Gizmodo Japan ( https://www.gizmodo.jp/ operated by Mediagene Inc., a group company of TNL Mediagene TNMG), has announced that the Keychron Nape Pro (hereinafter referred to as Nape Pro), a device jointly developed with Keychron and launched as its first project, has been selected as "Best of CES 2026" by American technology media Tom's Hardware and won the "Best Mouse" award at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026, one of the world's largest technology trade shows held annually in Las Vegas, USA.

Following this positive reception from global media and buyers, it has been officially decided that Nape Pro will be officially released to the general public globally. Prior to this, we will start a second crowdfunding campaign from 9:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026, as the last opportunity to pre-order in Japan

The Nape Pro was prominently exhibited at the Keychron booth at CES 2026, attracting significant attention from visitors and industry professionals from around the world.
In the US market, where trackball manufacturers are limited, the product's innovative and compact operability surprised and generated a great response.
As a result, Tom's Hardware selected it as "Best Mouse," praising its completeness as a product that combines ease of use, design philosophy, and aesthetics.

■About the second crowdfunding campaign

Last year, the Nape Pro project garnered over 300 million yen in pledges.
The long-awaited second crowdfunding campaign will feature a new special edition keyboard, the "K6 Ultra ZMK Special Edition," a shell palm rest developed based on customer requests, and a replacement 25mm trackball specifically for the Nape Pro.
Additionally, the "Keychron Nape Pro Starter Kit," which includes the Nape Pro, K6 Ultra ZMK Special Edition, and shell palm rest, will be available, providing a more comfortable starting environment for Nape Pro users.
Additionally, a campaign will be held to give away an original Nape Pro T-shirt to the first 200 people who purchase a Keychron Nape Pro Starter Kit during this second crowdfunding campaign.

■Product Information

Product name:
①Keychron Nape Pro
②K6 Ultra ZMK Special Edition
③Shell palm rest (Palm rest and storage case for Nape Pro)
④Silicone split palm rest (tentative)
⑤Replacement 25mm trackball
Release date: February 13, 2026 (Friday) 9:00 PM to March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) 11:59 PM
Manufacturer: Keychron
Sold by: Keychron Japan Authorized Distributor Copec Japan Co., Ltd.
Sales location: Gizmart ( Scheduled to be available within CoSTORY https://costory.jp/ )
Delivery schedule: Scheduled to be delivered sequentially from June to July 2026

*This information is current as of the time of this press release and may be subject to update or change at a later date

■Keychron Nape Pro Crowdfunding Lineup

Plan 1
: Keychron Nape Pro Starter Kit (Keychron Nape Pro + K6 Ultra ZMK Special Edition + Shell Palm Rest)
Price: 31,229 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
Plan 2
: Keychron Nape Pro (Color: Black/White)
Price: 10,791 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
Plan 3
: K6 Ultra ZMK Special Edition (Color: Black/White, Layout: US/JIS)
Price: 17,523 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
Plan 4
: Shell Palm Rest (Palm Rest and Storage Case for Nape Pro) (Color: Black/White)
Price: 4,752 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
Plan 5
: Silicone Split Palm Rest (tentative) (Color: Black/White)
Price: 2,970 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
Plan 6
: Replacement 25mm Trackball (Color: Blue/Black/Purple/Yellow/White)
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included, shipping not included)

*This information is current as of the time of this press release and may be subject to update or change at a later date

■About Nape Pro

Nape Pro is a trackball device jointly developed by Gizmodo Japan Gizmodo Japan editor Koichiro Amitou, and was commercialized in collaboration with Keychron. Its
intuitive design allows you to control the cursor without taking your hands off the home position of the keyboard, providing a comfortable operating experience for keyboard enthusiasts as well as many users who use PCs for long periods of time.

About Keychron:
Keychron is a brand that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality keyboards and mice. To date, they have developed over 40 different keyboards, combining functionality, design, and customizability, and are highly regarded by keyboard enthusiasts around the world.

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