The Neon Genesis Evangelion x MelGeek Centauri 60 'Asuka Edition'
Michael Hemsworth — August 5, 2026 — Tech
The Neon Genesis Evangelion x MelGeek Centauri 60 'Asuka Edition' keyboard is an officially licensed peripheral developed between the tech brand and the anime franchise as a tech accessory for avid fans to pick up.
The keyboard is built as a magnetic gaming keyboard that runs Hall Effect hardware to offer impressive typing performance, despite its mechanical animation-themed design. The peripheral is constructed with a 1.32-kilogram unibody design that's made out of a single piece of 6063-T6 aluminum that has been finished with an aerospace-grade anodization and paired with a leaf-spring gasket mount.
The Neon Genesis Evangelion x MelGeek Centauri 60 'Asuka Edition' keyboard is available now for preorder with no restock expected, and comes in exclusive packaging with an envelope, USB-C cable, switch puller and more.
Image Credit: MelGeek, hypebeast, melgeek
The keyboard is built as a magnetic gaming keyboard that runs Hall Effect hardware to offer impressive typing performance, despite its mechanical animation-themed design. The peripheral is constructed with a 1.32-kilogram unibody design that's made out of a single piece of 6063-T6 aluminum that has been finished with an aerospace-grade anodization and paired with a leaf-spring gasket mount.
The Neon Genesis Evangelion x MelGeek Centauri 60 'Asuka Edition' keyboard is available now for preorder with no restock expected, and comes in exclusive packaging with an envelope, USB-C cable, switch puller and more.
Image Credit: MelGeek, hypebeast, melgeek
Digital Detox Travel Hardware
Consumers are adopting dumbphones and single-purpose gadgets as essential travel hardware to minimize digital distractions during summer trips.
Question 1
During a summer leisure trip, have you ever left your usual smartphone behind and used only a basic phone or "dumbphone" with limited functions?
Question 2
What was the MAIN reason you used this type of device during your trip?
Question 3
On a future leisure trip, how likely would you be to leave your smartphone behind and use only a basic phone with limited functions?
Trend Themes
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Anime-branded Peripherals — Licensed anime aesthetics on high-performance hardware signal a growing market for fandom-driven tech products that blend collectible value with everyday utility.
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Limited-edition Gaming Gear — Scarcity-based product drops create premium demand around accessories, giving brands room to combine exclusivity, personalization, and enthusiast-grade specifications.
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Performance-collectible Hybrids — Tech accessories that merge advanced components with display-worthy design expand opportunities for products that function as both tools and fan merchandise.
Industry Implications
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Consumer Electronics — Premium materials, Hall Effect switches, and franchise styling point to differentiated device categories shaped by culture-led product design.
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Gaming Accessories — Enthusiast peripherals are evolving beyond performance alone, with themed collaborations supporting higher-margin products and stronger community engagement.
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Anime Merchandising — Officially licensed hardware extends anime merchandise into functional lifestyle categories, creating new crossover revenue streams beyond apparel, figures, and media.
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