My time with Razer’s Kitty headsets has taken me through a few different interpretations of the same idea: giving gaming gear a little more personality. I previously covered the Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and now I’ve been using the Kraken Kitty V2 BT Pompompurin Edition during my gaming sessions.

This version brings Sanrio’s Pompompurin into the lineup, trading the familiar cat-ear silhouette for the character’s own recognizable look. It’s a Bluetooth headset priced at $139.99, with a design that puts as much emphasis on what you’re wearing as what you’re playing.

Design and Personality

I have a soft spot for this side of Razer. There’s something enjoyable about a company taking a headset and letting it become part of someone’s personal style. Pompompurin fits that approach beautifully. The character-inspired ears give this edition its own identity, and I appreciate that the collaboration changes the silhouette rather than relying entirely on branding across the earcups. For me, it feels closer to wearing a decorative headpiece, almost like a laurel, with the headset built into that presentation. That’s a big part of its charm. I can appreciate something that looks playful on camera or complements a particular setup without needing it to resemble tournament equipment. My enthusiasm for the Kitty family has always come from that willingness to have fun with the hardware.

The integrated microphones also suit the design. There’s no boom microphone extending across your face, which keeps the character styling unobstructed. It makes sense for a headset positioned around everyday Bluetooth use and personal expression.

Specifications

Everyday Use and Gaming

The Bluetooth approach gives this model a different role from the Kitty V3 Pro I covered previously. The Pro offers a dedicated 2.4GHz wireless connection alongside Bluetooth and USB. Here, Bluetooth is the connection you’re buying into. I see the appeal for someone who wants a recognizable headset for a compatible phone or computer without adding a wireless receiver to the setup.

Razer includes Gaming Mode to reduce wireless latency, while the TriForce 40mm drivers handle the audio. Those are useful features to have beneath the character styling, although Gaming Mode shouldn’t be confused with the Pro’s dedicated wireless system. Choosing between these models comes down partly to whether you want that broader connectivity or prefer the simpler Bluetooth arrangement.

The built-in beamforming microphones use noise suppression to help isolate speech. I appreciate the practicality of keeping everything inside the earcups, particularly on a design like this. The microphone arrangement supports the headset’s casual, wearable character without adding another piece to position in front of your mouth.

Comfort Over Longer Sessions

My main drawback showed up during longer gaming sessions: ear fatigue. The headset’s fit and overall design became less comfortable for me as those sessions stretched on. That matters because a headset can look fantastic and still become something you want to take off before you’re finished playing.

It also reinforces how I view this particular edition. I enjoy it more as a wearable accessory that I can game with than as my first choice for an extended night at the desk. The decorative headpiece comparison really applies here. I like having it on for the presentation, but I want a long-session headset to fade into the background once I’m focused on the game. This one didn’t consistently do that for me.

I would love to see Razer preserve this personality while refining the fit for longer use. There’s no need to tone down the design. Giving my ears a little more relief would make it easier to enjoy that design for as long as I want.

REVIEW SCORE: 8/10

The Kraken Kitty V2 BT Pompompurin Edition is a great example of why I continue to enjoy this headset family. It has a clear personality, and the collaboration gives it an appeal that a conventional gaming headset won’t replicate. At $139.99, that character design needs to be something you actively want. It’s a meaningful part of what you’re paying for.

The ear fatigue keeps it from being my preferred option for marathon sessions, but it doesn’t erase what I like about it. For someone who wants a playful Bluetooth headset and treats their gear as part of their personal style, there’s plenty to appreciate here. I’d happily keep this kind of creativity in my setup. I just want the next version to be as easy to wear for hours as it is to enjoy looking at.

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