Gathering new fans even to this day, Dragon Ball Z’s enduring legacy is a force to be reckoned with. Holding a position in IGN’s Top 100 Animated Shows of All Time, the adaptation of the manga series took US TV by storm in the late 1990s. From watching the Frieza saga, Saiyan saga, or Namek Saga, to owning different Dragon Ball franchise items, there's a Dragon Ball fan everywhere.
Even if you haven’t taken the plunge into Goku’s world and the Dragon Ball universe, you might be looking for Dragon Ball Z gift ideas for a friend, co-worker, or loved one. Luckily, there are many ideas to find the perfect gift, from Dragon Ball merch to lunch boxes, or even a Dragon Ball Z box with different gift items.
In this gift guide, we’ll break down the ten best Dragon Ball Z gifts that any bonafide fan will love.
#1 Dragon Ball Z T-Shirt
Dragon Ball Z merchandise make the best gift for every fan. What better way to show the world that you’re a mega-fan of the Dragon Ball franchise than by wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with your favorite Dragon Ball Z figure, quote, or scene?
A list of Dragon Ball gift ideas wouldn’t be complete without every nerd’s favorite accessory—a graphic tee. Whether you opt for a design bearing Son Goku’s face, a still from an epic fight scene, or Son Goku’s iconic catchphrase, a Dragon Ball Z t-shirt is sure to make it into their outfit rotation.
#2 Dragon Ball Z Manga Collection
Dragon Ball Z is adapted from a long-running manga series by Akira Toriyama. While the super- Dragon Ball fan in your life has likely seen every episode—and maybe even the original Dragon Ball series—they might not have copies of the manga that started it all.
Whether you opt for a digital or physical copy of the collection, access to the vibrant manga series makes one of the best Dragon Ball Z gifts.
#3 Dragon Ball Z Nightlight
There’s nothing worse than getting up in the middle of the night for a bathroom visit, blinding yourself with the bright light, and stumbling blindly back to bed—usually stubbing a toe or two along the way.
Why not grace your loved one’s bathroom with the warm glow from a Dragon Ball Z nightlight? While they might not be on a late-night quest to destroy a nearby alien, android, or magical creature, a nightlight could still grant them safe passage to their destination.
#4 Monogrammed Bath Towel
In Dragon Ball Z, every character dons their own configuration of kanji, symbols on their robes representing their closest values. While the Dragon Ball devotee in your life might not rock a monogrammed tracksuit, they would probably love another item monogrammed with a symbolic kanji or their favorite Dragon Ball Z character from the series.
Bath towels make excellent monogrammed gifts for a few reasons:
- They’re super-personalized
- They’re utilitarian—after all, we all use a bath towel
- No one will ever mistake your loved one’s towel for their own
#5 Dragon Ball Z Socks
Like bath towels, socks also make excellent, useful gifts. Why not gift a pair of socks embellished with Dragon Ball Z symbolism? The DBZ lover in your life would love socks plastered with:
- Goku’s face
- The Dragon Balls
- Kanji from the series
- Other characters’ faces
With Dragon Ball Z socks, your loved one can keep their feet warm and display their devotion to the beloved anime series.
#6 CultureFly Dragon Ball Z Box
For the anime fan and lover who can’t resist curated, exclusive merch, look no further than the Dragon Ball Z box from CultureFly. Each box contains the following Dragon Ball merch items and more:
- A zip-up hoodie
- A Capsule Corp water bottle
- Vegeta socks
- Two vinyl stickers
If your resident DBZ fan loves to hunt for memorabilia that few other people have, this box, packed with exclusive goodies, is the perfect gift.
#7 Dragon Ball Z Mousepad
If your DBZ-loving friend plays PC games, makes digital art, or has a computer-based career, a mousepad is a gift that keeps on giving. It’ll give them a pleasant reminder of their beloved series every time they pull up their favorite Dragon Ball Z desktop game or search for their favorite episode.
#8 Anime Streaming Service Gift Card
Anime lovers sometimes have a hard time finding a place to watch a highly anticipated series, an old favorite, or a high-quality dub. If you’re feeling generous, you can give the gift of access—grab a gift card for an anime streaming service like Crunchyroll or Funimation to make sure your loved one has full access to their favorite animated shows. You can also compose a list of the best Dragon Ball Z episodes to go along with the streaming gift card.
#9 Dragon Ball Z Monopoly
If you’re not entrenched in the anime world, you might be surprised to discover that there’s even a novelty Monopoly board for Dragon Ball Z. Why would this make an excellent gift?
- A Monopoly set is a staple of any board game-loving household
- The set features exclusive artwork and game pieces related to the series
- Monopoly is a go-to for family game nights, snow days, and tabletop parties
#10 Custom Dragon Ball Z Art Prints
A great art collection never goes out of style. Why not pick up a few custom Dragon Ball Z art prints for the mega-fan in your life? This can be an action shot of an episode from the Frieza saga or a poster of their favorite Dragon Ball Z character.
Whether you search the gold mine of Etsy for existing prints or commission a unique work from Fiverr or Thumbtack, any anime aficionado would be thrilled to hang DBZ art in their home, office, or locker.
CultureFly: Bringing the Best of Dragon Ball Z to Your Doorstep
All the gift items on this list are sure to be a smashing success with the Dragon Ball Z fan in your circle. If you're looking for more gifts, a Dragon Ball Z backpack to take everywhere or one of the best Dragon Ball Z game to play anytime are also great gift ideas. But, what should you get if you want to go above and beyond this year?
CultureFly nerd subscription boxes are an excellent way to show your love while honoring your resident mega-fan’s favorite franchise.
Each box contains a curated collection of apparel, figurines, stickers, and accessories that are sure to impress any fandom guru in your life. Whether your gift recipient is obsessed with Dragon Ball Z, The Last Airbender, The Office, Supernatural, or another popular series, we have a box that will make them smile.
We also have collections of exclusive items from your favorite character from Naruto merch, Inuyasha, Harry Potter, Nintendo, Supernatural merchandise, The Office merchandise and more. Check it out today!
Sources:
IGN. Top 100 Animated Series. https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-animated-series/100
Fandom. Dragon Ball Z. https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z
Fandom. List of Symbols. https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_symbols