Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Celebrates 1st Anniversary Major Update

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Celebrates 1st Anniversary Major Update

On August 1, 2026, the free-to-play title Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME officially launched its major 1st Anniversary update across all three of its supported gaming platforms: App Store, Google Play, and Steam. The game—planned and produced collaboratively by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G—is developed, operated, and distributed directly by Akatsuki Games. To celebrate completing its first full year of service, the game has introduced a massive content update featuring Main Story Chapter 14, which shifts the narrative setting to New York. Alongside this main story expansion, players can participate in special 1st Anniversary campaigns to earn up to 25,000 or more Dimensional Crystals through login bonuses and in-game event rewards, while also accessing a brand-new ★5 character banner.

Main Story Chapter 14 Takes the Stage in New York

The 1st Anniversary update officially launched on August 1, 2026, following a main story final update notice released at 18:00 on the same day. The primary highlight of this update is the unveiling of Main Story Chapter 14, which sets its dramatic stage in New York. Players progressing through the game during this celebration period can participate in a dedicated Dimensional Crystal distribution campaign. By collecting login bonuses and completing various anniversary event rewards, players can obtain a grand total of over 25,000 Dimensional Crystals. This substantial distribution of Dimensional Crystals provides both returning and active players with ample resources to summon newly added units.

◤　New Character
　　Skill Showcase 　◢

[Strike from the Kaiju Dimension] Kaiju No. 8 joins the fight on August 1 JST (UTC+9)!
Check out his skill showcase video!

Transcendence Arts make their debut!

Build up the gauge to enter Phase Transition state and completely… pic.twitter.com/gC53cFWvMJ

— KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME ⚡️1st ANNIV.⚡️ -Official- (@kj8_TheGame_EN) July 31, 2026

New ★5 Character [Kaiju Dimensional Strike] Kaiju No. 8 and Gacha Rerun

In conjunction with the 1st Anniversary update, a new ★5 character named [Kaiju Dimensional Strike] Kaiju No. 8 has been officially added to the game’s gacha pool. To showcase this new unit, an official character promotional video (PV) for [Kaiju Dimensional Strike] Kaiju No. 8 has been published on the official YouTube channel for Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME. In addition to this new character debut, the anniversary update brings back a popular unit through a re-run pickup gacha banner. This re-run features the ★5 character [Overlimit] Sagan Shinomiya, whose optimal weapon type is specified as the Spear. Alongside [Overlimit] Sagan Shinomiya, the re-run banner also includes the ★5 weapon Lc-Anororal, which is also a Spear-type weapon.

No. 8 Day Special Stream and Official Online Channels

To continue the 1st Anniversary celebrations, a special live broadcast titled the “No. 8 Day Special Stream” is scheduled for August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) at 20:00 JST. Broadcasted live on YouTube, this special presentation will officially unlock and reveal the latest information regarding the 1st Anniversary updates and future content.

Players looking for official details, updates, and community news can consult the primary official links provided by the game’s development and operational team:

• 1st Anniversary Special Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/1stanniversary
• Official Game Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/
• Official Game X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Kj8_TheGame
• Official Game YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kj8-TheGame

Supported Platforms, Language Localizations, and Corporate Structure

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is accessible across 3 supported platforms: App Store, Google Play, and Steam. Players can download the game directly through the following official digital store URLs:

• App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839
• Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.aktsk.games.kaiju_no8_the_game
• Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3393070

The game operates under a free-to-play pricing model supported by item-based microtransactions. To accommodate global players, it offers localization support in 6 distinct languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and French.

The organizational structure behind Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME involves key industry entities:

• Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games, TOHO, Production I.G
• Game Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games
• Game Distribution: Akatsuki Games
• PR Cooperation: TOHO, Production I.G

Original Manga Origins and Anime Franchise Timeline

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is based on the original manga series Kaiju No. 8, created by manga artist Naoya Matsumoto and published in Shueisha’s digital magazine Shonen Jump+. As of September 4, 2025, the original comic series consists of 16 published volumes and has achieved over 19 million cumulative domestic copies in circulation, a figure that includes both physical prints and digital editions.

The wider Kaiju No. 8 cross-media franchise encompasses a rich anime production timeline:

• Anime Season 1 Broadcast: Aired from April 2024 to June 2024.
• Theatrical Film Release: A Season 1 compilation movie released in theaters on March 28, 2025, featuring the simultaneous screening of “Hoshina’s Day Off”.
• Anime Season 2 Broadcast: Aired from July 2025 to September 2025.
• Original Short Anime: Titled “Narumi’s Weekday”, scheduled for online distribution in Fall 2026.

Official anime information, announcements, and media updates are available through the official anime channels:

• Official Anime Website: https://kaiju-no8.net/
• Official Anime X Account: https://twitter.com/KaijuNo8_O

The official copyright text for the title is registered as:

©JAKDF 3rd Division ©Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA ©Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G.