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Story Walkthrough and Rewards

Story Walkthrough and Rewards

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How to progress the story in Kaiju No. 8 The Game. See story walkthrough summary, unlocked features, rewards, and how to get and set home backgrounds in K8 The Game.

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How to Progress the Story

Playing Story Mode

1. Tap "Story"

Tap Story button

Tap "Story" in the bottom right of the Home screen.

2. Tap the Button in the Bottom Right

Tap button at the bottom right of the Story screen

Tap the button in the bottom-right of the Main Story screen to open the Squad Setup screen. Note that for stages without combat, the squad setup screen will be skipped and the story will play automatically.

3. Set Up Your Squad and Tap "Deploy"

Kaiju No. 8 Squad Setup screen

Once you've finished setting up your party on the Squad Setup screen, tap the Deploy button.

4. Play Until You Clear the Stage

Kaiju No. 8 Story

When you tap the Deploy button, the story begins. If the stage includes combat, continue until the battle ends. You can skip story scenes before and after combat by tapping the 'Skip' button in the top-right corner.

5. Check Rewards on the Results Screen

Kaiju No. 8 The Game Results screen

After combat, the results screen will appear. Tap 'Next' to continue the story, or 'Return' to go back to the story screen.

Tips!Stages that contain only story and no combat do not display a results screen. Instead, rewards along with the Next and Back buttons appear on the right side at the end of the story.

Prioritize Progressing the Main Story

In Kaiju No. 8 The Game, many features unlock as you progress through the Main Story. Focus on advancing the Main Story to access more content and features.

Features Unlocked by Clearing the Main Story


Unlocked Features
0-3- Combat: AUTO Mode
- Combat Pause Button
- Shop
- Gacha
- Defense Force Pass
0-7- Beginner's Guide
- Memories
- Messages
- Synthesis
- Achievements
- Storage
1-9- Expedition

Clear Chapters to Unlock the Next

To progress in the 'Main Story' and 'Memories', clear the current chapter first. Keep in mind that not all content is available from the start.

There is a Replay Feature

Story Replay button

The Main Story and Memories include a replay feature, letting you rewatch stories you've already seen.

Tips!For Character Stories, you can re-watch a story by tapping on the cleared episode.

Check Details in Quest Info

Kaiju No. 8 The Game Quest Info

Tap 'Quest Info' in the Main Story or Memories to view the quest's rewards and the Kaiju that appear. Note that details cannot be checked after the quest is cleared.

Battles Cannot Be Replayed

Battles in the Main Story and Memories cannot be replayed once cleared. Even using the replay feature will not let you replay the battle.

List of Rewards

List of Obtainable Rewards

CategoryRewards
Main- Dimensional Crystal
- Player EXP
- Credits
- THE GAME Gacha Ticket
- Reinforcement Materials
Memories- Dimensional Crystal
- Player EXP
- Credits
- THE GAME Gacha Ticket
- Reinforcement Materials
Character- Dimensional Crystal
- Player EXP x100 (*Obtained upon clearing #3)
- 5,000 Credits (*Obtained upon clearing #3)

Rewards from Main, Memories, and Character Stories are listed above. For Main Story and Memories, tap "Quest Info" to view obtainable rewards.

You Can Get Home Backgrounds

Kaiju No. 8 The Game Home Background

Clearing any type of Story lets you earn backgrounds for the Home screen. The methods for obtaining and setting backgrounds for each category are listed below.

How to Get Home Backgrounds

CategoryHow to Obtain Background
Main/MemoriesClear each chapter of the story
CharacterClear Character Story #3
*You can obtain backgrounds for 5-Star characters you own

To unlock a Home screen background for a character you don't own, you must first obtain the character through Gacha or other means, then clear their Character Story #3.

How to Set Backgrounds

1.Tap the 8 button in the Home screenTap the "8" button in the bottom left of the Home screen
2.Tap the background you want to set (*You can swipe left and right)
3.Set home backgroundTap the "X" button on the far right of the screen, or tap the center of the screen to close the settings menu

To view your selected background, tap the button located above the '8' icon on the Home screen.

Types of Stories

Main Story

Kaiju No. 8 The Game Main Story

In the Main Story, you can enjoy the original "Kaiju Dimensional Gate" Arc. More features unlocks as you progress, so prioritize advancing the story.

Memories

Kaiju No. 8 The Game Memories

Unlock ConditionClear Main Story 0-7

Memories is a mode that lets you re-experience the original story and anime. It currently goes up to Chapter 4, and battles allow you to use characters from the story.

You Can Also Use Your Own Characters

In the combat stages of Memories, you can also use characters you own. You can swap them with the provided characters or place them in empty slots in your Squad.

Character Stories

Kaiju No. 8 The Game Character Stories

Unlock ConditionReach Player Rank 6

In Character Stories, you can watch exclusive episodes for 5-Star characters. You can receive rewards such as Dimensional Crystals and Credits.

No Combat Stages

In the current version, Character Stories do not have combat stages. You can clear them and receive rewards just by viewing the story.

More to Be Added in the Future!

The story will be expanded in future updates. According to an announcement on the official X account on September 1, 2025 (PST), Main Story Chapter 3 will be added on September 7, 2025 (PST).

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