Review] "Hakaider Voice Clock" will be re-released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of "Android Kikaider"! Hakaider's overwhelming presence and powerful voice will enrich your life!

Premium Bandai has released a voice clock featuring Hakaider, the popular antagonist who appeared in the tokusatsu drama "Android Kikaider," and who is just as popular as the hero.

Android Kikaider" is a special effects drama series that was broadcast on TV in 1972 and was written by Shotaro Ishinomori, who is well known for his "Masked Rider" series. The work depicts the battle between Kikaider, created by Dr. Komyoji, and the criminal organization Dark, and the visual of Kikaider, who embodies the conflict between the heart of evil and the heart of justice, is unique among the many special effects heroes.

Hakaider, the antagonist in "Android Kikaider," is the strongest rival that Dirk has perfected by implanting Dr. Komyoji's brain in order to defeat Kikaider. The picaresque characterization and austere design based on black tones combined to make Hakaider highly popular among children at the time.

It was in 2022, the 50th anniversary year of "Android Kikaider," that Premium Bandai announced the release of a voice clock with Hakaider as its motif. A very large number of orders were received, but after the order deadline, the product will have to wait until February 2024 to be shipped.

This is because the development team was so particular about the Hakaider modeling that it was difficult to complete the product.

However, the Hakaider voice clock was finally completed. The clocks are now being shipped one by one. Akiba Research Institute's editorial staff reviewed the just-arrived "Hakaider Voice Clock! Let's take a look at the details!

Let's start with the package.

Let's start with the opening of the package.

The package is impressive, with its hard-touch depiction of Hakaider and powerful lines. It looks so cool that I want to display it!

On both sides are the "Android Kikaider" logos.

When I took the watch out of the box, I found ...... this...this is Hakaider ...... from all angles!

The contrast between the matte-textured back and the shiny Hakaider is brilliant. The finish is massive and luxurious.

The figure is quite voluminous, standing approximately 30 cm tall.

A slightly oblique upward angle. You can see that the form of the figure in the movie has been realistically reproduced. Incidentally, staff members who are still involved in the design and modeling of tokusatsu works participated in the planning of this product, and their attention to detail is well documented.

In particular, the workmanship around the brain is superb! The cords are neatly strung one by one. The cords are neatly strung one by one, showing that no effort has been spared.

Power is supplied via a USB Type-C cable. The cable is included, but no adapter is provided, so you will need to provide your own.

Time and volume control is done with the buttons on the back of the device. There are three audio volume patterns: large, medium, and small.

The tension is very strong! Hakaider speaks!

As this product is a "Hakaider voice clock," its main selling point is that Hakaider can speak.

When the time is right, such as 1:00 or 2:00, Hakaider's brain and eyes light up while ......

The clock plays a voice recorded by Shozo Iizuka, the voice actor who played Hakaider (who passed away in 2023)!

Only the author can't help but get a kick out of being stuffed by Hakaider every hour!

Of course, you can freely switch the voice on and off, so don't worry about that. As you can imagine, it would be a little scary ...... if it suddenly started talking at bedtime.

If it were to speak to me like this, I would have no choice but to wake up. ......

There are 12 voices in total, and a different line is played every hour.

Bring Hakaider into your living space!

The "Hakaider Voice Clock" has a hole to hang it on a wall hook, but it is quite heavy, so it is best to use it while it is in place.

Hakaider with a gorgeous display.

The HAKAIDA with a decorative plant creates a natural space.

It could also be used as a time keeper in a business setting. Even a meeting that can't come to a conclusion will be over in a flash if Hakaider's voice echoes through the room.

The "Hakaider Voice Clock" is sure to enrich your life, but many of you may be thinking, "But, orders are already being taken! But, orders are already over!

But, there is good news for those who are disappointed! We have decided to re-send orders at the same time as the first orders are sent out. Orders are now being accepted to rave reviews. This may be your last chance to get your hands on a "Hakaider Voice Clock! Don't miss out!