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

The world of Weekly Shonen Jump has birthed iconic series and mobile games, from One Piece to Dragon Ball. Now, the rising star, Kaiju No. 8, is making waves as Kaiju No. 8: The Game has surpassed 200,000 pre-registrations, unlocking new rewards for eager fans.

Kaiju No. 8 is set in a world frequently terrorized by monstrous kaiju, with Japan particularly vulnerable and thus establishing its own defense force. The story follows Kafka Hibino, an underachiever with dreams of joining the defense force, who unexpectedly becomes host to a parasite that transforms him into the formidable Kaiju No. 8.

Reaching this pre-registration milestone has awarded players 1,000 Dimension Crystals upon the game's launch. But the excitement doesn't stop there; the next goal at 500,000 pre-registrations promises a four-star character, [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro.

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Kaiju No. 8 faces fierce competition in the realm of anime and manga-based games, with titles like Bleach: Brave Souls continuing to thrive thanks to the original series' lasting appeal. Yet, Kaiju No. 8 could signal a new trend in manga and anime adaptations, emphasizing mobile platforms—highly popular in Japan—and potentially setting gacha mechanics as a benchmark for these transitions.

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