New Casio leak hints at fresh manga pattern G-Shocks for later in 2025
Casio is apparently looking to leverage Japanese pop culture motifs for its popular G-Shock line once again, with new manga-themed models reportedly coming later this year. The new wave will focus more on designs based on the DW-5600 and DW-6900 digital series. If past releases are anything to go by, these new watches will be extremely popular with collectors and fans of quirky designs.
As per latest reports from Great G-Shock World, the new models will use Japan-originated "manga" styling - hand-printed comic panels and linework which is often seen in Japanese animation and graphic novels. We can look at sample models like the sky-blue GA-2100MNG-2AJR (retail price 25,300 yen), whose case, band, and dial use a screentone pattern that contains texture of printed manga art. Small details - such as speech balloon indicators, and the onomatopoeia "Don!" (Japanese equivalent of "Bam!") etched on the case back - add to the overall design as well.
Analog-digital G-Shocks have surged in popularity in recent years, with the octagonal GA-2100 series repeatedly being a topic of conversation by fans and media for its slim profile and customizability. The manga-style editions, including limited Japan-only runs, have seen a crazy amount of demand from both domestic and overseas buyers.
Most manga-themed G-Shock editions are fully limited, with production runs restricted to specific regions or online stores. Past Japan-culture releases include collaborations with artists, brands, and themes from Japanese folklore, anime, and contemporary manga. The GA-2100MNG-2AJR is priced at 25,300 yen (roughly USD 170-190 based on current rates). The new upcoming models will likely share similar pricing, but as of now, there is no data available regarding concrete release details.
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