This spring in yellow.
On February 25, 2025, PFU Inc. announced on the company’s official HHKB X website that it will sell a limited number of “dandelion” colored keytop sets as the third phase of its HHKB Color Keytop Project.
HHKB is pleased to announce the release of a limited-quantity “Dandelion” key-top set, the third installment of the HHKB Color Key-Top Project to convey the charm of Japan to the world. The image of “Dandelion”, a popular flower in Japan that reminds us of the coming of spring. https://t. co/g8G9xLS5Vi pic.twitter.com/N0G6NrkvjD
– HHKB OFFICIAL (@PFU_HHKB) February 25, 2025
Here is the announcement on the official website ▷▷▷
Dandelion keycaps come in a gentle cream yellow color that evokes the feeling of spring, and a total of 2,250 units (English layout: 525 units, Japanese layout: 750 units, English layout unprinted: 725 units, Japanese layout unprinted: 250 units) are available.
If there is an engraving, it is also a center-printed type.
The price is 8,250 yen (including tax) for the English layout and 9,240 yen (including tax) for the Japanese layout, and the price does not change depending on whether or not engraving is done.
| trade (brand) name | Price (tax included) | Sales start date |
|---|---|---|
| Keytop set (Gamma-Koei) English layout (Model name: PD-KB400KTLYC) | 8,250 yen | February 25, 2025 |
| Keytop set (Gamma-Koei) English layout/non-printed (Model name: PD-KB400KTLYN) | ||
| Keytop Set (Gamma-Koei) Japanese Array (Model: PD-KB420KTLYC) | 9,240 yen | |
| Keytop set (Gamma-Koei) Japanese alignment/non-printed (Model name: PD-KB420KTLYN) |
It can be purchased from PFU Direct or from Amazon’s HHKB store.
According to the official website, the product will be sold in the U.S., Europe, and China outside of Japan.
This set of colored key tops is the “third” set.
Let’s take a look at the color keytops presented so far.
| Bullets | Outline | Release date | Sales volume and breakdown | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 (Cherry blossoms) |
Light pink key top set with cherry blossom motif. The engraved model is printed in the red center, which is reminiscent of cherry blossom petals. |
Unmarked models: 2024/2/15 Engraved models: 2024/3/14 10:00 |
Overall: 2,000 units Domestic: 1,700 units U.S.: 300 units |
English and Japanese, engraved and unengraved models. See official PFU press release (issued February 15, 2024). |
| Part 2 (Wasabi) |
Japanese accent design with wasabi motif. Combined with the existing model (cherry blossom) for improved customization. |
Announced November 19, 2024 (Scheduled to be on sale by the end of 2024) |
2,500 units (English layout: 735 units, Japanese layout: 750 units, English layout unprinted: 765 units, Japanese layout unprinted: 250 units) |
Designed to reflect Japanese food culture. See the official website announcement page (November 19, 2024). |
| Part 3 (Dandelion / Dandelion) |
A set of warm yellow key tops with the image of dandelions blooming in the spring sunlight. Engraved and unengraved models available. |
2025/2/25 |
Overall: 3,000 units Domestic: 2,250 units English layout: 525 units Japanese layout: 750 units English non-printed: 725 units Japanese non-printed: 250 units Overseas: 750 units |
Sales to be sequentially launched in the U.S., Europe, and China. The fourth phase is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025. See official website and various media reports (announced Feb. 25, 2025). |
Currently, the cherry blossom key tops are sold out, while the wasabi is still in stock.
It is possible to replace all colors, but it is also fashionable to replace and combine only one part in this way.
