While the climax Demon Slayer fever has come and gone, it is still one of the most popular anime franchises that has encompassed an incredible amount of collaborations. You might have thought you’ve seen it all, but here’s a brand new line of merchandise that’s also very functional.
Introducing Garrack’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba smart watch. Like most health trackers, the watch is said to help you manage your daily exercise and health, including step counting, heart rate and sleep management.
Designs inspired by Tanjira and Nezuka
There are currently two models available and they feature the main characters Tanjiro and Nezuko. The green version is for training and is themed after the Plate itself, while the Nezuko is in shades of pink to preserve sleep.
The watch strap is made of Nishijin textile, a high-quality silk fabric from Kyoto that is commonly used to make kimonos and obi. For Tanjiro’s model, they incorporated the characteristic checkered pattern of his haori. The strap also has details from the anime such as the tsuba (‘hand’) that Tanjiro uses as well as the one given to Tanjiro by Rengoku.
Nezuko’s model is similarly designed after the pattern on her obi. On the underside of the watch strap, you’ll find vine-like engravings similar to her demon mark. The belt buckle also features a bamboo design, similar to the bamboo muzzle worn by Nezuko. Both watches come in a luxurious paulownia wooden box and serial number plate, perfect for those who want to collect this piece of exclusive goods.
Improve your training and sleep
In terms of functionality, the watches will satisfy you and are compatible with iPhone and Android smartphones. Battery life is said to last around 14 days so you don’t have to worry about daily charging. There is also a 24-hour health management function that comes with more than 100 exercise modes. In typical Tanjiro style, its training theme means that the user can access “full concentration” mode, and there are breathing exercises as well. Apparently there is also something called “pillar training,” but what kind of fitness regimen that entails remains to be seen. For Nezuk’s sleep theme, there is more detailed information about your rest, such as the depth of your sleep, the number of awakenings, and the quality of your breathing while you sleep.
These Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the smartwatches currently retail for ¥35,200. Learn more about them here. Pre-registration for classes will begin at 10 am on Wednesday, April 24. If you want to see them in person before you commit, you can also find them on display at Ontime Shibuya Loft and Takashimaya in Osaka on the first floor.