Ultimate Metal Art Panels Born from the Fusion of Anime "Gachiakuta" and Japanese Polishing Technology

© Keigo Aoi, Yasuhiro Anbo, Kodansha / "Gachiakuta" Production Committee

TOKYO DUB AGENT Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kazuyoshi Takagi) and Mikogiken Co., Ltd. (Minokamo-shi, Gifu, Representative Director: Shogo Wada) are pleased to announce that pre-orders for the collaboration product "METAL ART PANEL" with the anime "Gachiakuta," currently serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" and also a highly anticipated TV anime, will begin on July 3, 2026 (Fri) at 12:00 PM.

This product is a new art object that combines the aesthetic value of a work of art with the high technical skill of a craft. It features character art applied via inkjet printing onto a stainless steel board processed by Mikogiken, a company boasting Japan's foremost polishing technology.

Sales Site: AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION

https://www.akihabara-premium.com/

1. Product Introduction and Planning Background

"Gachiakuta" depicts the story of Rudo, a boy who climbs from the "Abyss," a world rife with discrimination and inequality, towards "Heaven." Its powerful message that "human hands" and "emotions" can change the world, even in the harshest environments, continues to captivate readers and viewers worldwide.

Meanwhile, Mikogiken Co., Ltd. has dedicated itself to polishing iron with passion for half a century since its founding in 1973. They wished to bring their exceptional polishing technology, cultivated in the "unsung heroes" of industry, into the spotlight as an "expression." This desire deeply resonated with the theme of "breathing life into objects" that flows through the core of "Gachiakuta."

Under the concept of "AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION," which advocates for the "fusion of AKIHABARA culture and craftsmanship by Japanese artisans," the "METAL ART PANEL" was born, embodying these two spirits in a single panel.

2. Product Design

This product utilizes polishing patterns that elevate the individuality, "Jinki" (special abilities/tools), and narrative themes of each of the four main characters. The characters and logo are printed without transparency, while the "Jinki" parts are intentionally made translucent, allowing the underlying polished surface to show through. This creates a unique, one-of-a-kind art expression that captures and reflects light, making it shine.

The base polishing pattern is varied for each design, with all five types forming independent "works of art."

[Rudo] Polishing Design: WaveSpin Random

Rudo, the protagonist of "Gachiakuta," embodies the theme of "waste and regeneration."

The polishing expresses the "undulation" of mixed emotions, striving to regenerate into something new. The strength and will born from chaos are released as the brilliance of stainless steel.

[Engine] Polishing Design: ReverseScale Spin

Engine, a character who embodies leadership and responsibility by acting as a shield for his comrades.

This design incorporates the image of "envelopment and protection" held by his "Jinki," an umbrella, into a "circular" polished pattern.

Quiet strength and unwavering will reside in the brilliance of the orderly circles.

[Zanka] Polishing Design: FanScale Spin

Zanka, a character with duality, possessing deep affection for his comrades amidst his roughness.

An "outstretched fan"-shaped polishing pattern is used, inspired by the tip of Zanka's "Jinki," a "sasumata" (a pole weapon with a fork).

Its design, where sharpness and expansion coexist, expresses Zanka's contradictory charm.

[Ryo] Polishing Design: AngleSpin Random

Ryo, a character with a rationalistic mindset and cool judgment.

This design features processing that resembles the interlocking handles of his "Jinki," scissors.

The beautiful, streamlined lines embody Ryo's precise worldview.

3. Product Information

Product Name: METAL ART PANEL

Collaboration Work: Anime "Gachiakuta" (Serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine")

Lineup: 4 types in total (Characters: Rudo / Engine / Zanka / Ryo)

Price: 35,000 yen (excluding tax)

Sales Method: Made-to-order production

Back Processing: Serial number notation

Order Start Date: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 12:00 PM

Sales Site: AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION

Materials: METAL ART PANEL: Stainless steel board (polished) + Inkjet printing

Special Acrylic Frame: Acrylic

Initial Order Quantity: 100 units (with serial numbers)

Sales Site: AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION

https://www.akihabara-premium.com/

4. About Mikogiken Co., Ltd.

Since its establishment on July 5, 1973, Mikogiken Co., Ltd. has been a company boasting Japan's foremost technical capabilities, having established "polishing" technology in metal processing as its unique art form. While polishing is generally understood as "removing scratches," they have elevated this technique beyond mere function to an "expression" that imparts unique design properties to metal surfaces, now possessing over 100 types of polishing patterns.

Their unparalleled technology, which precisely controls material patterns, textures, and light reflection, transcends the realm of industrial products and has opened new possibilities for artistic expression in the "METAL ART PANEL."

5. About AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION

AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION is a premium EC brand originating from Japan, rooted in "AKIHABARA's universal value—its flexibility in accepting and nurturing diverse values and cultures, and its soil where individuals can pursue their own tastes without conforming to others."

With the concept of disseminating a "series of ultimate works" that fuse passion for otaku culture with Japan's manufacturing spirit to the world, they develop collaboration products between traditional Japanese crafts and cutting-edge technologies such as Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Edo glass, and organic cotton, with anime and manga IPs.

They have a track record with works of high recognition both domestically and internationally, including "Ghost in the Shell," "Attack on Titan," "Cowboy Bebop," and "Gamera," and are supported by collectors worldwide.

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Company Name: TOKYO DUB AGENT Inc.

Contact Person: Abe

E-mail: abe@dub-agent.com