- Kaiju No. 8: The Game has exceeded 200,000 pre-registrations.
- The game is based on the popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga by Naoya Matsumoto.
- This achievement unlocks new in-game rewards, with more to come at the next major milestone.
Weekly Shonen Jump has launched numerous globally successful series and their mobile game adaptations, like One Piece and Dragon Ball. Now, a newer contender is gaining momentum: Kaiju No. 8: The Game has already passed 200,000 pre-registrations, making special rewards available to players.
The story of Kaiju No. 8 takes place in a world frequently attacked by monstrous creatures known as Kaiju. Japan is a common target and has established a specialized Defense Force to combat the threat. The narrative follows Kafka Hibino, an underachiever who aspires to join the Force. His life changes when a parasitic creature infects him, granting him the power to transform into the formidable Kaiju No. 8.
Reaching this latest pre-registration goal has unlocked a batch of rewards for future players, including 1,000 Dimension Crystals to be distributed at launch. An even bigger milestone awaits at 500,000 pre-registrations, where players will receive the 4-star character [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro.
A Kafkaesque TaleKaiju No. 8 enters a competitive field of games based on anime and manga. Titles like Bleach: Brave Souls remain popular, sustained by the lasting appeal of their source material.
Nevertheless, Kaiju No. 8 may signal a shift in how manga and anime are adapted for gaming. With a strong focus on mobile—a massively popular platform in Japan—gacha mechanics might become the standard model for translating these stories from page to screen.
For dedicated anime fans, exploring the best the genre has to offer on mobile is a great next step. Check out our list of the top 15 best anime-based mobile games to enjoy the creativity of Japan's comic industry right on your smartphone.
