KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME 1st Anniversary in Full Swing!

Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1 arrives alongside the long-awaited debut of Iharu Furuhashi in his CLOZER suit!

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, today continues its 1st Anniversary celebration with the release of Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1, "A New Threat." In this new story chapter, Kafka, Iharu, and Suited embark on a high-stakes multiverse mission to counter an impending crisis. Alongside the story update, the new playable ★5 character [Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi makes his debut, equipped with a custom-built CLOZER suit based on data from Dimensional Identified Kaiju A.

◆ Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1: A New Threat

Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1: A New Threat is now available!

After surviving a deadly showdown with Dimensional Identified Kaiju A, Kafka and the others enjoy a brief moment of peace. However, data extracted from Kaiju A's remains reveals an even greater terror: the existence of "Dimensional Identified Kaiju D," a mysterious entity that once relentlessly hunted Kaiju A.

Wielding unfathomable power, Kaiju D's next target is the force that brought down Kaiju A—the power of Kaiju No. 8 itself. To confront this impending threat, Kafka Hibino, Iharu Furuhashi, and Suited step through an Artificial Dimensional Gate secretly developed by Suited, embarking on a mission into the vast multiverse.

An unpredictable, dimension-spanning adventure unfolds as Main Story Part 2 begins!

◆ New ★5 Character [Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi

Iharu Furuhashi, wearing his new CLOZER suit, joins the game as a playable character on September 1!

Iharu is equipped with an upgraded CLOZER suit developed from specimens of Dimensional Identified Kaiju A. The suit features a custom design tailored for him.

Having gained new power to fight alongside his allies, Iharu steps into an unknown parallel world!

■ New ★5 Character
[Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi (Optimal weapon type: Shotgun)

■ New ★5 Weapon
SG-Ahskay (Shotgun)

■ Pickup Character Trailer: [Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi
https://youtu.be/MJaxMEwoIqc

■ About KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME

• Title: Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME
• Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games Inc., TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.
• Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc.
• Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.
• Distribution: Akatsuki Games Inc.
• Available Platforms: App Store, Google Play Store, Steam®
• Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French
• Price: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
• Copyright Notice:
  © JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
  
  © Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G

• Official Game Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/en/
• Official Game X: https://x.com/kj8_TheGame_EN
• Official Game YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kj8-TheGame-EN
• App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839
• Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.aktsk.games.kaiju_no8_the_game
• Steam®: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3393070

■ About Anime Kaiju No. 8

Based on the popular manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, serialized on Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha) since 2020, the anime Kaiju No. 8 portrays intense battles between the Japan Defense Force, tasked with eliminating Kaiju, and the monstrous creatures that routinely threaten human lives. In Japan, the original manga has surpassed 19 million copies in circulation (including digital editions), with 16 volumes published to date (as of September 4, 2025).

The Anime Season 1, which aired from April to June 2024, quickly gained massive popularity, ranking No. 1 on domestic daily rankings across major streaming platforms in Japan. Building on that momentum, a theatrical compilation of Season 1, including the side story Hoshina's Day Off, premiered in Japan on March 28, 2025. Subsequently, the Anime Season 2 aired from July to September 2025. While anticipation continues to build following the announcement of the Final Chapter's production, the four-episode original short anime Narumi's Week at Work is officially set to stream every Saturday at 8:00 PM JST starting September 5, 2026, continuing to draw a huge global response.

• Official Website: https://kaiju-no8.net/
• Official X: https://x.com/KaijuNo8_O

■ Company Overview: Akatsuki Games Inc.

It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and "why" into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.

In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.

• Official Website: https://games.aktsk.jp/en/
• Founded: December 2021
• Representative: CEO Yuki Totsuka
• Headquarters: 8F oak meguro, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• Business Activities: Game Development & Operations

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

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