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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Has surpassed 200,000 Pre-Registration Sign-ups!
LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G. are thrilled to announce that their co-produced game project "Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME" has surpassed 200,000 global pre-registrations. Pre-Register Now for Exclusive In-Game Rewards Players will unlock exclusive characters and premium in-game items at launch, with rewards scaling based on global pre-registration milestones. For reaching 200,000 pre-registrations, players will receive Dimensional Crystal x1,000 that can be used in the game. By achieving the 500,000 pre-registration milestones, players will receive the playable character ★4 [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro, plus additional characters and items will be unveiled! Pre-registration for KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME is now available on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam. Join the battle and be among the first to join the Defense Force's fight against the Kaiju. Game Overview Title: KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Platforms: iOS App Store / Google Play / Steam®️ Price: Free-to-play (in-game purchases available) Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games Inc. / TOHO CO., LTD. / Production I.G Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc. Publisher: Akatsuki Games Inc. Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G Copyright: © JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA © Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G Official Website: X (formerly Twitter): YouTube: AppStore: Google Play: Steam®️: About Kaiju No. 8Based on the popular manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, currently serialized on Shonen Jump+ (published by Shueisha) since 2020, the anime Kaiju No. 8 tells the story of the Japan Defense Force, an elite unit tasked with protecting civilians by eliminating the monstrous Kaiju that threaten daily life. The original manga has surpassed 18 million copies in circulation in Japan, with over 700 million total views on Shonen Jump+ as of April 2025. The anime, which aired from April to June 2024, achieved tremendous popularity—ranking No. 1 on daily streaming charts across major platforms in Japan. A compilation the first season of the Kaiju No. 8 anime's first season released in theaters alongside the special feature Hoshina's Day Off on March 28, 2025. The highly anticipated Season 2 is officially slated to air in July 2025. Official Anime Website: Anime X: About Akatsuki Games 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 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. Additional AssetsHERE Photo - View original content: SOURCE Akatsuki Games Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Godzilla emerges from Marina Bay to mark franchise's 70th anniversary
In a 55-second long video 'tribute' to Godzilla fans in South-east Asia, the behemoth can be seen emerging from the waters of Marina Bay. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GODZILLA OFFICIAL BY TOHO/YOUTUBE SINGAPORE - The King of Monsters has arrived in Singapore – in a 55-second long video 'tribute' to Godzilla fans in South-east Asia. In the video, posted on the franchise's official YouTube page on May 10, Godzilla can be seen emerging from the waters of Marina Bay, with iconic Singaporean sights like Gardens By The Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer in the background. It then lets out an almighty roar as it prepares to unleash its destructive atomic breath. The behemoth can also be seen in various locations across South-east Asia at different points of the video, such as near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, and near the famous terraced paddy fields of Bali. The video was produced by Japanese entertainment company Toho – which owns the Godzilla brand – to mark the 70th anniversary of the first Godzilla film, which was released in October 1954 . 'For the first time across Southeast Asia, the legend emerges in a powerful tribute to the fans who have kept its legacy alive,' said Toho, in the video's description. The company added: 'This special footage honors South-east Asia, celebrating seven decades of Godzilla's unstoppable journey through the region's iconic landmarks.' Godzilla, a figure that was created after World War II, is a symbolic figure that represents the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the threat they pose to humanity and the environment. In November 2024, Toho opened a subsidiary, Toho Entertainment , in Singapore. Toho Entertainment will serve as a base for the company to expand into the Asian region. This is not the first time a fictional Japanese colossus has appeared in Marina Bay. Japanese superhero Ultraman was seen battling a Godzilla-like monster at Gardens by the Bay in Nov 2021 , in a tourism movie produced by Japanese special effects studio Tsuburaya Productions. Those wondering what would happen if Godzilla actually did appear in Marina Bay can rest assured that the Republic of Singapore Navy has got the nation covered, with its 'Top Secret Ops Godzilla' plan that it unveiled in June 2024. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
