Suit Up for Battle in KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME! Global Pre-Registration Starts on April 25th, 2025! Kickoff Trailer and Gameplay Details Revealed
Akatsuki Games Inc. (Head Office: Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Yuki Totsuka; wholly-owned subsidiary of Akatsuki Inc.), TOHO CO., LTD. (Head Office: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka), and Production I.G, Inc. (Head Office: Musashino, Tokyo; President and CEO: George Wada) is pleased to announce that the pre-registration for the co-produced project KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME has begun it’s global pre-registration on Friday, April 25th, 2025.
Adapted from the hit manga-turned-anime Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME is a brand-new Kaiju-Slaying Battle RPG on smartphone and PC developed by Akatsuki Games, with TOHO and Production I.G. supporting the planning and production.
With over 18 million copies in circulation in Japan and a worldwide fanbase, Kaiju No. 8 is one of the most acclaimed series in recent years.
The upcoming KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME brings its massive scale and intensity to life, letting players experience exhilarating attacks with intuitive controls as they battle towering Kaiju in fast-paced, cinematic combat that stays true to the heart-pounding action of the original story.
The global pre-registration for KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME is now live (excluding Mainland China), alongside the release of the full trailer and key game details.
Kickoff Trailer: https://youtu.be/FICI97NVoTw
Offering a fresh spin on turn-based combat, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME lets players crush colossal Kaiju with a game-changing blow in this Kaiju-Slaying Battle RPG. The game pairs accessible gameplay with high-impact visuals, cinematic Ultimate Moves, and high-fidelity models of titanic Kaiju that bring the world of Kaiju No. 8 vividly to life. In addition to exploring Kafka Hibino’s story, the game features an all-new original storyline, expanding the lore and deepening the universe for fans.
*GAME IN DEVELOPMENT; SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Kaiju No. 8 Anime x Game Special Broadcast premiered today with the first full trailer and gameplay details. The broadcast spotlighted iconic characters from the elite Defense Force: Kafka Hibino, Mina Ashiro, Reno Ichikawa, Kikoru Shinomiya, Soshiro Hoshina, and Isao Shinomiya, teaming up to protect Japan from calamitous Kaiju.
Special Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/PVLulQ4sQzI
*The broadcast is available in Japanese only. English subtitles will be updated within a few days
■ About KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME
・Title: KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME
・Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games Inc. / TOHO CO., LTD. / Production I.G
・Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc.
・Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G
・Publisher: Akatsuki Games Inc.
・Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G
・Platforms: iOS / Android / Steam®️
・Price: Free-to-play (in-game purchases available)
・Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French
・Copyright:
© JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
© Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G
・Official Game Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/en
・Official Game X: https://x.com/kj8_TheGame_EN
・Official Game YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kj8-TheGame-EN
・iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839
・Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.aktsk.games.kaiju_no8_the_game
・Steam®️: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3393070
■ About Anime Kaiju No. 8
Based on the popular manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, currently serialized on Shonen Jump+ (published by Shueisha) since 2020, Anime Kaiju No. 8 tells the story of the Japan Defense Force, an elite unit tasked with protecting civilians by eliminating the monstrous Kaiju that threaten daily life. The original manga has surpassed 18 million copies in circulation in Japan, with over 700 million total views on Shonen Jump+ as of April 2025.
The anime, which aired from April to June 2024, achieved tremendous popularity—ranking No. 1 on daily streaming charts across major platforms in Japan. A compilation of Anime Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 was released in theaters alongside the special feature Hoshina’s Day Off on March 28, 2025. The highly anticipated Season 2 is officially slated to air in July 2025.
Official Anime Website: https://kaiju-no8.net/en/
Official Anime X: https://x.com/KaijuNo8_O_EN
■ Company: Akatsuki Games Inc.
It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and “why” into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.
In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.
| URL | https://games.aktsk.jp/en/ |
| Established | December 2021 |
| Representative | CEO/President: Yuki Totsuka |
| Location | Oak Meguro 8th floor, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Type of Business | Game Business |
To refer to or reuse any of our content or graphics, please include the copyright notice:
© JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
© Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G
■ Contacts
For media inquiries, please contact:
Akatsuki Games Inc.
Attn: Nozawa
games_pr@aktsk.jp
