Kaiju No. 8: The Game hits 100,000 pre-registrations ahead of August launch
Kaiju No. 8: The Game has surpassed 100,000 global pre-registrations, as confirmed by Anime Corner on 1 May 2025. This milestone follows the release of the game's second official trailer, which premiered on 25 April.
Please note: The trailer is in Japanese without English subtitles but provides a strong visual overview of gameplay. For translated updates and teasers, readers can follow the official English-language Twitter account @kj8_TheGame_EN.
The upcoming title is a turn-based RPG with confirmed cross-platform support on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam, as reported by Gematsu. Based on the popular anime and manga series, it features cinematic monster battles, an original story arc, and full voice acting from the original cast. Players take on the role of the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force in explosive, anime-style encounters, using high-resolution 3D models and animated cutscenes, as showcased in the official trailer.
Masaya Fukunishi and Asami Seto reprise their roles as Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro, the series' lead characters, in the game adaptation. Their involvement was confirmed in a detailed report by Anime Corner. Teaser clips and updates are posted regularly via @KaijuNo8_O and the English-language game account @kj8_TheGame_EN.
Pre-registered players will receive bonus Credits at launch, with additional rewards unlocked as registration numbers increase. Although an official release date is pending, the App Store listing currently shows 31 August 2025 as the provisional launch window.
The game's arrival is timed to complement the anime's second season, which is scheduled to premiere in July 2025, as reported by Hypebeast.
With confirmed cross-platform support on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam, and multi-language localisation including English, French, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, Kaiju No. 8: The Game is designed for broad international reach.
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