Get ready for an electrifying experience at Anime Expo 2025 as Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G. unveil the highly-anticipated Kaiju-slaying Battle RPG game, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME. At this year’s AX celebration in Los Angeles, California, from July 3 – 6, Kaiju fans will have the chance to dive into the adrenaline-filled universe of Japan’s latest anime sensation while at North America’s biggest celebration of Japanese pop culture.
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is based on Naoya Matsumoto‘s popular manga series of the same name, which is currently being serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and has over 18 million copies in circulation in Japan (including digital versions) across 15 volumes and has accumulated over 700 million views on Shonen Jump+ as of April 2025. Likewise, the anime adaptation, portraying intense battles between the Japan Defense Force, tasked with eliminating Kaiju, and the monstrous creatures that routinely threaten human lives, aired from April to June 2024 and has been hugely popular in Japan and internationally, particularly in North America. The anime’s Season 2 is officially scheduled to air in July 2025.
Riding on this wave of success, the Battle RPG game, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, is soon to be available for smartphones and PC, developed by the renowned team of Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G. According to a recent press release, the game has already surpassed 300,000 pre-registrations.
Don’t miss your chance to join the Defense Force, pre-register today at kj8-thegame.com.
Fans looking to be the first to play Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME can find the Akatsuki Games demo in the Entertainment Hall, alongside an immersive booth experience that brings the thrilling world of Kaiju No. 8 to life! Per the PR, “Anime Expo attendees will be among the first in North America to go hands-on with the game and enjoy exclusive fan experiences at the immersive booth.”
Immersive Booth Highlights Include:
- Game Demo Corner: Featuring playable units running the latest Demo version of the game, giving attendees a firsthand look at its intuitive controls, explosive Ultimate Moves, and detailed kaiju battle sequences
- Photo Spot & Custom ID Card Printing: Fans can have their photo taken to create a personalized Japan Defense Force–style ID card
- LED Video Wall: Showcasing the cinematic official trailer and the electrifying gameplay highlights.
- Exclusive Giveaways: Exclusive merchandise featuring original game artwork will be distributed only at AX
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME will be available on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam.
