KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Finally Releases The Long-awaited ★5 Gen Narumi Wielding Numbers Weapon 1!

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KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Finally Releases The Long-awaited ★5 Gen Narumi Wielding Numbers Weapon 1!

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2025

Get Up to 10 Gacha Tickets with the New Login Bonus!

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, proudly announces the release of a new ★5 character: Gen Narumi: Wielding Numbers Weapon 1. The update also introduces a new character trailer, character story, and a limited-time login bonus where players can earn up to 10 Gacha Tickets.

◆ New ★5 Character Gen Narumi Wielding Numbers Weapon 1!

■ Pickup Character Trailer: [Future Sight] Gen Narumi
   https://youtu.be/kRYx8Fj2Qdk

The new ★5 Gen Narumi [Future Sight] is now available in KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, bringing the power of Numbers Weapon 1 and exceptional damage to battle!

Before activating his Ultimate Skill, he inflicts the Seen Through status on his target. When allies attack a Kaiju in the Seen Through state five times, three of the Kaiju's PLT will be randomly destroyed. Each time an ally attacks a Kaiju affected by Seen Through, he also grants that ally a DMG dealt buff, boosting the squad's overall firepower.

■ Newly Featured ★5 Character
[Future Sight] Gen Narumi

■ Newly Featured ★5 Weapon
GS-Oyamatsumi (Gunsword)

*For full details, please refer to the in-game information

◆ Character Story: Eyes That See the Future is Now Available!
The character story for [Future Sight] Gen Narumi has been released!

This character story depicts Narumi pushing his limits as he sets sight on the decisive battle against Kaiju No. 9.

Seeking greater strength, Narumi visits the archives to study the past records of Kaiju No. 1. There, a chance meeting with Itami reminds him of the wisdom once shared by Isao. Inspired by those words, Narumi takes a decisive step forward to push beyond his limits.

*Experience the story in game from Home > Story > Characters > [Future Sight] Gen Narumi.

■ [Future Sight] Gen Narumi Release Celebration Login Bonus
Log in to the game during the event period to get up to 5 THE GAME Gacha Tickets and 5 Pickup Gacha Tickets!

*For more details, please check out the in-game announcement.

■ Introduction
Naoya Matsumoto's hit manga series, Kaiju No. 8, has been serialized on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+, and with over 19 million copies printed and distributed in Japan (including digital editions) across 16 published volumes. The anime Kaiju No. 8 has also garnered immense popularity not only in Japan but also worldwide, particularly in North America.
Following its global success, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME—co-produced by the powerhouse team of Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G—is now officially available on the App Store and Google Play, and Steam®.

■ 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

■ 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. 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, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans worldwide.

■ 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

Please be sure to include the following copyright notice when publishing articles or images related to this release:

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

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