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Tech Savvy Yu-Gi-Oh! Fans Drive Demand for Yu-Gi-Oh! Inspired Computer Keyboards, Computer Accessories

TECH SAVVY Yu-Gi-Oh! FANS DRIVE DEMAND FOR Yu-Gi-Oh! INSPIRED COMPUTER KEYBOARDS AND COMPUTER ACCESSORIES

Eminent Crafts Set to Deliver Keycap Range

NEW YORK, NY April 24, 2024 -– Following up on last November's initial launch of Yu-Gi-Oh! inspired limited edition computer keyboards, selling out in 11 minutes, Konami Cross Media NY, Inc.'s Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Jennifer Coleman has confirmed a second phase of tech savvy computer accessories developed in partnership with Eminent Crafts.

Yu-Gi-Oh! fans surprised us all with the strong response to HiGround's Yu-Gi-Oh! inspired keyboards. The first round of Yu-Gi-Oh! keyboards and computer accessories literally sold out within minutes of the official product launch, opening the door to more promising licensing partnerships offering an entirely new product segment for our fans.” Coleman added, “To further capitalize on innovative tech products that bring Yu-Gi-Oh! characters to an expanding audience, we are also partnering with Eminent Crafts, who will be introducing hand crafted 3D resin and PVC keycaps featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! characters and artisan-created diorama lamps for our fans in the United States, Canada and Europe.”

Eminent Crafts' Gordon Pai said, “We're very excited to be partnering with Konami Cross Media NY in bringing our beautifully designed three-dimensional Yu-Gi-Oh! keycaps to fans in the near future, as well as an array of unique and innovative Yu-Gi-Oh! inspired diorama lamps.”

About Eminent Crafts
Eminent Crafts create artisan keycaps that add personality and style to computer keyboards. The keyboard market has seen rapid growth driving demand for innovative products, especially in the licensed anime and video game markets. With a love of all things pop culture, Eminent Crafts is growing its business, focusing on anime by creating fan-favorite three-dimensional character keycaps. The company also creates desk accessories, such as lamp dioramas, allowing fans to fully maximize their love of IPs where they work and game.

About Yu-Gi-Oh!:
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a true global phenomenon and perennial fan favorite. Ready to celebrate 25 years of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game and amassing a fervent following, the brand continues to flourish with each new series and expansion. To date, fans have engaged by reading the Manga, watching more than 1,000 Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime episodes across eight series and downloading Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS or Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL. Fans have also supported the brand at the box office, retail and they have played with and purchased over 25 billion units of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME! The future is bright for this Anime franchise with a robust slate of new content, games and merchandise planned for release that will continue to engage and entertain audiences globally.

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