[KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME] Game-Original Character, Sagan Shinomiya [Dimensionally Distorted Destiny] & Main Story Chapter 3 Now Available!
Akatsuki Games Inc. (Head Office: Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Yuki Totsuka; wholly-owned subsidiary of Akatsuki Inc.) is pleased to announce that Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games 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), has released the game-original character, Sagan Shinomiya [Dimensionally Distorted Destiny], and the Main Story Chapter 3.
The game-original character, Sagan Shinomiya is joining the roster as a playable character in Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME! Revealed this past June as Kikoru Shinomiya’s non-blood related older sister, she is a key character who drives the game’s original story. Watch her protect her allies with a massive shield!
■ KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME – Pickup Character Trailer: Sagan Shinomiya [Dimensionally Distorted Destiny]
https://youtu.be/plIyuosHT84
■ [Dimensionally Distorted Destiny] Sagan Shinomiya Character Art
■ Newly Featured ★5 Character
[Dimensionally Distorted Destiny] Sagan Shinomiya
■ Newly Featured ★5 Weapon
SH-Iuggnil
*For details on the characters and weapons, please refer to Gacha > Pickup Details in the in-game announcement.
*The character and weapon listed above are available for a limited time in this gacha. They may be available again in the future.
*For more details about the gacha event, please check the in-game announcements.
The character story for [Dimensionally Distorted Destiny] Sagan Shinomiya has been released!
Sagan Shinomiya struggles with the awkward and distant relationship with her non-blood-related younger sister, Kikoru Shinomiya. In search of a way to reconnect, she heads to the reference room, where she coincidentally encounters Kafka Hibino.
Head to Story > Characters and select [Dimensionally Distorted Destiny] Sagan Shinomiya to experience it.
Main Story Chapter 3 will be available.
Overwhelmed by her regular duties and irregular Dimensional Kaiju disasters, Mina Ashiro finds herself pushed to her limits. In response, Sagan Shinomiya of CLOZER is sent to the Third Division to offer support. Though Sagan’s skills are powerful and undeniable, her cooperation with other Defense Force members is a source of tension. In the midst of these circumstances, a new Dimensional Gate emerges…
■ About KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME
・Title: KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME
・Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games Inc., TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.
・Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc.
・Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.
・Distribution: Akatsuki Games Inc.
・Available Platforms: App Store, Google Play Store (Steam® Coming soon)
・Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French
・Price: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
・Copyright Notice:
© 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
・App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839
・Google Play: 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, 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. In Japan, the original manga has surpassed 19 million copies in circulation (including digital editions), with 16 volumes published to date (as of September 4, 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 in real time via the official X account, drawing strong global reactions.
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
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Akatsuki Games Inc.
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