# Anime-Honoring Keyboards The Neon Genesis Evangelion x MelGeek Centauri 60 'Asuka Edition' By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-08-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-60-asuka-edition References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2026/8/neon-genesis-evangelion-melgeek-centauri-60-asuka-edition-keyboard-release-info) & [melgeek](https://www.melgeek.com/pages/melgeek-x-evangelion-centauri60-asuka-edition)  The [Neon Genesis Evangelion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melgeek-centauri-60) x [MelGeek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-centauri80) 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](https://hypebeast.com/2026/8/neon-genesis-evangelion-melgeek-centauri-60-asuka-edition-keyboard-release-info), [melgeek](https://www.melgeek.com/pages/melgeek-x-evangelion-centauri60-asuka-edition) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 9.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **Limited-edition Gaming Gear:** Scarcity-based product drops create premium demand around accessories, giving brands room to combine exclusivity, personalization, and enthusiast-grade specifications. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Premium materials, Hall Effect switches, and franchise styling point to differentiated device categories shaped by culture-led product design. - **Gaming Accessories:** Enthusiast peripherals are evolving beyond performance alone, with themed collaborations supporting higher-margin products and stronger community engagement. - **Anime Merchandising:** Officially licensed hardware extends anime merchandise into functional lifestyle categories, creating new crossover revenue streams beyond apparel, figures, and media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mechanical Laptop-Matching Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofree-flow-2-mac-keyboard.md) - [Compact Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reform-standalone-keyboard.md) - [Affordable Mini Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuwi-minibook-x.md) - [Modular Handheld Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbyte.md) - [Keyboard Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q27.md) - [Adaptive Learning Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyflowai.md) - [Hall-Effect Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-legion-r7-rt75.md) - [Accessible Website Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clnicbarcelona.md) - [Clipboard Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-copy.md)