKI: T-SHIRT

If you know nothing except "they like this kind of thing", start here. It is one of our bestsellers for a reason: dark body, dense detail, works with everything they already own. KISEKI tee, from €36.

3. SHINIGAMI: T-SHIRT

Spider lilies, the kanji 死神 and a story behind the graphic. This is the tee for the person who will look up what the design means and then explain it to you. SHINIGAMI tee, from €36.

4. BĪNĪ: BEANIE

No sizing to get wrong, immediately useful from November to March. The safest piece of clothing on this list. BĪNĪ beanie, €30.

5. Socks

A joke gift on its own, the detail that makes a bigger gift feel considered when you add it. Socks from €6, or boxers from €9.

Under €100: hoodies, joggers, the desk and light jackets

The middle tier is where most gifts land and where most gifts go wrong, because it is where sizing starts to matter. Read the sizing section below before you order a hoodie for someone else.

6. ONI: HOODIE

Japan's demon, rendered as a mask with futuristic framing. The hoodie is a B&C Inspire: 80% organic ring-spun combed cotton, 20% recycled polyester in the fleece lining, 280 gsm, slim fit. For the person whose wardrobe is 90% black and who wants the other 10% to say something. ONI hoodie, from €65. The full range is in cyberpunk hoodies.

7. SYSTEM 7: ZIP HOODIE

Quietly the better gift than a pullover. A zip hoodie is more forgiving on fit because it opens, and it layers over whatever tee they already wear. SYSTEM 7 is our industrial-schematic design, with a small unit mark on the chest and a back print that reads like a technical dossier, built for people who spend their days near a terminal. SYSTEM 7 zip hoodie, €78. More in zip hoodies.

8. MECHA: SWEATER

The Gundam tradition without the licence: the weight of the mecha suit, lightning as punctuation, the samurai spirit underneath. A crewneck sweater is also the easiest upper-body gift to size, because nobody minds a sweater that sits a little loose. MECHA sweater, €59. See all sweaters.

9. SHINIGAMI: JOGGERS

For the one who works from home in joggers and would like those joggers to look intentional. Pair with the SHINIGAMI tee if you want a set. SHINIGAMI joggers, from €59. All cyberpunk joggers.

10. TIGERU: MOUSE PAD

The only gift here with zero sizing risk that still sits in front of them every day. Original artwork on the one object that is always in front of them, and it upgrades the entire setup in one move. TIGERU mouse pad, €59. Other designs in mouse pads.

11. EVO: WINDBREAKER

For the cyclist, the commuter, the person who is outside more than they planned. Packs small, reads techwear rather than costume. EVO windbreaker, from €95. All windbreakers.

12. NM: SHERPA JACKET

The gift for the one who is always cold and has stopped pretending otherwise. Warm indoors and out, and a change of pace from a hoodie for someone who already owns five. NM sherpa jacket, €99.

The big gift: bombers and parkas

This is the tier where you need to know the person: their size, whether they cycle, whether they care about how a jacket photographs. If you know all three, this is the gift they remember. Our cyberpunk jackets guide explains the difference between a bomber, a windbreaker and a parka if you are unsure which shape fits their life.

13. TORA: JACKET

The classic bomber cut with a tiger design that means something in the Japanese visual tradition rather than just looking fierce. For the person who dresses with intent. TORA jacket, from €94. All cyberpunk bombers.

14. SHINIGAMI: PREMIUM BOMBER

The heavier, more finished version of the bomber, and the one people buy when the recipient already has everything else in this guide. SHINIGAMI premium bomber, €149.

15. EIKOU: PARKA

For the one who walks everywhere in weather that does not care. A parka is the most practical gift on this list and the one that gets worn from November to March without a second thought. EIKOU parka, from €195. All parkas.

When you have no idea: gift card and the deals

Unromantic and correct. In a category where fit, silhouette and graphic taste all vary, letting them choose is the option most likely to be worn. The NEOMACHI gift card goes from €25 to €300 and arrives by email, which also solves the "I ordered too late" problem in the last week before Christmas.

Sizing when you are guessing

Do not guess up by default. Our hoodies are a slim, fitted cut that fits true to size, so a size too large does not read as intentionally oversized, it reads as too large. Three ways to get it right:

• Check a hoodie they already own. Measure chest width flat and body length, then compare with the hoodie size guide. Every measurement from XS to 5XL is listed.
• Choose a zip hoodie or a sweater. Both are more forgiving than a pullover if you are half a size off.
• Fall back to a tee or a gift card. Tees use the t-shirt size guide and tolerate a guess; a gift card tolerates anything.

If it still arrives wrong, there is a 30-day return window for unworn items with tags. Gift cards are the only exception. Details in the return policy.

Order deadlines for Christmas

Everything is printed in the EU and shipped from Europe. Standard delivery averages 4 to 12 business days depending on the country, and December adds pressure at every carrier. We ship across Europe and the UK from €6.50. A safe rule of thumb:

• Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and the rest of the EU: order in the first half of December.
• United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway: order by the end of November. Shipments outside the EU can incur customs fees, which are the recipient's responsibility.
• United States and the rest of the world: order in November if you want it under the tree, or send a gift card in the last week.

Check the shipping policy page in December for the current delivery times per region. When in doubt, order earlier: a hoodie that arrives in the first week of December is not a problem, a hoodie that arrives on the 27th is.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for a gamer?

Something they will wear or use daily that does not announce "gamer" in a slogan. A graphic tee with original artwork, a zip hoodie, or a mouse pad with real design on it. Avoid novelty items and anything with generic controller iconography.

What do you buy an anime fan who has everything?

Original designs in the spirit of the genre rather than licensed character prints. They already own the licensed merch. A GOJIRA or MECHA piece gives them the reference without the mascot, and it will still be worn in three years.

What size hoodie should I buy as a gift?

Their usual size. Our hoodies fit true to size with a slim cut, so do not size up unless you know they like a relaxed fit. If you do not know their size, choose a zip hoodie, a sweater or a gift card.

When is the last order date for Christmas delivery?

It depends on the country and the carrier that year. Plan on the first half of December for the EU and earlier for everywhere else, and check the shipping policy page for current delivery times. Gift cards are delivered by email and have no cut-off.

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