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Hold up! 12 of the Best Manga + Anime Bookends

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Ann-Marie Cahill

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Ann-Marie Cahill will read anything and everything. From novels to trading cards to the inside of CD covers (they’re still a thing, right?). A good day is when her kids bring notes home from school. A bad day is when she has to pry a book from her kids’ hands. And then realizes where they get it from. The only thing Ann-Marie loves more than reading is travelling. She has expensive hobbies.

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Let’s be honest: How many of us have enough shelf space to use bookends? *sheepish looks at my double-stacked shelves* Yeah, I know. But the truth is, we are not doing our books any favours here. And by “we,” I mean me. I am one of many booklovers who have bought up big with manga over the last couple of years. I’ve always been a manga lover, but this specific market has recently surged in popularity. I can tell from the constant re-order requests at my local bookstore. If I’m going to spend the money on this passion, I really should take care of them. The thing is, books need support, so why not support my new manga with manga/anime bookends?

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one adding weight to those bookshelves. Perhaps you’ve broadened your reading horizons to include some Light Novels. Or maybe your need for chill has added to the slice-of-life collection (check out fellow Book Rioter Patricia’s suggestions for more). The truth is, someone is buying more manga than ever before. And someone needs to tidy up their bookshelves. And if that particular someone needs some bookends to help with the situation, I suppose I have a job to do.

Here are 12 of the best anime/manga bookends I found on the interwebs. #SorryNotSorry

Best Anime Bookends on Etsy

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Image of Sailor Moon inspired bookends

These Sailor Moon-inspired bookends, featuring Sailor Moon silhouettes with the crescent moon, are a simple, clean-cut addition to any shelf. $51

Image of Studion Ghibli "Robot Soldier" bookends

Sometimes, your TBR pile needs a protective hug. This Studio Ghibli “Robot Soldier” from JapanArtFleaMarket should do the trick. $183

Image of Berserk Furious Bookends

Hold your manga together with the great Berserk Furious from TolkeinTown. Guaranteed to not stab your manga. $45

three booknooks showing Cat Stores with cat cartoon figures

Fans of ‘Cat Manga’, like Chi’s Sweet Home by Kanata Konami, will love these adorable Cat Store-Owner book-nooks (just as good as bookends). These come from TheDIYCraftArt for $114.

Image of handmade wood bookends crafted as Hylian shield and Master Sword from Legend of Zelda

It’s dangerous to read manga alone. Here, take this set of handmade wood bookends crafted as the Hylian Shield and Master Sword from Legend of Zelda, made by MokuShop. $69

Image of Godzilla-inspired bookends

For your inner kaiju, these very friendly Godzilla-inspired bookends from DangerCustomDesigns for $38.

Image of a Booknook featuring a person making traditional Japanese tea in a old-style teahouse

If you’re inspired by The Way of the Househusband by Kousuke Oono, add a dash of the “old ways” to your shelves. This Zen Tea Booknook is more than Instagram-worthy for our man, Tatsu. Find it with MieWorld. $40

Image of Attack on Titan inspired bookends

These bookends have captured the perfect moment of peek-a-boo, inspired by Attack on Titan thanks to DVAMakerStudios. $30

Image of gothic-style claws for bookends

These are so good, they look like they are clawing straight out of Death Note. You can find them with the appropriately named NightmareRealm for $21.

Image of wooden booknook with forest scene and deer

Were you recently inspired by fellow Book Rioter Patricia and her Princess Mononoke-like suggestions? Add some natural elements with this handmade book nook featuring a beautiful forest scene from BookNookPL. $90

Image of bookends with handpainted characters from Studio Ghibli films

Still looking for Studio Ghibli-inspired characters? Mix and match your favourites with hand-painted bookends from DreamCollectiveArts. $50

Image of Japan-inspired bookends, with geisha and samurai

Still haven’t found what you are looking, but you know you love the Japanese influence of manga overall? Check out these steel laser-cut bookends featuring a geisha and a samurai, from GlozisDecor. $50

We’ve spent much time (and money) with manga over recent years. Give your manga books a bit of extra love and support with a few well-placed bookends. Enjoy!