In the intersection of interactive storytelling and avant-garde industrial design, few creators loom as large as Hideo Kojima. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kojima Productions, the legendary gaming auteur and his iconic art director, Yoji Shinkawa, have once again joined forces with Hong Kong-based watch studio ANICORN.
The result is the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS x ANICORN – LUDENS X Watch Set Limited Edition—a cinematic piece of wristwear inspired by Ludens, the studio’s mascot, and his futuristic Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Creative Suit.
Priced at $940, this pre-order release translates the concept of an “EVA Creative Suit on the wrist” into a dark, highly technical, and tactile timekeeping artifact.
A Shinkawa-Designed Architectural Canvas
The LUDENS X makes an immediate visual statement. Encased in black 316L stainless steel, the watch features a balanced 39mm by 39mm square silhouette with a 12.7mm profile.
Four exposed corner screws anchor the case, echoing the heavy armor plating of a deep-space astronaut suit. Engraved across the bezel are the studio’s philosophical mottos: “BEYOND THE STRAND” and “INTO OUTER SPACE”.
* Case Dimensions: 39mm x 39mm x 12.7mm Thickness
* Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel with Black PVD & Exposed Screw Detail
* Dial Design: Layered Technical Interface by Yoji Shinkawa with Gold Accents
* Movement: Modified Seiko NH35-ATD Automatic (~42-Hour Reserve)
* Crystal: Sapphire Crystal with Exhibition Caseback
* Water Resistance: 50 Meters / 5 ATM
Designed directly by Yoji Shinkawa, the multi-layered dial face operates like a cockpit interface.
Beneath a sapphire glass crystal, dark technical panels are layered with gold-tone accents, exposed screws, and 10th-anniversary branding.
Sunray brushed hour and minute hands are treated with blue-emitting Super-LumiNova BGW9, ensuring high-contrast legibility against the industrial backdrop.
Modified Japanese Automatic Power
While many pop-culture collaborations settle for basic quartz engines, ANICORN equipped the LUDENS X with a modified Seiko NH35-ATD automatic movement.
Operating at a steady frequency, the self-winding mechanical caliber provides a reliable 42-hour power reserve.
“By taking design cues directly from the Ludens EVA suit and pairing them with a modified mechanical movement, Kojima and Shinkawa have created a wearable sci-fi artifact rather than a simple promotional accessory.”
An exhibition caseback reveals the internal mechanics, framed by collaboration text and individual serial numbering.
Supported by 50 meters (5 ATM) of water resistance, the watch is engineered for daily wear across urban landscapes and creative studios alike.
The Complete 10th Anniversary Box Set
What elevates the LUDENS X from a standalone timepiece to a true collector’s release is the comprehensive box set packaging.
Every timepiece arrives with two quick-change wearing options: a black 316L stainless steel bracelet featuring suit-inspired buckle hardware, and a carbon fiber pattern leather strap for a lighter aesthetic on the wrist.
| Feature Highlight | Technical Specification |
| Retail Price | $940 USD (Free Worldwide Shipping & Duties Included) |
| Movement Type | Modified NH35-ATD Mechanical Automatic |
| Included Accessory | Exclusive Black Cuff Bracelet with Gold Engravings |
| Collector Card | Individually Numbered Metal Print Warranty Card in Display Case |
Also included exclusively within the set is the LUDENS X Black Cuff Bracelet—finished in black with gold-tone technical caution text and Kojima Productions iconography—alongside an individually numbered Metal Print Warranty Card housed inside its own sealed display case.
Available via a limited-time pre-order for $940, the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS x ANICORN – LUDENS X Watch Set is a triumph of narrative-driven design, offering Kojima fans and horological enthusiasts a physical bridge between play, time, and space.
