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[Humor] A Collection of Birthday Gift Ideas for Male Friends

Choosing a birthday present for a friend can be tough, right?

You read magazines, search online, and start thinking, “Is this never going to be decided?”

This time, I’ve put together some gift ideas for those looking for something to give a male friend!

Basically, they’re quirky gag items that might make you chuckle, but there are some genuinely practical ones too.

Once you check them out, you might start thinking, “If there’s something like this, maybe they sell that kind of item too?”

[Fun/Lighthearted] Birthday gift ideas for a male friend (11–20)

Kaomaru

Tried squishing the stress-relief toy “Kaomaru” to a pulp!
Kaomaru

If your male friends work at a company, many of them are probably quietly accumulating daily stress.

For those friends, here’s the perfect stress-relief gift: Kaomaru-kun.

It’s a face-only doll with a unique expression, colored like clay, that you can squeeze hard to vent your stress—and it immediately returns to its original shape.

The feel of Kaomaru-kun is indescribably satisfying, almost as if it absorbs your stress.

Since it comes in various expressions and colors, pick the one you think your friend will like.

comic plate

Manga plate! It looks amazing when you serve food on it. Manga plate. Japanese kitchen goods.
comic plate

There are quite a lot of men who enjoy cooking, aren’t there? How about this comic-style plate that seems like it would make plating really exciting? It’s a dish with manga-style action lines, so whether it’s a meal you’ve put your heart into, one that didn’t turn out so well, store-bought sides, or frozen food warmed in the microwave, putting it on this plate will make it feel much more special.

After all, even in our busy daily lives, a touch of humor is essential, right? And every time he uses this plate, he’ll likely think of you and feel grateful.

Dragon Quest wireless charging pad

Dragon Quest X Online Wireless Charging Pad “Zaural” (with Light-Up Slime Figure)
Dragon Quest wireless charging pad

Many guys have probably stayed up for days on end hooked on Dragon Quest.

Here’s a gift perfect for those male friends: the Dragon Quest X wireless charging pad, “Zaural.” As you may know, Zaoraru is a spell that revives allies from being knocked out, so it’s a clever name for a gadget that brings a dead phone back to life.

Plus, it comes with a cute light-up Slime figure, which is adorable.

It’s a recommended item that combines practicality with fun.

MindTech Drone

[Brainwave Drone MIND TECH] Modern super-science!? A drone you can control with brainwaves! [MSSP / M.S.S Project]
MindTech Drone

Have you heard of brainwave-controlled drones? It seems that when the operator’s concentration increases, the drone flies higher, and when their focus relaxes, it descends.

Controlling a drone with telekinesis-like power feels so futuristic, doesn’t it? It also seems like you could learn how to improve your concentration.

I might not buy one for myself, but I’d be thrilled to receive it as a gift.

Since June 20, 2022, drones and radio-controlled aircraft weighing 100 grams or more are required to be registered, so please keep that in mind if you decide to purchase one.

Moai Tissue Case

Tissue stand, Big Moai Jr... lol
Moai Tissue Case

These days, there are more and more stylish-looking tissue boxes, but it still feels like having some kind of cover helps them blend into your interior, doesn’t it? Plus, a lot of guy friends don’t seem to have a tissue case even though you might expect them to.

That’s why the Moai tissue case is a great recommendation.

What’s more, the way the tissue comes out of the Moai’s nose like a runny nose is just so amusing.

There are also other options—maybe not quite as quirky—but you can even find TV-shaped tissue boxes.

Fish pencil case

“Rakuten Good Item Award 2014” and “JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2015” [Hit Product Category Idea Award]: Realistic Fish Pouch & Pen Case
Fish pencil case

A lot of men surprisingly like fish and fishing, don’t they? A great recommendation for male friends like that is a pen case that looks just like a fish.

You can never have too many pen cases, and since people carry them around often, they really catch attention.

There are plenty of types—striped beakfish, largemouth bass, red sea bream, and more.

Some, like the mackerel, even have prints on the inside that look like a filleted pattern—impressively detailed.

It can also be used as a makeup pouch, so how about getting one for yourself to match?

In conclusion

Perhaps there were a lot of gadget-related items, weren’t there? And since there are all sorts of clever idea goods, just looking at them makes you want some yourself.

Some are sold only for a limited time, so if you’re going to buy, do it soon.

Let’s celebrate your friend’s birthday in a big way!