- Kaiju No. 8: The Game has exceeded 200,000 pre-registrations
- The game is based on the popular manga from Weekly Shonen Jump by Naoya Matsumoto
- This achievement unlocks new rewards, with more to come at the next major milestone
Weekly Shonen Jump has a history of producing globally successful series like One Piece and Dragon Ball, along with their mobile game spin-offs. Now, the rising contender Kaiju No. 8 is making waves as its game adaptation, Kaiju No. 8: The Game, has already passed 200,000 pre-registrations, unlocking exclusive rewards for players.
Kaiju No. 8 takes place in a world frequently attacked by monstrous kaiju. Japan is particularly vulnerable to these invasions, leading to the establishment of a specialized defense force. The story centers on Kafka Hibino, an underachiever with dreams of joining the defense force, whose life changes when a parasitic creature grants him the ability to transform into the powerful Kaiju No. 8.
Reaching the latest pre-registration goal has unlocked a variety of new rewards, including 1,000 Dimension Crystals that players will receive at launch. The next milestone at 500,000 pre-registrations promises even greater incentives, featuring the four-star character [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro.
KafkaesqueKaiju No. 8 faces intense competition even within the niche of anime and manga adaptations. Titles like Bleach: Brave Souls continue to thrive, sustained by the lasting appeal of their source material.
Nevertheless, Kaiju No. 8 may represent the evolving approach to adapting manga and anime into games. With a strong emphasis on mobile platforms—especially popular in Japan—gacha mechanics appear to be becoming the standard for transitioning stories from page to screen.
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