The monster-slaying action of Kaiju No. 8 continues to make waves as the upcoming RPG KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME surpasses 200,000 pre-registrations worldwide, just one month after sign-ups opened on April 25, 2025. Developed by Akatsuki Games in collaboration with TOHO and Production I.G., this Kaiju-Slaying Battle RPG brings the intense energy of the manga and anime series to mobile and PC platforms.

Excitement surrounding the game is further fueled by the upcoming Season 2 of the anime, set to premiere in July 2025, suggesting a growing global momentum for the franchise. The official announcement of the game was accompanied by a dynamic trailer and a special "Anime x Game" broadcast showcasing in-game footage and development insights.

Based on the best-selling manga by Naoya Matsumoto, Kaiju No. 8 has over 18 million copies in circulation and a rapidly growing international fanbase. The game adaptation faithfully recreates the series’ thrilling combat, allowing players to join the elite Japan Defense Force in cinematic, turn-based battles against massive Kaiju. In addition to the main storyline, players will experience an exclusive original arc developed specifically for the game.

The trailer introduces beloved characters like Kafka Hibino, Mina Ashiro, Reno Ichikawa, Kikoru Shinomiya, and Soshiro Hoshina. Players can pre-register via the App Store, Google Play, or Steam to receive exclusive milestone-based rewards—including the ★4 playable character [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro.

The Kaiju No. 8 anime premiered in 2024 and quickly became a streaming hit in Japan. A theatrical compilation of Season 1, alongside the special Hoshina’s Day Off, screened in March 2025. With Season 2 just around the corner in July 2025, anticipation is building across multiple media fronts.

With globally accessible systems and high-stakes, visually rich battles, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME aims to unite fans worldwide. Whether you're joining the Defense Force for the first time or returning for more Kaiju-blasting action, now is the time to enlist.

Game Details

Title: KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME
Platforms: iOS, Android (Google Play), Steam
Price: Free-to-play (with optional in-game purchases)
Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French
Developers/Publishers: Akatsuki Games, TOHO, Production I.G
Official Site: https://kj8-thegame.com
Official YouTube Trailer: Watch here
Special Broadcast: Watch here

About Kaiju No.8

Kaiju No. 8, serialized in the manga app "Shonen Jump+" since July 3, 2020, is set in a world where disasters (kaiju) relentlessly invade daily life. The story centers on Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old who cleans up kaiju corpses for the Defense Force while dreaming of becoming a defense force officer. His life changes when his body is transformed into a kaiju by a mysterious creature, earning him the code name "Kaiju No. 8" from the Japan Defense Force.

Right after the first chapter was published, the manga received over 3,200 comments in one day, trending on Twitter (now X). Each new release breaks records for circulation and views on "Shonen Jump+," making it one of the platform's flagship series with over 2 million views per chapter.


In 2021, it won first place in the "Web Manga Category" of the "Next Manga Awards 2021." It also topped the "First Volume Sales Ranking" by Japan Publishing and Distribution Co., Ltd. (Nippan), ranked sixth in the "Manga Awards 2021," and took second place in the "5th TSUTAYA Comic Awards." The manga has exceeded 14 million copies in circulation.

Source : KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Official X