{"rewrite":{"id":"r_f2877c9efbcf6e309e0c3cd9","clusterId":"c_97db05f87fb2a115eba98d39","slug":"fractal-design-announces-refine-2-gaming-chair-series-with-nordic-design","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Fractal Design Announces Refine 2 Gaming Chair Series With Nordic Design","summary":"Ask Corporation announced the Refine 2 series of gaming chairs from Fractal Design. The lineup includes six models across three types: Mesh, Fabric, and Hybrid. The chairs feature glass fiber reinforced PP/PA frames, cold-cure foam cushions, recline up to 130 degrees, 4D armrests, and hubless casters. They support a maximum load capacity of 135 kg.","whyItMatters":"Fractal Design, known for PC cases, is expanding into gaming chairs with a Nordic-designed Refine 2 series that offers three material types and two color options at a uniform price point.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eAsk Corporation has announced the Refine 2 series of gaming chairs from Fractal Design, a company known for PC cases and accessories. The series applies a Nordic design approach to seating, with a frame made of PP/PA reinforced with glass fiber and cold-cure foam cushions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chairs support recline up to 130 degrees and include a synchro-tilt mechanism, 4D armrests adjustable in four directions, and 6.5 cm hubless casters with soft PU material for quiet movement. A class 4 gas cylinder provides adjustment and durability, with a maximum load capacity of 135 kg.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine 2 Fabric Dark\u003c/strong\u003e: Fabric surface, Dark color, around 113,200 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine 2 Fabric Light\u003c/strong\u003e: Fabric surface, Light color, around 113,200 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine 2 Mesh Dark\u003c/strong\u003e: Nylon-reinforced mesh surface, Dark color, around 113,200 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine 2 Mesh Light\u003c/strong\u003e: Nylon-reinforced mesh surface, Light color, around 113,200 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine 2 Hybrid Dark\u003c/strong\u003e: Fabric and nylon-reinforced mesh surface, Dark color, around 113,200 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine 2 Hybrid Light\u003c/strong\u003e: Fabric and nylon-reinforced mesh surface, Light color, around 113,200 yen\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Fractal Design's Refine 2 gaming chair series is out now in Japan. Six models, three surface types, 130 degree recline, 135 kg load capacity. Around 113,200 yen each.","twitterPost":"Fractal Design's Refine 2 gaming chair series launches today in Japan. Mesh, Fabric, and Hybrid types, Dark and Light colors, 130 degree recline, 135 kg capacity. Around 113,200 yen.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Ask Corporation has launched the Fractal Design Refine 2 gaming chair series in Japan. The six-model lineup spans Mesh, Fabric, and Hybrid surface types with a Nordic design, 130 degree recline, and 135 kg load capacity.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/431/4431947/?rss\",\"title\":\"Fractal Design Announces Gaming Chair \\\"Refine 2\\\" Series with Ergonomics and Nordic Design\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4808,"outputTokens":777,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1788407247,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T03:37:49.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-09-03T03:42:22.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-03T03:42:22.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_97db05f87fb2a115eba98d39","canonicalTitle":"Fractal Design社製、エルゴノミクスと北欧デザインを取り入れたゲーミングチェア「Refine 2」シリーズを発表","representativeArticleId":"a_f3593fc2e185b047e7c64f06","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Refine 2\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"other\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-09-03T01:25:27.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-09-03T01:25:27.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-03T03:42:23.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/431/4431947/?rss","title":"Fractal Design社製、エルゴノミクスと北欧デザインを取り入れたゲーミングチェア「Refine 2」シリーズを発表"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Refine 2"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"other","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}