| Price | Akekon Dojo |
| Release | Circa May 2026 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Dimensions | 11.0″ x 11.0″ x 3.1″ |
| Weight | 3.97 lbs |
Introduction
Fry the opposing character with the Furaipan by Akekon Dojo! Furaipan means frying pan in Jinglish (Japanese English). That said, this controller comes in DIY, pro, and entry-level models. Move on to the unboxing section, and we’ll dive further into these models.
Unboxing
The Furaipan’s DIY model comes with:
- Case and circuit board (mounter set)
- USB mounter
- OLED screen
- Removable handle
- Remote control for LEDs
- Couple of 12 mm function buttons
Meanwhile, the main difference between the Furaipan’s pro and entry-level models is that the pro model has Sanwa parts, whereas the entry-level model has original parts. Both of these models have LED remotes, but the CR2025 battery is sold separately.
Performance
Akekon Dojo lets you choose from a lever or leverless Furaipan. The leverless edition has 15 main buttons, and the lever edition has 11 of them. The pro model has Sanwa OBSC buttons, and the joystick is the Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT-SK.
Both of those Sanwa button and joystick models are durable & responsive. Specifically, the buttons trigger fast, whereas the joystick is clicky and moves around in uniform motions.
That aside, let’s focus on the Furaipan’s leverless edition—since this format has been rising in popularity. This controller mostly has 24 mm main buttons, and the jump button is bigger to press more easily with either thumb’s side.
You can also find a couple of 12 mm function buttons on the Furaipan’s top panel for start and home. You might also like the top panel’s OLED screen that shows:
- Turbo speed
- Input mode
- Directional mode
- SOCD cleaning mode
- Live animation of button presses
Hardware
The Furaipan is essentially an aluminum alloy pan. Despite its size, its weight is still moderate. Not just that, you can also carry it by its removable right handle. At the bottom, the controller has four feet for stability.
Moving on, the Furaipan’s top panel is secured with magnets and ball catches for easy internal access. If you ever find yourself inside the controller, you’ll likely notice the low latency Raspberry Pi Pico (H) chip that runs on the open source GP2040 firmware, which we love. By the way, the USB-C passthrough is on the controller’s left side.
Appearance
The Furaipan is a black circular pan with black main buttons. However, it does have silver function buttons, silver edges, a silver passthrough, and a silver bottom. On the other hand, the handle is brown.
Just note that—since the Furaipan involves 3D printing—your unit may arrive a little scratched. On the bright side, the controller does have button LEDs, including colors like blue and green.
Conclusion
Put simply, the Furaipan is a collector’s item and attention grabber. Yet, you can still use it to level up to grandmaster rank online! If you don’t live in Japan, you can still order this special controller through a proxy service.
- 15 or 11 Sanwa buttons
- DIY or preassembled
- Lever or leverless
- Low latency chip
- OLED screen
- LED remote
- Four feet
- Moderate weight
- Magnetic opening
- Removable handle
- Aluminum alloy pan
- Possible blemishes
- Battery sold separately