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What Is the GARRACK EVANGELION Raden Watch Collection?

GARRACK is a Japanese character-collaboration watch brand distributed by Ueni Trading. Their speciality is pairing popular IP with traditional Japanese crafts — and for Evangelion they have gone with raden (螺鈿), the ancient technique of inlaying iridescent abalone shell onto lacquerwork.

Each dial is hand-finished by a fourth-generation raden artisan in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture — one of Japan’s most respected lacquerware regions. Because natural shell is used and every piece is applied by hand, no two watches are identical. The iridescent surface shifts colour with the angle of light, so the watch is never quite the same twice in different lighting.

Three EVANGELION Units, Three Distinct Dials

The collection covers the three lead Evangelion units, each with its unit designation at a unique index position on the dial:

Unit-01 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-1) — ¥77,000 tax-included (approx. SGD 640)

Unit-02 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-2) — ¥79,200 tax-included (approx. SGD 660)

Unit-00 (Ref. SMS-EVA-41-0) — ¥79,200 tax-included (approx. SGD 660)

The Unit-01 numeral sits at the 1 o’clock position, Unit-02 at 2 o’clock, and Unit-00 at 12 o’clock. A.T. Field-inspired indices run around each dial, and the see-through case back carries the NERV emblem — a detail that lands especially well in person.

GARRACK EVANGELION Unit-01 raden watch close-up showing handcrafted mother-of-pearl dial

Image courtesy of GARRACK / Ueni Trading

How to Pre-Order from Singapore

GARRACK’s official feature page at WorldWideWatch.jp ships internationally, so Singapore fans can order direct and pay in Japanese yen. Pre-orders open 12 June 2026 and the watches officially go on sale 26 June 2026 (Friday). The collection is also available via the Evangelion Store, Rakuten, and Yahoo Shopping Japan if you prefer a proxy-shopping route.

SGD prices above are approximate at the time of writing — check a currency converter before you order.

Last Words

This is the kind of collab you won’t find at any local counter — a Japan-craft collector watch tied to a franchise that still hits hard here. Evangelion is in its 30th-anniversary year, and appetite for quality EVA merchandise among Singapore fans has never been higher. If you have been hunting for an EVA piece that doubles as a proper automatic watch, this is a strong contender. Pre-orders open in two days — bookmark the page now and check our merch coverage for more picks worth your wallet.

If you know muque from the ONE PIECE Egghead Arc, here’s your cue to grab a calendar: the Fukuoka-based indie band is bringing its GLHF world tour to Victoria Theatre on 13 June 2026 — their first ever solo show in Singapore.

Who Is muque?

muque is an indie band from Fukuoka, Japan, formed in May 2022. The name blends the French word musique and the Japanese word muku (meaning purity), reflecting the band’s intent to make music entirely on their own terms. Their sound sits at the intersection of contemporary production and melody lines with a distinctly Japanese sensibility — drawing from American, British, and Asian musical traditions without sounding like any one of them.

In a relatively short career they’ve built a devoted following across Japan, driven largely by word of mouth and the kind of infectious songwriting that travels well. Singapore fans may know them best through anime, but their catalogue goes much deeper than any single tie-in.

muque band photo 2026 — Image courtesy of muque

How ONE PIECE Put muque on the Map in SEA

muque’s breakthrough moment in Southeast Asia came in April 2025, when their track “The 1” was chosen as the ending theme for the ONE PIECE Egghead Arc — their first anime theme, and arguably one of the most high-profile placement a new Japanese band can earn. The track layers emotional chord progressions over a drum-and-bass inspired beat, written around the theme of inner strength. It went on to become one of the most Shazam’d ONE PIECE endings in years, and introduced the band to an audience well beyond their Japan fanbase.

“The 1” is now part of their second full album, GLHF — and yes, that stands for Good Luck Have Fun, the gaming sign-off that’s become universal shorthand for fair play and good vibes. The album title is a neat fit for a band whose music often lands in gaming streams and gaming community playlists.

Singapore Show Details

The Singapore stop is part of muque’s Asia leg following Japan tour dates, taking in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Seoul. Victoria Theatre is a fitting venue — intimate enough to keep the energy tight, and centrally located at 9 Empress Place.

Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Venue: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place, Singapore 179556
Doors open: 6:30pm | Show starts: 7:00pm
Tickets: S$88 (Cat 3) / S$108 (Cat 2) / S$138 (Cat 1) / S$188 (VIP — includes post-show photo session and signed poster)
Ticketing: via Ticketmaster Singapore (link at muque.sozolive.asia)

Ticket sales opened on 6 April 2026. Check availability via the link above — some categories may still have seats.

What This Means for Singapore Gamers and Anime Fans

For anyone who had “The 1” on repeat while watching the Egghead Arc, this is the chance to hear it live. muque’s music resonates with the same community that attends events like AFA Singapore — fans who sit comfortably across gaming, anime, and Japanese pop culture. Victoria Theatre holds a few hundred seats, and with this being their Singapore debut, the room is going to feel personal in all the right ways. If you’re on the fence, the setlist will almost certainly include “The 1”, material from the GLHF album, and songs from their earlier catalogue. Check out more upcoming Singapore events on GameTrader.SG while you wait for June 13.

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