Comparing Them Directly: "Wow, They're This Different!?"

At the Miraicreate booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, an exhibit was set up allowing visitors to try out the writing experience of tablets and digital pens firsthand.

Miraicreate is a trading company specializing in highly technical products and technologies, including digital pens, industrial filters, optical acrylic sheets, and force touch sensors. Established in 2018, the company leverages its network connecting Japan and China to propose innovative products. For digital pens, they develop high-precision products that aim to replicate the sensation of "writing on paper with a pen."

What was particularly interesting this time was not just trying out a single device, but being able to compare the writing experience with other tablets directly. While it's often hard to grasp these nuances just by looking at spec sheets, drawing the same lines revealed surprisingly different levels of pen tip glide and friction against the screen.

That Slightly 'Rough' Feel: Paper-like and Satisfying

What personally left an impression on me was the writing feel that offered a slight, gritty resistance. Unlike the slick sensation of gliding across a glass surface, there was a feeling of the pen tip catching appropriately.

Miraicreate is also engaged in developing devices utilizing Wacom's EMR (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) technology, which allows digital pens to operate wirelessly and without a battery. The company has a track record of showcasing prototypes, such as a gaming mouse applying this EMR technology, at previous TGS events.

While specifications like LCD and pen resolution, and pressure sensitivity are certainly important, for daily use, "how the pen tip glides" is also a crucial factor. Comparing them directly, I was surprised by just how much difference there was in the writing experience.

Not only those who draw illustrations on tablets, but also those who frequently use handwritten notes or digital notebooks, will likely discover their preferences by trying it out. Miraicreate's booth offered an exhibit where visitors could experience the "writing feel" that cannot be understood from specs alone.

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