Funko Pop figures are great if you want to start a toy collection. Funko Pop toys are known for their exaggerated, cutesy design, but they’re small and basic enough to display proudly in your home.
You can get a Funko Pop figure of the most popular movies, TV shows, video games and comic book characters. If you’re an anime fan, there are sure to be several Funko Pop figures you can add to your collection, no matter your favorite series.
Unlike most toys, Funko Pop figures have a design that makes them unsuitable for play. They’re meant collecting and displaying, and although most are relatively cheap at $10-$20, some rare figures can cost several hundred dollars.
Funko Pop toys are small and made primarily of vinyl. They’re approximately 3.75 inches tall and have distinctively large heads with exaggerated or cartoony details such as no mouth and large black eyes spaced far apart.
One reason Funko Pop toys are popular is that they’re diverse. A wide variety of toys are available from all kinds of TV shows, movies, video games and other series. All Funko Pop toys have a similar design and are more affordable than traditional collectible figures, making them appealing to any toy collector.
There are five main sizes of Funko Pop toys, and naturally, the bigger the toy, the more expensive it is.
Anime isn’t nearly as popular in the U.S. as it is in Japan, where it originates. However, there are several series that have made waves in recent decades. If you’re collecting Funko Pops, you can search for figures inspired by your favorite anime, but if you’re gifting an anime fan, you can consider characters from the following series:
Exclusive Funko Pop toys are harder to find than standard Funko Pop figures. They’re typically more expensive and feature a distinct design where a character may sport an alternate outfit or be in a transformed state. Generally, exclusive Funko Pops have a different appearance or accessories of weapons that character doesn’t usually use.
For example, Goku’s base Funko Pop figure features the “Dragon Ball Z” protagonist in his orange martial arts costume with his traditional black hair. However, an exclusive might showcase Goku in Saiyan armor in his transformed Super Saiyan state. Since he usually doesn’t appear this way in the anime series, this kind of Funko Pop may be harder to find and might be considered an exclusive.
Funko Pop "My Hero Academia" Infinite Deku and Eri
This Funko Pop of Izuku Midoriya, better known as Deku, from the “My Hero Academia” series is 4.75 inches tall and looks fantastic. A more petite figure of Eri hangs onto Deku’s waist after a dangerous rescue mission.
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Funko Pop "Dragon Ball Z" Vegito
The Majin Buu threat sparked the fusion of two of the series’ greatest heroes, Goku and Vegeta. This Vegito Funko Pop boasts Vegito in his base outfit and in a stance where he’s ready to showcase his tremendous power.
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Funko Pop "Naruto" Shippuden Sasuke Uchiha Rinnegan
Show love to Naruto’s rival Sasuke Uchiha, one of the few survivors of the Uchiha clan, with this Funko Pop. Sasuke looks frightening after awakening a Rinnegan in his left eye, but it’s also one of his most powerful forms.
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Funko Pop "Dragon Ball Z" Super Saiyan 2 Goku
Goku ramps up his base Super Saiyan form with the more powerful Super Saiyan 2 transformation. It features clear plastic energy effects, and the chase edition has glow-in-the-dark eyes.
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Funko Pop Kama "Boruto" Figure
Boruto is as determined as his father was to become a skilled shinobi, and this Funko Pop has him in an iconic anime fighting stance. As seen in the series, this figure has the Kama given to him and activated for combat.
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Funko Pop "Dragon Ball Z" Frieza Final Form
Few Dragon Ball Z Fighters could contend with Frieza in his final form. This Funko Pop stands 3.75 inches tall and features the iconic supervillain in a powering-up pose.
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As one of the most popular "Death Note" characters, this Ryuk Funko Pop is an excellent addition to any collection. It has a perfect 360-degree shape, eco-friendly painting and accurate details, such as the apple in Ryuk’s hand, inspired by the series.
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Funko Pop "Attack On Titan" Levi Ackerman Figure
You can bolster your anime Funko Pop collection with this vinyl figure of Levi Ackerman, the captain of the Special Operations Squad. He has a calm, collected pose but is ready for action with his trusty swords in his hands.
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Funko Pop "Full Metal Alchemist" King Bradley Exclusive
King Bradley is one of the primary antagonists of the “Full Metal Alchemist” anime series and is a thorn in the side of everyone’s favorite hero, Ed. Still, this Funko Pop looks fantastic and captures the spirit and look of the evil king’s being.
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Funko Pop "Demon Slayer" Giyu Tomioka Figure
This is a detailed and stylized Funko Pop figure of Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist of the acclaimed anime series “Demon Slayer.” It stands 3.75 inches tall and features Tanjiro wielding his trademark sword in a battle-ready pose.
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