New Casio G-Shock "Manga" series Japan-made watches leaked to be on the way
Casio is reportedly preparing a third installment in its art-inspired "Manga" G-Shock lineup. Leaked details, courtesy of Great G-Shock World, hint towards the upcoming limited series being based on the DW-5600 and DW-6900 platforms, after we saw high demand for previous Japan-made editions in the past.
The GA-2100 "CasiOak" geometry used in the 2024 manga release was extremely popular with customers. While technical specs for the internal modules will likely be unchanged (standard shock resistance and 20-bar waterproofing), the focus is entirely on the exterior design. This "Art" series is expected to use the same line-art and cel-shaded finishing techniques that characterized the GA-2100MNG, which currently trades above MSRP on Japanese (and many other) platforms.
There's a chance that Casio is using DW-5600 and DW-6900 as base models to leverage legacy hardware for high-margin collector editions. As such, these watches offer no functional advantages over standard resin versions; however, the "Made in Japan" designation often associated with these specialized prints is the primary driver for market demand. Recent releases like the "Origami" DW-5600RGM (19,800 JPY) have already tested the market for high-contrast, graphic-heavy designs.
Community reports also state these models will be "completely limited," which means we can expect immediate sell-outs in the Japanese domestic market. While some fans could criticize the lack of module innovation in these special editions, the financial performance of previous manga-themed releases indicates otherwise. Official pricing and release dates for the DW-5600 and DW-6900 art variants have not yet been confirmed by Casio, but considering the source's track record, there are high chances we'll see them launch this year itself.
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