【Android Kikaider】 A chance to get it again! The “Hakaider Voice Clock”, recorded for the 50th anniversary, is now available! Its overwhelming design is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it once!

This “Hakaider Voice Clock” was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Android Kikaider,” which began broadcasting on July 8, 1972. First of all, it's exciting that this wasn't just a one-time project, but that a chance to get it again has been provided. Rather than being mere reproduction merchandise, it is an item that brings back the history and passion of the work to the present day, strongly appealing to both the generation that knows Kikaider and the generation that has only heard the name.

Speaking of Hakaider, he is an existence that boasted overwhelming popularity despite being an enemy character. This clock, which captures that charm as a three-dimensional object, is a world apart from typical flat character goods. The semi-3D sculpted form feels like Hakaider down to the details of the head, and combined with its size of approximately 30cm, it steals your gaze the moment it's placed in a room. It's also masterful how the digital display on the chest handles the practicality of a clock while naturally blending in as part of the design.

The greatest feature of this product is, after all, the voice. It contains a total of 12 completely new voice lines recorded specifically for this occasion by Shozo Iizuka, the original voice actor for Hakaider. When the hour strikes, his eyes flash along with those iconic lines to notify you of the time—a gimmick that provides an experience far beyond a simple time signal. The sensation of nostalgia and freshness rushing in at once is sure to make any fan smile.

Some might feel that a voiced item limits where it can be used, but that has been properly considered as well. In addition to a voice ON/OFF switch, it features a volume control function, allowing you to use it according to your lifestyle rhythm day or night. The power supply supports USB connection, and since a cord for connecting to a home outlet is included, there's no confusion about installation. Made of ABS resin, it has a stable build with a width of approx. 30cm, height of approx. 30.5cm, and depth of approx. 11.5cm.

This Hakaider Voice Clock is a tool for checking the time, but at the same time, it's an interior piece that completely changes the atmosphere of a space. Just placing it on a shelf or a corner of a desk creates a sense of story in that spot, providing a conversation starter for visitors. I feel this is truly a supreme masterpiece that condenses the weight of Shotaro Ishinomori's original work, the history of Toei Tokusatsu productions, and the presence of the character Hakaider into a single item.