Elecom Relaunches the Iconic MAPP Mouse Designed by Masamune Shirow and Hajime Katoki with Modern Wireless Bluetooth Technology for the 2026 Ghost in the Shell Anime Premiere
The Elecom company has brought back the MAPP mouse which Masamune Shirow originally created through his design work. After twenty years since its initial release in 2002 Elecom officially introduced the MAPP mouse to the public as its newest product. The special device results from a design partnership between Masamune Shirow who created Ghost in the Shell and the designer Hajime Katoki. The project uses modern technical requirements for 2026 to update its original futuristic design from the past.
The company plans to release its product at a time when the new Ghost in the Shell anime series will start its summer 2026 broadcasting. The product maintains its original ergonomic design but all of its internal parts have been completely redesigned. Users can now connect their devices through Bluetooth to three different devices at once and they can switch between devices using a single button. The modernization of the design maintains its original function as a professional working tool and creative artistic equipment.
The system includes advanced functions which enable users to activate the quiet buttons driving their mouse operations while adjusting the precision sensor to match their needs between 3200 DPI and lower settings. The software packages for Windows and macOS systems deliver users with different customization choices for their devices. The device provides users with comfortable handling during extended operation because it weighs only 78 grams while maintaining solid construction. The button design together with the rotary encoders offers users direct tactile input experience which produces no sound like typical mechanical buttons do.
- The device uses an internal battery system which supports power management because it remains operational for 45 days after a single battery charge and users can recharge it through a contemporary USB Type C port.
- The battery has high durability specifications because it can handle 100000 charging cycles before it needs to be replaced.
- The production process limits each color variant to 3300 total units which creates major importance for this launch among collectors and technology fans who seek out exceptional hardware partnerships.
The advance order phase begins on April 6 while the product becomes available for retail purchase on May 1. The market price is expected to be approximately 85 dollars in the United States. The limited production run together with the historical importance of the Shirow and Katoki collaboration between two people will lead to quick product sell outs at major retail outlets. The upcoming product combines two design elements from the early 2000s with contemporary wireless technology.
