KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Main Story Chapter 5: Dimensional Identified Kaiju A Now Released! ★5 Mina Ashiro and Bakko Will Take on the Fight Together!
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by 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 excited to announce that Main Story Chapter 5 “Dimensional Identified Kaiju A” is now available! Celebrate the chapter release with the New Chapter Event and a login bonus where players can get up to 10 Gacha Tickets!
Plus, ★5 [Superb Combination] Mina Ashiro has made her debut in the game along with Bakko. Check out the pickup character trailer and dive into their character story!
Out of the Dimensional Gate appears a grotesque colossal kaiju, Dimensional Identified Kaiju A.
The “Divided Entity” spawned by Dimensional Identified Kaiju A’s fallen eyeball is wreaking havoc through the streets of London, attacking Kafka and his comrades. Just as the squad struggles to hold their ground against the overwhelming kaiju, Mina and Bakko rush to their side!
Meanwhile, a new dimensional kaiju has also appeared in Japan.
Standing against that threat is the Defense Force’s strongest man.
As Sagan’s inner turmoil with the shadows of her past intertwines with the struggles of her comrades, the ultimate battle between humanity and the dimensional kaiju draws to its climax.
The New Chapter Event to celebrate the release of Main Story Chapter 5 is now available!
Progress through Main Story Chapter 5 and challenge the Score Battles to earn rewards up to Dimensional Crystal x1,500.
■Main Story Chapter 5 Release Celebration Login Bonus
Log in during the period to get up to 10 Pickup Gacha Tickets.
*For more details, please check out the in-game announcement.
■Pickup Character Trailer: Mina Ashiro [Superb Combination]
https://youtu.be/rtzUW5fLIf8
★5 [Superb Combination] Mina Ashiro joins the battle in this update!
She is an attacker who can summon Bakko at the start of battle to fight alongside her. When activating her Ultimate, she enters the “Combined Forces” mode, allowing her to unleash an extra attack immediately after Bakko’s action.
■New ★5 Character
[Superb Combination] Mina Ashiro (Optimal weapon type: Cannon)
■New ★5 Weapon
T-Dionysus (Cannon)
■[Superb Combination] Mina Ashiro Character Art
■Character Story: Enveloped in White Warmth is Now Available!
During a mission on the battlefield, Mina Ashiro reached the sniper point and was preparing to fire. Then, something caught her eye—a wounded kitten crouched at her feet.
From the chaotic battlefield to a glimpse of peaceful everyday life, this is the heartwarming tale of Mina and Bakko.
*For more details, please check out the in-game announcement.
■ 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®️
・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 Season 1, which aired from April to June 2024, quickly gained massive popularity, ranking 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. Subsequently, the Anime Season 2 aired from July to September, 2025, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans worldwide.
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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