The Fake Volume Drop
Print a fake obi band so their favorite manga's 'next volume' is the ask.
“Every good arc needs a main pair. Volume HOCO, out now?”
Manga volumes come with that paper band around the bottom, the obi. You design a fake one that looks official, print it, and wrap it around a volume of whatever they read. Hand them the book like you are just lending it and let them notice the band says something no real volume would.
What You'll Need
- 🎉a manga volume they own or you buyShop on Amazon
- 🎉printer paperShop on Amazon
- 🎉Canva free accountShop on Amazon
- ✂️clear tapeShop on Amazon
- ✂️scissorsShop on Amazon
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Step-by-Step Plan
- 1. Measure the height and width of one of their manga volumes.
- 2. Design a fake obi strip in Canva sized to wrap the bottom third.
- 3. Print on regular paper, cut it out, and wrap it around the book.
- 4. Give it to them as a 'you have to read this one' handoff.
Effort
medium
Cost
$0-15
Best for
the anime kid who reshelves their collection for fun
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