The Tokyo Game Show was held over four days, from September 17 to 20, 2026.
The event was originally scheduled to run for five days, from September 17 to 21, but the final day, September 21, was canceled due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25. As a result, it was held for four days, from September 17 to 20.
Greenkeys conducted interviews primarily in Hall 10 during the Business Day on September 18.
In this article, I’ll introduce some of the keyboards that caught my eye.
Featured Keyboards
WallHack
- K-001 Slate
HYPESHOP
- WOOTING 80 HE +
- WOOTING 80 TenZ
- Wooting 60 HE
- K2 (Klavier-II)
- HOLY60 Case V2
GRAPHT
- Akko FUN60 Pro SP JP
- Akko Air01
MelGeek
- Centauri Series
- MADE68 Ultra V2
- MADE68 Pro+
- O2 for Mac
HID-Labs
- LUMIKEY Split Palm Rest
- LUMIKEY x Tekkusai Titan75 HE
- LUMIKEY 98 v2
- LUMIKEY SLIMX
- Magger68 HE Ultra JIS
- LUMIKEY Nova Kine
- LUMIKEY Nova Works
WallHack
The WallHack booth featured an exhibition centered on gaming mice and gaming keyboards.
As a photography enthusiast, this is what caught my eye.
At first glance, I wasn’t sure what it was for, but it appears to be the wireless receiver, charging dock, and control interface for a gaming mouse called the “M-001.”
Another highlight of the exhibition was a gaming keyboard called the “K-001 Slate.”
This model also features an indicator in the upper-right corner that resembles a camera’s adjustment dial, and it appears that the actuation point and rapid-fire sensitivity can be controlled directly using this dial.
It is a magnetic keyboard with a 65% layout, and according to the catalog, you could choose between ANSI and JIS layouts.
In the Japanese keyboard layout version, the Z row is shifted 0.25u to the left compared to the standard layout, and the layout around the arrow keys has been adjusted accordingly.
An exploded view was displayed on the wall.
KawamuraIt was a brand that really knew how to make an impression.
HYPESHOP
At HYPESHOP, the booth is always packed with people—it’s that popular.
It was always so bustling that I almost forgot it was a business day.
The product that generated the most interest was the “WOOTING 80 HE +,” for which official pre-orders began on September 17.
Although there were several variations on display, it appears that the split spacebar is only available on the “custom-built model.”
Among the exhibits, there were two models on display: one with an ABS plastic case and one with a zinc alloy case (split space bar).
There was also a display of the “ Wooting 80HE TenZ Takeover ” model, which had previously sold out.
Another product that drew a lot of attention at the booth was a keyboard called “K2 (Klavier-II).”
The price is 289,000 yen (including tax).
This keyboard is said to have been inspired by a grand piano.
The design is based on the concept of “tuning” the keystroke feel through the mechanism, and it appears to adjust the keystroke feel using a built-in suspension system.
It weighs approximately 4.85 kg.
Although the typing angle is somewhat steep, the stepped sculpted design of the keycaps seemed to create a natural, comfortable slope.
GRAPHT (Akko)
At the GRAPHT booth, “Akko”—for which MSY has recently become the official distributor—was on display.
The focus of Akko’s exhibit is, of course, the two new models they’ve started carrying: the FUN60 Pro SP JP and the Air01.
MelGeek
Next to the KIBU booth was the MelGeek exhibit.
As for MelGeek, KIBU is listed as a “Global Authorized Partner.”
On the other hand, since Greenkeys is also selling online through HYPESHOP, we do not yet have a complete picture of its sales in Japan.
KawamuraPersonally, MelGeek is a brand I used to like, and I own a few units from the MOJO68 series, which predates their gaming keyboards.
Recently, the brand has clearly positioned itself as a “gaming keyboard” brand, and most of the models on display were equipped with Hall-effect sensors.
KawamuraIn Japanese, it is written as “Centauri,” and since this translates to “of the constellation Centaurus” in Latin, the MelGeek page uses the katakana spelling “Centaurus.”
In addition, there were many displays of the flagship “MADE68 Series.”
KawamuraAlthough there are no photos, we carry the CENTAURI line, which is an official Evangelion collaboration.
As Greenkeys, what caught our attention was this “O2 for Mac.”
MelGeek O2 has been confirmed to have obtained Technical Standards Compliance Certification (No . 222-254903 ) based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ public notice regarding technical standards compliance, making it safe to use in Japan.
