Everything is just beginning, Razer is back in business — the gaming hardware giant has rolled out the announcement of a collaboration with the cult anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion”. By the way, a post has already appeared on social networks promising the imminent appearance of the Evangelion Eva Unit-02 line.
Japanese classics in the genre of sci-fi action, which thundered back in 1995-1996, still remain a powerful cultural phenomenon. The publisher has not revealed all the cards yet, but fans, apparently, are already preparing wallets for themed mice and keyboards — in fact, this is a logical continuation of the brand’s strategy.
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Razer’s Expansion into Global Esports 2026
In general, Razer accelerated in earnest in 2025, capturing more and more space on the professional stage. They are, in fact, everywhere — from new devices to contracts with top clubs. By the way, the company has entered into a long-term partnership with North Americans from 100 Thieves, which in itself is serious.
Sentinels also organized a project — they released the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro headset in the team’s corporate colors.
The beginning of 2026 turned out to be a hot one — at CES 2026, the corporation introduced AI technologies. One of the new products is Project Ava AI Companion, which, in theory, should analyze gameplay directly in real time. In addition, Razer entered French esports through a partnership with Karmine Corp. — now their logo is emblazoned on the jersey of the LEC League squad.
RAZER X EVANGELION VERIFICATION GUIDE
Admittedly, the announcement of Razer’s collaboration with the legendary anime Evangelion, which was rolled out on January 8, 2026, has already driven fans crazy. The EVA Unit-02 collection, apparently, will become a tasty morsel for scammers, so Wildberries and AliExpress will soon be flooded with cheap garbage — in fact, it’s worth being on the lookout.
How to check the original Razer x Evangelion for authenticity
To be honest, the only way to avoid wasting money is to check the serial number, which consists of 15 characters. The real sticker on the box, by the way, always comes with a separate sticker, and is not printed directly on the cardboard. Enter the code on mysupport.razer.com and everything will become clear immediately. On devices like mice, the number is often hidden under the legs, and there the font should be perfectly clear, not blurred, as is the case with fakes.
Differences in the original packaging of the EVA Unit 02 series
It is worth considering that the box of the original EVA-02 series is a work of art with a purple—orange gradient and a holographic logo. Fakes, in general, love to stuff extra hieroglyphs or strange icons that Razer would never approve. The packaging plastic should be dense, not flimsy — this is, in fact, the quality standard for such releases.
Technical parameters and build quality of Razer EVA
In fact, tactile sensations solve everything — plastic must be smooth, without a single burr. Razer’s RGB backlight shines smoothly, while fakes often “strip” or produce spots of light. In addition, the weight of the device is a critical factor, because a fake DeathAdder is usually 30 grams lighter than the original due to the empty insides.
It seems that the most reliable test is Razer Synapse.
The software will detect the original hardware instantly, but the Chinese replica will remain hanging as an “unknown device”. It’s strange that someone still hopes to cheat the system, but the seams and backlash of the buttons always betray the handicraft — Razer’s click is as clear as a shot.
Where to buy original Razer devices in Russia
It is worth buying only from those who are registered in the RazerStore — this is the base. In the CIS, it is better to look towards large networks like DNS or M.The video where the sellers are verified. Avoid AliExpress, even if they promise “mountains of gold”, because registration on the official website for a guarantee is a final that a fake will never pass.
In general, prices for peripherals start at $100. Everything that is cheaper is, apparently, garbage. By the way, it’s better to follow the new announcements in X on the official @RazerJP account so as not to miss important details.
Everything is very meaningful — either you take the original and enjoy EVA-02, or you feed the scammers. Our strategy is only top-level.
The impact of anime collaborations on the gaming hardware market
It is worth considering that the interbreeding of anime and esports is already the norm, not exotic. Worlds are intersecting more and more often. To be honest, the year 2025 was significant: the same Team Liquid released a collection based on Bleach. Plus, PUBG Mobile is constantly playing events like Attack on Titan — the developers from KRAFTON know what to push.
Razer had previously worked with Pokémon and done special projects on Counter-Strike 2. Apparently, the collaboration with Evangelion is just the tip of the iceberg in their plan for total market dominance.
Everything is clear in its meaning — the brand does not just sell plastic, but builds an entire ecosystem around pop culture. It seems that such aggressive expansion is the only way to survive in the current realities.
