REALFORCE GX1 Plus Pikachu Edition Keyboard Revealed at TGS 2026
Tokyo Game Show 2026 is being held from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, with the first two days reserved as business days. At the Topre booth on the show floor, the company announced a new collaboration model: the REALFORCE GX1 Plus Pikachu Edition, a gaming keyboard produced with the Pokémon franchise. The reveal adds another crossover to the REALFORCE lineup, which has increasingly promoted itself as a gaming device brand. According to the announcement, pre-orders are set to begin in December at mass retailers.
The keyboard pairs a subdued gray base with accents in Pikachu’s signature yellow. Its most distinctive design element is the coloring of the P, I, K, A, C, H, and U keys, which are set apart so that they spell out “PIKACHU” across the board. The overall look retains the restrained gray tone of the standard model while adding a playful Pokémon touch. The announcement specifically highlighted the colored letter keys as a cute design feature of the collaboration model.
REALFORCE keyboards have earned a reputation for their satisfying key feel and high durability. The brand has held strong support among writers and programmers for 25 years, according to the announcement. In recent years, Topre has continued to position REALFORCE as a gaming device line as well, and the company has pursued several collaborations, including one with the VTuber group hololive. The Pikachu Edition continues that pattern of partnerships aimed at broadening the brand’s reach.
The REALFORCE GX1 Plus Pikachu Edition will open for pre-orders at mass retailers starting in December. The announcement did not include pricing or a specific shipping date, so those details remain unconfirmed for now. For fans who want a keyboard that combines a proven typing feel with Pokémon styling, this collaboration is one to watch when reservations open later this year.
