Journal — buying and style guides

Updated August 23, 2026

How to choose a piece, which cut for which silhouette, what lasts and what doesn't. No filler: every article answers a question we're actually asked.

• Gift for a manga fan: 12 ideas ranked by risk of getting it wrong

  Gift ideas for a manga fan when you don't know their size or their series. 12 ideas from €19.99 to €219.99, ranked by risk of getting it wrong.

• Manga cap: the entry piece you can't get wrong

  Why the cap is the first manga piece to buy: the shapes and what they do for your face, the fit that holds, the signs of a cheap cap, and care.

• What size to get: the method that avoids returns

  The reference-garment method: two flat measurements, what Asian sizing is really worth, and how to decide when you're stuck between two sizes.

• Manga jersey: why the jersey became the signature piece

  Where the manga jersey cut comes from, why it works better than a printed t-shirt, how to choose your size, and what to wear it with.

• Naruto watch: what you actually check before buying

  Buying guide for a Naruto-inspired watch: movement, link bracelet and sizing, wrist measurement, what the advertised specs are really worth, and the pitfalls of product pages.

• Japanese pants: the 6 cuts that actually exist (and which one is right for you)

  Hakama, wide leg, cargo, jogger, harem, workwear: the 6 Japanese pants cuts, how to recognize them, what they do for your silhouette, and which to choose for your body type.

• Katana umbrella: collector's item or real umbrella?

  Does a sword-handle umbrella actually hold up in the rain? What makes an umbrella sturdy, where a katana model stands, how to store it, and who it suits.

• Manga gaming chair: what justifies a €180 gap between two models

  What separates a €399.99 gaming chair from a €579.99 model: lumbar support, seat depth, foam, gas lift, assembly. The reading grid and the specs to demand.

• Manga sneakers: what a custom pair changes (and what to check first)

  What sets a custom anime sneaker apart from a mass-printed pair: the checkpoints, sizing, care, and how it compares to a brand-name pair.

• Japanese style for men: 5 complete outfits, priced

  Five Japanese-inspired men's outfits, three pieces maximum, with the total in euros: from €67.98 to €279.97, and the rule that holds them all together.

• Manga sweatshirt, hoodie, or pullover: which one for which use

  Pullover hoodie, zip-up, crewneck, or sweater: what really changes, how to choose your size, what to wear underneath, and how to care for the prints.

• Manga t-shirt: oversized, regular, or compression, which cut for which use

  The three manga t-shirt cuts compared: oversized, regular, compression. How to spot a true oversized fit, choose your size by measuring flat, and care for the print.

• Anime workout outfit: building your complete gym look

  Compression or loose fit, short length, sports bra support, lifting belt: building a gym outfit piece by piece, and in what order to buy it.

• Naruto clothing: which palette to wear between Uchiha, Akatsuki, and Konoha

  The 3 palettes of the Naruto universe, what each one dictates for the rest of the outfit, the difference between wearing a symbol and a portrait, and which piece to start with.

• Manga clothing: the guide to dressing without looking costumed

  How to wear manga clothing every day: the 4 intensity levels, the pieces that work, the ones that give away a costume, and the real budget by category.