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Casio’s Pikachu Baby-G is the perfect watch for Pokémon trainers
- Oona McGee
Jan 21, 2021 - Tweet
Heart-tailed female Pikachu steals the show in this special new release.
- Japan
- (8-bit • anime • Baby G • Casio • fun watches • Pikachu • Pokemon • stylish • video games • watches)
New Pokémon Seiko watch collection stars Pikachu, Eevee and Mewtwo
- Oona McGee
Nov 19, 2020
A new collaboration appears, and we want to catch ’em all.
- Japan
- (accessories • Eevee • fashion • limited edition • Mewtwo • Pikachu • Pokemon • Seiko • watches)
Gucci releases a new Japan-exclusive Grip watch with “Gucci” written on the face in katakana
- Dale Roll
Jun 18, 2020
It’s a simple style inspired by the world of skateboarding, with an unusual touch meant only for Japanese consumers.
- Japan
- (gold • Gucci • Japan-exclusive • limited edition • luxury brand • watch • watches • wristwatch)
Casio Baby-G teams up with Pokémon for special, limited-edition, anniversary Pikachu watch
- Dale Roll
Oct 16, 2019
Show off your love of Pikachu with a sporty watch!
- Japan
- (8-bit • Baby G • Casio • fun watches • Pikachu • Pokemon • stylish • video games • watches)
Seiko makes limited number of Godzilla watches for 65th anniversary
- Shannon McNaught
Oct 12, 2019
What’s the time, you ask? Time for destruction.
- Japan
- (accessories • collaborations • Godzilla • Grand Seiko • Seiko • Shin Godzilla • watches)
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says
- Casey Baseel
Aug 27, 2019
That Kyoto resident might want you to notice something other than the fine craftsmanship.
Mr. Sato tries to buy a Rolex for his mid-life celebration, crisis occurs
- Master Blaster
May 31, 2019
An attempt at a new watch for a new chapter in the life of our star reporter.
- Japan
- (Bic Camera • Casio • fashion • Gucci • Isetan • mid-life crisis • Mr. Sato • Rolex • shinjuku • watches)
Studio Ghibli Baby-G watch pays homage to Kiki’s Delivery Service anime with gorgeous details
- Oona McGee
Mar 11, 2019
Cute characters peer out at you from this limited-edition timepiece.
- Japan
- (anime • Baby G • Casio • Donguri Kyowakoku • Ghibli • Kiki's Delivery Service • merchandise • Studio Ghibli • watches)
Seiko to release new Ghibli watches, including limited-edition 30th anniversary Totoro watches
- Dale Roll
Jun 13, 2018
Fans of Kiki’s Delivery Service will also want to check these out.
- Japan
- (anime • Ghibli • Kiki's Delivery Service • movies • My Neighbor Totoro • Seiko • Studio Ghibli • Tonari no Totoro • Totoro • watches)
Shockingly expensive Pokémon watch costs more than most people make in several years
- Casey Baseel
May 18, 2017
The anime and video game timepiece does look pretty awesome, though.
Hit anime Your Name inspires fashion line with gorgeous watches, bag, and umbrella 【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Nov 26, 2016
Umbrella includes romantic red string of fate, while the bag has a special secret.
- Japan
- (anime • bags • fashion • movies • Super Groupies • umbrellas • watches • Your Name.Makoto Shinkai)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Puzzle wristwatch/pendant will help anime fans keep track of time in style
- Casey Baseel
Nov 5, 2016
Eternal rival Seto Kaiba also serves as inspiration for a fashionable anime timepiece of his own.
- Japan
- (anime • collectible card games • fashion • Super Groupies • video games • watches • Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Swiss watchmaker releases new limited edition Pokémon watch priced at $20,000
- Oona McGee
Oct 27, 2016
That’s a lot to pay for a time-telling Pikachu.
- Japan
- (anime • cool • cute • fashion • nintendo • Pikachu • Pokemon • Pokémon GO • video games • watches)
This ornate Super Mario Bros. watch can be yours for just, oh, US$27,000
- Mike
Aug 22, 2016
This Romain Jerome watch with a classic pixelated Mario face is available for a limited time for Mario super fans with a lot of cash to blow.
High-class One Piece timepiece is perfect for punctual pirates who love anime
- Casey Baseel
Apr 26, 2016
A watch fit for a Pirate King.
Sailor Moon Gashapon compacts and watches coming out this summer!
- Jamie Koide
Apr 1, 2016
You’ll never be late to save the day again!
- Anime & Manga, Japan
- (accessories • anime • cute • gacha gacha • gashapon • Sailor Moon • watches)
Gorgeous Paul Gerber/Arita-yaki pottery watches will catch eyes, leave you seriously broke
- Mike
Mar 30, 2016
The famed Swiss watch maker teams with centuries-old traditional arita-yaki potter Koransha to produce this limited line of stunning handcrafted watches.
- Art, Europe, Japan
- (Arita-yaki • art • Isetan • Paul Gerber • porcelain • pottery • shopping • watches)
Keep an eye on the cherry blossoms with the new sakura watch from Citizen
- Oona McGee
Mar 5, 2016
Now you can enjoy hanami cherry blossom views at any time of day.
- Japan
- (accessories • cherry blossoms • Citizen • cute • fashion • sakura • watch • watches)
New Sailor Moon collaboration goods from Baby-G and Samantha Vega feature gorgeous details
- Oona McGee
Feb 27, 2016
Bags, wallets and a Casio watch in a Crystal Star compact case are some of the beautiful items coming to Isetan department stores this spring.
- Japan
- (accessories • anime • Baby G • Casio • fashion • handbags • Sailor Moon • Samantha Vega • watches)
Madoka Magica fans are ready for a “magical girl”-off thanks to some new accessories
- KK Miller
Jan 2, 2016
Are you able to suitably show off your appreciation for one of the most critically acclaimed magical girl anime in the last five years? If not, come see what is in store after the jump!
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