It’s also nice that you can buy it on Amazon.
LUMIKEY
LUMIKEY had a fairly large presence at the HID-Labs booth, which is the official distributor in Japan.
This is what caught my eye as Greenkeys.
This is a split palm rest made of aluminum. (Its official name is “Split Palm Rest.”)
Looking at the spec sheet, it appears to be made of CNC-machined aluminum and consists of a base and a panel.
Panel
- Carbon Fiber Mat
- AG Dragon Scale
- AG Panel
Bass
- Fiber Pattern Black
- Fiber Patterns
- Silver
- Ano-Silver
- Ano-Black
- Ice-Crear PC
- Wine-Red
Another notable feature was the large number of keyboards with aluminum bodies on display.
See: https://www.luminkey.com/ja/products/titan75-he-hall-effect-magnetic-gaming-keyboard
See: https://tekkus.ai/products/titan
The top case features a WOBKEY-style ball-catch-release mechanism, allowing for customization of internal parts without the need for screws.
You can remove the encoder, but as of now, it doesn’t appear to have any special features, such as the ability to swap it out for a different part.
This is the LUMIKEY 98 v2, a model designed so that the numeric keypad can be detached.
This is a prototype model called “SLIMX.”
A low-profile model, which is unusual for LUMIKEY.
It was drawing attention for its classic look.
This is the smaller version of the Magger68HE Ultra JIS model.
This model was developed under the supervision of HID-Labs and is described as a “model sold exclusively in Japan, designed with a keyboard layout optimized for Japanese users.”
The space bar has a 2.25u × 2 split layout, the Z row is offset 0.25u to the left compared to the standard layout, and a distinctive feature is that the inverted T-shape of the arrow keys is shifted 1u inward.
A macro pad called Nova Kine that features distinctive, unmarked keycaps with a top-hat shape.
The default layout looks like this and features a Dock-style side switch and a rotary encoder, among other components.
It’s also fascinating that you can change the key layout using the plate, allowing you to use it not only as a numeric keypad but also as a macro pad when placed horizontally.
There was no product information available for this one, but here’s what the product called “Nova Works” looks like.
It features two Type-A ports and two Type-C ports.
Is it a USB hub or something like that? That got me wondering.
ATKGear
ATK Gear appears to be a brand distributed by Rabbit0 in Japan.
It appears they carry gaming keyboards and other products, and the model that caught Greenkeys’ attention was the “NOTHING68.”
The skeleton’s visuals are really great.
According to TECHPOWERUP, this appears to be a new product announced by ATK Gear at Computex 2026, though no detailed official information is available at this time.
It was a magnetic keyboard with a beautiful, crystal-clear appearance.
Summary
That wraps up our look at the keyboards that caught our eye at TGS 2026.
This was my first time covering the Tokyo Game Show, and it was a great experience that allowed me to get a firsthand sense of the popularity of gaming keyboards.
What struck me at this year’s TGS 2026 was that whether a product is “magnetic” or not is no longer as significant a differentiating factor as it used to be.
Recently, it has become possible to achieve an “8k polling rate via wireless connection” using a proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless standard, and in terms of detection accuracy and scanning rate with rapid triggering, I believe these keyboards are now on par with high-end magnetic keyboards in terms of specifications.
In other words, I feel that one could view this as a sign that “the era of differentiation based on specs has come to an end.”
This is just my personal prediction, but I believe that magnetic keyboards will increasingly be expected to offer “added value” going forward.
I anticipate that the focus will shift toward the “hands-on experience”—aspects that can’t be gauged by specifications alone—such as the feel and sound of keystrokes, the materials used for the case and plate, and the mounting method, in addition to collaborations with and supervision by famous gamers, of course.
In other words, wouldn’t it be an interesting perspective to think that the future might follow a similar path to that of mechanical keyboards?
On the other hand, in Japan, partly because the “custom keyboard culture is based on the English layout,” the adoption of custom keyboards has been slow to gain traction.
Because of this “Galápagos” phenomenon, it seems that market interest is shifting toward a different direction—such as “new typing experiences” like Orca Echo.
The REALFORCE split-keyboard model, which was featured ahead of schedule during TGS, seemed to symbolize this trend.
I’m already looking forward to seeing what kind of keyboards will be on display at next year’s TGS.
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