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Kaiju No. 8 Game Hits 200,000 Pre-Registrations

By SimonMay 25,2025

The world of Weekly Shonen Jump has given us iconic series and their mobile game adaptations, like One Piece and Dragon Ball. Now, the rising star, Kaiju No. 8, is making waves as Kaiju No. 8: The Game has impressively surpassed 200,000 pre-registrations. This exciting milestone, drawn from the acclaimed manga by Naoya Matsumoto, has unlocked new rewards for eager fans.

Kaiju No. 8 is set in a universe frequently ravaged by monstrous kaiju, with Japan particularly hard-hit and thus establishing its own defense force. The narrative follows Kafka Hibino, an underachiever with dreams of joining this force, who finds his life transformed after becoming host to a parasite that turns him into the formidable Kaiju No. 8.

With the game reaching this significant pre-registration threshold, players can now look forward to receiving 1,000 Dimension Crystals upon launch. The excitement doesn't stop there; as pre-registrations climb to 500,000, fans will unlock a coveted four-star character, [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro.

KafkaesqueIn the competitive landscape of anime and manga-based mobile games, Kaiju No. 8 stands out against established titles like Bleach: Brave Souls, which continues to thrive on the legacy of its source material. Yet, Kaiju No. 8 might also be a harbinger of future trends in how manga and anime are adapted into games, particularly with a focus on the mobile platform, which is immensely popular in Japan. Is the gacha model the future standard for these adaptations?

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