Angel Clover Launches Its First Wangan Midnight Collaboration Watches, Honoring the Devil's Z and the Blackbird

Two timepieces inspired by Akio Asakura's Devil's Z and Tatsuya Shima's Blackbird — the legendary rivals that battled for supremacy on Tokyo's nighttime Wangan expressway.

Tokyo, Japan — 8 July 2026 — Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. announces that its watch brand ANGEL CLOVER will launch its first-ever collaboration timepieces with Wangan Midnight, the legendary automotive manga by Michiharu Kusunoki. Available from 7 August 2026, the two-model series is inspired by the Devil's Z — Akio Asakura's Fairlady Z S30 — and the Blackbird — Tatsuya Shima's Porsche 911 Turbo — the two machines at the heart of the series' endless pursuit of ultimate speed on the Shuto Expressway Wangan Line.

Special feature page: https://angelclover.jp/feature/wangan/

Product Overview
The collaboration brings the world of Wangan Midnight to the wrist through two motorsport-inspired models. Each timepiece translates its namesake machine into wearable form — from coloring that evokes the cars, to sub-dials modeled on their cockpit instruments, to a case back engraved with a wheel motif. Conceived not as a simple character watch but as an expression of “the philosophy of those who race the Wangan,” the series carries the atmosphere of the manga in its every detail. Each purchase includes a bonus metal-plate keyholder depicting the character's car — a collector's item that can be attached to a bag or a set of keys.

Bringing the Legends of the Wangan to the Wrist
Wangan Midnight is not a story about speed alone; it is about obsession, aesthetics, and the way of life of those captivated by velocity. The Devil's Z — a near-scrapped S30 Fairlady Z reborn alongside Akio Asakura — and the Blackbird — Tatsuya Shima's Porsche 911 Turbo — are more than fictional cars; for many fans they are objects of pure aspiration. ANGEL CLOVER has channeled that world into two designs, each carrying the presence and character of its machine down to the smallest component.

Product Features

• Sub-dials modeled on each car's cockpit instrument cluster, evoking the tension of driving the Wangan at full throttle

• A case back engraved with a wheel-motif design and the Wangan Midnight logo

• A bold dial numeral for each model — “28,” referencing the Devil's Z legendary L28-kai engine, and “911,” referencing the Blackbird's Porsche 911 Turbo

• Crown detailing unique to each model — a “Z” emblem on the Devil's Z, and black-and-silver two-tone crown and pushers on the Blackbird

• A carefully polished, substantial triple-link stainless steel bracelet with a locking clasp

• A bonus metal-plate keyholder depicting each character's car (not for sale)

Model Details
Devil's Z Model (Akio Asakura)

“Even if it's a devil, this is the one I want — that's all there is to it.”A deep blue dial captures the Devil's Z tearing through the nighttime expressway, its expression shifting with the light for a presence that is never “just blue.” The boldly laid-out “28” signifies the legendary L28-kai engine that carried the car to extraordinary speed.

Blackbird Model (Tatsuya Shima)

“No one gets ahead of the Blackbird.”A black-based face design reflects Tatsuya Shima's quiet, relentless pursuit of top speed — the understated intensity of “what only the truly fast possess.” The boldly laid-out “911” symbolizes the Porsche 911 Turbo at the machine's core.

Technical Specifications (common to both models)

Movement: Solar-powered (Japan movement)
Case: Stainless steel
Bracelet: Stainless steel, triple-link, with locking clasp
Case back: Stainless steel, engraved with wheel motif and Wangan Midnight logo
Water resistance: 10 ATM (100 meters)
Glass: [TO CONFIRM: crystal type]
Case diameter / thickness / lug width: [TO CONFIRM]

Product Lineup

Price: JPY 36,300 (tax included) / JPY 33,000 (excluding tax) each — approx. USD 230
Available at watch retailers nationwide and the official online store.
Each model includes a special-edition box and a bonus metal-plate keyholder.
Devil's Z Model (Akio Asakura) — Ref. WM40-Z
Blackbird Model (Tatsuya Shima) — Ref. WM40-BK
Release date: 7 August 2026

About Wangan Midnight

Wangan Midnight is a landmark automotive manga by Michiharu Kusunoki, serialized from 1990 to 2008. Set on Tokyo's nighttime Shuto Expressway Wangan Line, it centers on the “Devil's Z” (a Fairlady Z S30) and the “Blackbird” (a Porsche 911 Turbo), following drivers — Akio Asakura and the man renowned as the fastest on the Wangan, Tatsuya Shima — who are consumed by the pursuit of speed. More than a racing story, it explores tuning-car culture, mechanical detail, and the philosophy and aesthetics of its drivers. Adapted into a TV anime in 2007 and into arcade games, it remains a defining work in the history of Japanese automotive manga.

About ANGEL CLOVER

ANGEL CLOVER is a fashion watch brand built on a spirit of playfulness. Developed by Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. and launched in 2009, it is known for bold, sculptural designs and has grown through collaborations with numerous fashion brands. Its watches are recognized for a premium presence and strong value that belie their accessible price point.
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