Kikoru Shinomiya Joins Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME as Playable Santa Character

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME has announced that ★5 [Full-Power Christmas] Kikoru Shinomiya in her Santa outfit will become a playable character just in time for the holidays! Featured in Main Story Chapter 6, she is a Defender who excels in healing and boosting her team’s damage.

In addition, the next Raid Battle against Kaiju No. 10 (Giant Form) will start on December 22 (JST, UTC+9).

Pickup Character Trailer: Kikoru Shinomiya [Full-Power Christmas]:

[Full-Power Christmas] Kikoru Shinomiya Character Art:

[Full-Power Christmas] Kikoru Shinomiya:

Kikoru in a Santa suit makes an appearance in the recently released Main Story Chapter 6. Unlike the highly motivated Gen Narumi, Kikoru is reluctant to participate in the Christmas event. Her unusual behavior seems to be deeply rooted in a memory tied to Christmas. Be sure to check Main Story Chapter 6 to discover the memory she holds close to her heart.

This version of Kikoru is a Defender specializing entirely in protecting allies, setting her apart from previous versions of her character in THE GAME. With her Combat Skills and Ultimate Skill, she can provide support such as HP recovery for allies, buff application, and debuff removal.

Furthermore, by acquiring an additional passive skill through leveling up, she gains the ability to revive a single fallen ally. This allows her to support the squad with an even stronger defense.

Raid Battle: Kaiju No. 10 (Giant Form):

Raid Battle: Kaiju No. 10 (Giant Form) is live. Join forces with players worldwide to take down this massive Kaiju. Complete Raid Battle Missions to earn exclusive rewards and level up your game!”

Key Visual:

Based on the popular manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, currently serialized on Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha) since 2020, the anime Kaiju No. 8 portrays intense battles between the Japan Defense Force, tasked with eliminating Kaiju, and the monstrous creatures that routinely threaten human lives. The original manga has surpassed 18 million copies in circulation (including digital editions), and the series has accumulated over 700 million views on Shonen Jump+ as of April 2025.

The anime aired from April to June 2024 and quickly gained massive popularity, reaching No. 1 on domestic daily rankings across major streaming platforms in Japan. A theatrical compilation of Season 1, including the side story Hoshina’s Day Off, premiered in Japan on March 28, 2025. Generating excitement since then, Season 2 has been airing every Saturday at 11:00 p.m. on TV Tokyo and is streamed worldwide on Crunchyroll and in real time via the official X account, drawing strong global reactions.

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME – STORY:
Mysterious gates known as the Kaiju Dimensional Gates have suddenly appeared due to the actions of a certain Kaiju. In this new Kaiju No. 8 world, where Kaiju with unknown powers appear not only in Japan but across the globe, Identified Kaiju that were once thought to be defeated now confront the Defense Force by passing through these Kaiju Dimensional Gates.

On top of that, unknown Kaiju possessing special abilities—and seemingly responsible for the creation of these Kaiju Dimensional Gates—continue to cross over the boundary between dimensions to launch their attacks. Their appearance has led to a series of battles against colossal Kaiju.

Source: Press Release

© JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
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