Anime Box Club

What's in the box: A mix of anime and Japanese goods chosen for your genres, which can include volume 1 manga, figures, apparel, Japanese snacks and traditional items.

Anime Box Club is a monthly anime subscription that lets you shape each box by picking up to three genres, such as action, romance, comedy or slice of life, or a Surprise Me option. The main Signature Box costs $54.99 a month, ships on the 1st and promises 6 to 8 items, with first access to exclusives and some anime apparel. The Manga Lover Box costs the same. Instead of a general mix, it guarantees three volume 1 manga plus 3 to 5 Japanese snacks, which suits you if you like trying new series. If you would rather not commit, there are one-time boxes at $44.99 and $59.99 that ship within a few days of ordering. Every tier offers an optional official figure add-on, but the site does not say what it costs. U.S. shipping is free, and the company says it ships worldwide. The genre list includes an ecchi option, so parents buying for younger fans should pick genres with care. The site does not explain what the club membership rewards involve or what the items are worth in total, so it is hard to judge value before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically every month, and the company says you can cancel whenever you want.