Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME has officially surpassed 500,000 global pre-registrations. As part of the ongoing pre-registration campaign, all players will receive the four-star character “[Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro” at launch. The next milestone of 850,000 pre-registrations will unlock an additional reward, “[Blade Specialist] Soshiro Hoshina.”
Coinciding with this milestone, a new character trailer for Gen Narumi, captain of the Defense Force’s First Division, has been released. The PV highlights Narumi’s gameplay, while a new illustration of the character has also been revealed.
The game was recently previewed during Anime Expo 2025, where visitors were able to play an early demo. The demo featured the game’s turn-based battle system and cinematic visuals, offering players an early look at how the world of Kaiju No. 8 is adapted. The event booth included activities such as custom JDF-style ID card creation and promotional displays. The game previously confirmed original content, including new characters and story.
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is co-developed by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G. The title is described as a cinematic, turn-based battle RPG that includes both familiar characters from the manga and anime as well as original storylines created for the game. It is planned for release later in 2025.
The Kaiju No. 8 manga has over 18 million copies printed and distributed in Japan, including digital editions, over a total of 15 volumes. The manga ended a few days ago with Chapter 129. Its anime adaptation premiered in 2024 and has since grown in international popularity, with the second season beginning on July 19, 2025.
Source: Press Release, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Official Website
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