Onkyo Direct Anime Store releases Puella Magi Madoka Magica AOW01 true wireless earbuds ahead of 10th anniversary Walpurgis no Kaiten movie
Anime fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica can finally celebrate 2024 with the Onkyo AOW01 true wireless earbuds collaborative release in addition to the upcoming release of the delayed 10th anniversary Walpurgis no Kaiten movie.
Onkyo Direct Anime Store works with anime publishers, labels, and others on collaborative products. Besides online sales, anime fans can try and buy Onkyo collaborations at the physical store OtoAni in Akihabara, Tokyo.
The AOW01 uses a 6 mm driver with 20 Hz to 20 Khz response. Audio is wirelessly streamed to the earphones using the AAC, SBC, and aptX sound codecs. A high-quality MEMS microphone with a -42 dB noise floor enables clear conversations.
Both models connect using Bluetooth 5.1 and are IPX7 rated for water immersion to 3 feet (1 meter) for 30 minutes. When connected to smartphones, the ANIMA Studio app can adjust equalization and change earphone voices.
The earbuds are rated to run up to 6 hours using the SBC or AAC codec or up to 15 hours using the aptX codec on 55 mAh rechargeable batteries that recharge in 1 1/2 hours. The 300 mAh case battery provides additional runtime and recharges in 3 hours.
The Onkyo earphone measures 0.62 x 0.78 x 0.82 inches (16 x 20 x 21 mm) and the case measures 2.14 x 1.28 x 0.97 inches (55 x 33 x 25 mm). Each earbud weighs 0.14 ounce (4 grams) and the case weighs 0.85 ounce (24 grams).
AOW01 preorders are accepted in Japan online and at OtoAni from February 16th at 3 PM JST until April 5th 3 PM JST with deliveries commencing in June. The price of each version is 20,000 yen (approx. $133). Additional collectables are also available.
Fans who can’t wait for the earbuds or the anniversary movie to drop can bide their time with a “Tutuuruuu!” from another quintessential anime.
Machine translated by DeepL:
2024/02/16
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion" 10th Anniversary Collaboration Earphones now on sale!
There are two types of this collaboration model: "KANAME Madoka model" and "AKEMI Homura model".
The left and right earphones are laser-processed with a "soul gem"!
The "Madoka Kaname Model" features 8 words of Madoka Kaname's voice guidance, while the "Homura Akemi Model" features 8 words of Homura Akemi's voice guidance.
The package is designed and illustrated by Shaft, an animation production company!
The "ANIMA AOW01" is the original model of the AOW01, which is the result of the collaboration between ONKYO and ANIMA, a company that develops a unique worldview through a mix of subculture and hi-fi earphones.
In addition to basic specifications such as Bluetooth 5.1, waterproof standard IPX7, AAC/aptX codec support, built-in MEMS-type microphone, and external sound capturing function, the AOW01 also supports wireless charging and is supervised by ONKYO for sound quality.
The sound quality is supervised by ONKYO. This original model is also linked to the dedicated "ANIMA Studio "*2 application
The actual model will be on display at the ONKYO DIRECT ANIME STORE/Oto-Ani Store 1 in Akihabara from 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16 (orders will be accepted from 15:00).
Visitors will be able to check the sound quality and voices, and orders can be placed by using the special QR chord located in the store.
Visitors will receive a "newly illustrated postcard" as a free gift!
An "A4 clear file," "acrylic stand," "can badge" and "wireless charger" designed with the newly illustrated design will also be available for purchase.
Both the mail order site "ONKYO DIRECT" and our Akihabara store "Oto-Ani No.1" will start selling them on February 16th (Fri.) at 15:00.
The "can badge" will be available only at "Oto-Ani Store No.1".
1 "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion" (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: The New Chapter)
Puella Magi Madoka Magica" has been aired as a TV series since January 2011 and has become a hot topic. Director Akiyuki Shimbo, screenwriter Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus), and character designer Ume Aoki have created a world where girls and magical girls live in a thrilling, unpredictable world of daily life and cute girls. The story created by the leading creators of the day was highly acclaimed in a wide range of fields.
In 2012, "Part 1: Hajimari no Monogatari" and "[Part 2:] Eien no Monogatari" were released, which were re-edited versions of the TV series in two parts, and in 2013, a completely new film, "[New Part] Rebellion" was released, which became the first late night anime film to gross over 2 billion yen at the box office. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten)" is scheduled for release in the winter of 2024 as a legitimate sequel to "New Part".
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion Official Website
www.madoka-magica.com/rebellion/
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten" official website
■Official X (@madoka_magica)
©Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Movie Project Rebellion
ANIMA Studio
ANIMA Studio is a dedicated application that expands the functionality of ANIMA products, including the ability to change the system voice of ANIMA products and the sound quality of the products themselves.
The application is equipped with functions such as changing the system voice of ANIMA products and changing the sound quality of the product itself, allowing users to customize the product to their liking.
Compatible with both iOS and Android. iOS 14.1 or later, Android 9.0 or later.
App Store apps.apple.com/jp/app/anima-studio/id1567839543
Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details