Anime Accessories That Will Make You Excited to Get Back to School From Winter Break
The holidays are almost over and it’s time to get back to school. But maybe these anime accessories will make the end of break okay.
Winter break is almost over and if you’re a student (or a teacher) it’s time to start thinking about getting back into the classroom. For me, back-to-school time was always a solid week of genuine nerdy “I enjoy learning” excitement followed by remembering that I didn’t enjoy hours of homework, crowded hallways, and the whole ‘asking permission to use the bathroom’ system.
But at least I was back to regularly seeing my friends. And let’s be honest, this winter has been rough on us anime fans. Not to say too much, but this list was very nearly “accessories to buy if you’re still deep in mourning for a fictional character or two”.
Maybe these accessories won’t help you have a great semester. But sometimes using stuff that you like can make your day a little more fun.
1. Sailor Moon Backpack
The first thing everybody needs for class is a bag to carry around all of their books in. When I was in high school we had a positively scoliosis-causing number of books that we had to have with us every day, and I’m truly sorry if that is still the case for you. But hopefully, a cute backpack will help you shoulder (‘ehhh?) the load. This one is waterproof, has an extra front and side pocket, and even a laptop pocket inside.
2. Bento Style Lunch Box
There are a lot of directions to go in when it comes to bringing lunch. You can take the standard brown-paper-bag route, get an insulated bag, or just shove some random snacks in your backpack last minute. Personally, I was a ‘forget my lunch on the counter every day’ sort of kid. But right now I’m a fan of these bento-style lunch boxes. Bento boxes have been popular for lunch-brining in Japan forever and you probably see them in anime all the time, but now they’re getting popular around the world too. This is great if you like having an organized way to bring a wide variety of portioned lunch and snack options.
3. The Deathnote Notebook
If you’re a pen-to-paper sort of note-taker, you’re going to need a notebook. And honestly, the notebook from Deathnote is a hilarious way to go about it. Is it sort of dark considering the rules of the series? Sure. But just don’t write the names of any living people in there and you’re probably fine.
4. Laptop Stickers
If instead, you’re a laptop note-taker, you probably have a fairly boring laptop or tablet that you’re carrying around with you. Make it a little more fun and a little more your own with a big pack of decorative stickers. If the unit isn’t yours but borrowed from the school, don’t put stickers on it directly. Instead, there are skins that are similarly fun and personal but can peel off relatively easily at the end of the year.
5. Sword Pen
Are sword pens silly? Yes. but they’re also goofy and fun. And with a little display stand, they are a tiny little statement piece for your desk. I don’t think I’d bring these pens to class, but if homework is an experience that could be made a little more enjoyable, this may help. They also come in a variety of characters, so pick your favorite sword wielder and get writing!
Oh hey! BoLS might make a little dolla-dolla if you decide to buy these items. We need that money to pay somebody to figure out why we’re still having “finals are tomorrow and I’ve missed class ALL SEMESTER” nightmares deep into our 30s.
