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Evangelion × Tweezers of Longinus from Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.

The Spear of Longinus Has Been Transformed into Tweezers!
Available for pre-order from July 7, 2017; limited versions also available


wāqwāq Inc. (Tokyo, CEO Naoyuki Takashima, herein referred to as wāqwāq) and Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. (incorporated in Delaware, U.S.; representative: Tomohide Kamei; CEO: Naomitsu Kodaka; herein referred to as TOM) announce the launch of Tweezers of Longinus, which are tweezers with designed after the Spear of Longinus from the popular anime series Evangelion. Pre-orders for the Tweezers of Longinus will begin at 10:00 AM July 7, 2017 (JST).

The Tweezers of Longinus is a product of the collaborative development project of wāqwāq, which has achievements in character based products, and TOM, which operates an EC website for fans of Japanese pop culture.

Maintaining high-precision and high-quality while recreating the Lance of Longinus
Starting out as a TV show in 1995 and gaining popularity through the Rebuild film series, Evangelion has captured the hearts of countless fans.
The iconic Spear of Longinus from the series will now be available in tweezer form. The spear was the perfect shape for tweezers, enabling the creation of high precision, high-quality tweezers. We are confident that the Tweezers of Longinus constructed by the skilled craftspeople of Japan will offer the uppermost quality that truly lives up to the Longinus name.

High-quality tweezers made by Japanese craftspeople
The Tweezers of Longinus are crafted using wire electrical discharge machining, a technique which allows precise machining in 0.001 mm intervals. The precise tweezers can hold on tightly to normal hairs, short hairs, fine and downy hairs and thorns.

Functional design for simple use
Normal tweezers are only approximately 8 cm long, and can only be handled with your fingertips. In comparison, the Tweezers of Longinus are longer. They are approximately 11 cm long and will fit perfectly in your hands. They have also been designed to prevent deformation and damage even when the tips are bent outwards.

Limited edition Titanium versions also available in red and blue
The limited edition Tweezers of Longinus will be constructed with titanium, a rare metal that is durable, light, resistant to rust, and can be treated to give the metal a more vibrant color.
The Titanium Tweezers come in two colors: red and blue, and only 300 pieces of each color will be available.

Angel Core motif stands included!
The Tweezers of Longinus come with a Core-shaped stand, and using the stand will make users feel as if they are defeating Angels.
The tweezers will also come with a case that allows users to carry them safely and withdraw them easily whenever they need to be used.

Pre-order period: 10:00 am on July 7, 2017 ~ 11:59 pm on August 31, 2017 23:59 (JST)
Pre-order page: https://otakumode.com/projects/EVANGELION_Tweezers_of_Longinus
Availability: All countries
Shipping schedule: September 2017
Product name: Tweezers of Longinus
Price: Tweezers of Longinus Stainless Version Stand Set: ¥3,600
Tweezers of Longinus Titanium Version Stand Set: ¥9,259
Materials: Tweezers (stainless steel/titanium), stand (acrylic)

About Evangelion
Evangelion, which started with the TV series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” that began broadcasting in 1995, is one of the most popular anime worldwide. Set after the global cataclysm Second Impact, the series depicts the young boys and girls who pilot humanoid battle weapons called Evangelion and their fight against mysterious invaders called Angels. In 2007 a new movie tetralogy titled “Rebuild of Evangelion” began, capturing the hearts of fans of all ages. Three movies in the tetralogy have been released to date.

About wāqwāq Inc.
wāqwāq Inc. creates products that make the world a more fun place, with the motto ”Bringing your wants to reality.” wāqwāq Inc. also offers intriguing miscellaneous products, as well “cosme play,” a character themed cosmetics brand, with their fairy tale themed product line which has fans from all over the world.

About Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.
Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. (TOM) shares the latest news about anime, manga, events, merchandise, and other parts of Japanese pop culture with fans around the world through its Facebook page, which has 19.5 million likes as of May 2017. TOM also works directly with manufacturers to provide an authentic and curated selection of merchandise to fans worldwide through its e-commerce site, the Tokyo Otaku Mode Shop. Furthermore, TOM works with independent creators within and outside of Japan to design and distribute original merchandise. To date, orders have been delivered to customers in over 130 countries and regions worldwide. Utilizing the expertise it has developed in international business, it offers services that support business expansions overseas as well as inbound business activities in Japan. TOM continues to advance its mission of “bringing happiness to the world with otaku culture” by enriching the lives of Japanese pop culture fans around the world, and also by adding new value to the global entertainment markets.

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. Corporate Site:https://corporate.otakumode.com/
Tokyo Otaku Mode Official Facebook Page: https://www.Facebook.com/tokyootakumode/
Tokyo Otaku Mode Shop: https://otakumode.com/

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