The co-developed title Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME has officially surpassed 200,000 pre-registrations worldwide, Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G. have announced.
As part of the milestone celebration, all players will receive 1,000 Dimensional Crystals upon launch a valuable in game currency. Additional characters and premium rewards will be unlocked as the pre-registration count continues to climb. The next major target is 500,000 global pre-registrations, which will unlock even more exclusive characters and bonuses for the community.
Check the pre-registration milestone progress here:
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© Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G
Pre-registration for Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is now available on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam. Join the battle and be among the first to join the Defense Force’s fight against the Kaiju.
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Based on the hit manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, Kaiju No. 8 is an anime adaptation of the ongoing manga serialized on Shonen Jump+ (published by Shueisha) since 2020. As of April 2025, the manga has over 18 million copies in circulation in Japan and has accumulated more than 700 million views on Shonen Jump+.
Kaiju No. 8 became a breakout hit during its original broadcast from April to June 2024, consistently topping daily streaming charts across major platforms in Japan. A theatrical compilation of Season 1 was released on March 28, 2025, accompanied by a special feature titled Hoshina’s Day Off. The much-anticipated Season 2 is officially set to premiere in July 2025.
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Crunchyroll describes Kaiju No. 8 as follows:
In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.
“Let’s wipe out the Kaiju together.”
Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.
He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.
At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together.
A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise.
Source: Press Release
© JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
© Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G
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