The SEGA x Buffer Collab Brings ‘Zaxxon’ and ‘Shinobi’ Into Tetsu Nishiyama's World
Buffer, a brand founded by Tetsu Nishiyama, has launched a collaboration with SEGA featuring classic arcade games Zaxxon and Shinobi. The collection includes a variety of apparel and accessories, with new artwork by illustrator Shuntaro Takeuchi. Set to release on May 23, this collaboration reflects Nishiyama's shift towards a more playful and culturally referential style compared to his previous work with WTAPS.
- ▪The collaboration features items themed around the games Zaxxon and Shinobi.
- ▪New artwork for the collection has been commissioned from illustrator Shuntaro Takeuchi.
- ▪The collection will be available for purchase starting May 23.
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1 of 6 Buffer 2 of 6 Buffer 3 of 6 Buffer 4 of 6 Buffer 5 of 6 Buffer 6 of 6 Buffer Fashion 19 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Buffer, the new brand launched by WTAPS founder Tetsu Nishiyama, collaborates with SEGA on a collection themed around two classic arcade titles: the 1982 shooter Zaxxon and the 1987 ninja action game Shinobi The collection spans T-shirts, a 6-panel cap, socks, a poster, stickers, pins, and a button badge, with new Shinobi artwork commissioned from illustrator Shuntaro Takeuchi All items release May 23 Buffer, the brand Tetsu Nishiyama has been building in the years since WTAPS, has released a collaboration with SEGA built around two arcade titles from the early years of the Japanese gaming industry.
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