GUNNAR Optiks tokidoki Year of the Dragon glasses review: unleash your inner dragon

With GUNNAR’s tokidoki Year of the Dragon glasses, you’re going to look and feel hot while you wear them through gaming or your workday (with reduced eye strain, which is a huge plus).

Straight out of the box, you get more than just eyewear - it’s a full-on dragon-themed experience. The creator of tokidoki, Simone Legno, worked his magic on every aspect of the design process. The frame, the case, the microfiber pouch, and the cleaning cloth - each element screams tokidoki's whimsical charm mixed with dragon fierceness.

The case is adorable. Not only is it functionally fantastic with its magnetic door and adorable tokidoki logo, the red faux “dragon” scales are fun, pretty, and very well done. The carrying pouch and microfiber cloth are beautiful. If you’re a tokidoki fan, you’ll love spotting characters like SANDy, Donutella, and Strawberry Milk on the pouch. The microfiber cloth, designed by Legno himself, showcases a Japanese woman in samurai gear surrounded by an array of dragons, blending the Year of the Dragon’s essence with tokidoki’s signature style.

Tech in the specs

GUNNAR is known for its high-quality gaming and computer glasses, and this tokidoki collab doesn’t disappoint. The handmade acetate and metal frame make these glasses feel indestructible. They come in a couple of lens options: the 65 Amber lens for maximum blue-light blocking or the 35 Clear lens for a more subtle look. GUNNAR’s G-Shield lens coating has you covered when it comes to keeping your glasses clean. The lenses are resistant to scratches, fingerprints, and water, and they reduce glare. The only teeny tiny flaw is that the thin metal frame around the lens can sometimes pick up a little glare, but that’s a small price to pay for such sleek specs.

The moment you put these glasses on, you’ll feel like a majestic dragon. The cat-eye lenses, golden rim, and black browline give off a fierce yet fashionable vibe. The temples feature a reddish, koi fish-like pattern, reminiscent of the story of Longmen where a carp transforms into a dragon. It’s like wearing a piece of mythology on your face! Comfort-wise, these glasses are a dream. I've worn them for entire shifts and actually forgot to take them off for non-screen activities. They’re so light and comfy that I forgot I was even wearing them. These are perfect for long gaming sessions or marathon workdays, they reduce eye strain and keep you feeling fresh. What else could you ask for?

Final verdict: woth it

I put them on expecting to be impressed, as I have reviewed a few GUNNAR glasses before and loved every single one of them, but I was just blown away! The GUNNAR tokidoki Year of the Dragon glasses aren’t just functional - they’re a fashion statement.

These glasses look hot, make you feel hot, and are perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of dragon magic to their gaming or work setup. Whether you’re a man, woman, or anyone else, you’ll feel fierce and fabulous in these frames.