Kaiju Rush event guide for Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). See overview, area unlock schedule, support effects, best teams for each area, strategy, tips, and rewards.
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Kaiju Rush Overview
Consecutive Battles with a Single Team
| Event Period | Jan 14, 2026 12:00 - Feb 6, 2026 11:59 (PST) |
Kaiju Rush is a consecutive battle mode where you progress through a series of battles using a single squad, with HP and SP carrying over between each battle. Utilize Support Effects strategically to advance through the battles. By completing missions, you can earn various rewards, including Dimensional Crystals and Kaiju Core Materials.
| Note! | As a change from the last event, the draw rate for the "Strategy Card with a 150% Score Multiplier" in the Strategy Card draw has been increased. |
Kaiju Rush Area Unlock Schedule
| Area 1 | Jan 14, 2026 12:00 (PST) |
| Area 2 | Jan 16, 2026 12:00 (PST) |
| Area 3 | Jan 18, 2026 12:00 (PST) |
| Area 4 | Jan 20, 2026 12:00 (PST) [Released!] |
Kaiju Rush is divided into multiple areas, each containing four difficulty levels. The area unlock schedule is shown above, with new areas becoming available every two days throughout the event period.
Complete Two Types of Missions
| Rush Score Missions | Earn rewards based on the total score acquired across all areas. |
| Win Count Missions | Earn rewards based on the number of times you clear Designated Kaiju battles. |
There are two types of missions in Kaiju Rush, as listed above. Aim to maximize your rewards by achieving a high total score and defeating Designated Kaiju battles repeatedly.
About Suspension and Data Retention
You can suspend your Kaiju Rush progress when selecting a Strategy Card. However, please note that suspended data is only retained for up to 12 hours. After this period, your quest progress and score will be lost.
Kaiju Rush Area 4 Best Team
Kaiju Rush Area 3 Best Team
Area 3 Recommended Team
| Recommended Team |  Hikari Shinomiya |  Wang Meixing |  Kikoru Shinomiya |  Kikoru Shinomiya |
| Alternative Characters |  Aoi Kaguragi |  Gen Narumi |  Soshiro Hoshina Chester Lochburn |  Akari Minase |
This team setup features Hikari as the main Attacker to take full advantage of the Support effects. We've added Wang as a Support to shred the Plates of multiple enemies easily. If you're running a Wang team, slotting in Akari (Festive Christmas) is another solid choice due to their strong synergy.
Example Team without Hikari
| Attacker | Attacker | Support | Defender | |
| Team Without Hikari | Aoi Kaguragi | Gen Narumi | Chester Lochburn | Akari Minase |
The above is an example team for when you don't have Hikari. The formation is mainly built around Aoi Kaguragi, who can reduce Wind Plates, and Gen (Future Sight), who excels at breaking Plates, and both can benefit from Support effects. This is just one example, so for the Defender slot, Kikoru (Full-Power Christmas) is also a suitable choice.
| Tip! | When selecting Strategy Cards, making thoughtful choices, such as considering the score while also choosing powerful buffs for your team or debuffs with minimal impact on allies, helps you gain an advantage in battle. |
Area 3 Support Effect
| Support Effects | - The unit's Wind DMG dealt +100%. Slash DMG dealt +50%. - When activating Ultimate, SP +1. - After destroying a PLT, the unit's Ultimate Gauge +10. - After turn arrives, increases the unit's DMG taken by 10%. Max 10 stack(s). - When DMG Taken Up (Kaiju Rush/Max 10) is at 10 stack(s), after turn arrives, increases all Kaiju's DMG dealt by 10%. Max 10 stack(s). |
The Support effects for Area 3's "Focused Gale" are listed above. Take advantage of the increased Wind & Slash DMG Dealt, SP Recovery from activating Ultimates, and the Ultimate Gauge boost after breaking Plates. Just like in Areas 1-2, some effects increase your DMG Taken and boost the Kaiju's DMG Dealt, so be careful with your team's durability.
Kaiju Rush Area 2 Best Team
Area 2 Recommended Team
| Attacker | Support | Defender | Defender | |
| Recommended Team |  Akari Minase | Wang Meixing | Kikoru Shinomiya |  Sagan Shinomiya |
This lineup features Akari (Festive Christmas), who easily capitalizes on the stage's Support Effects. She is paired with Wang, who offers great synergy by boosting Akari's DoT DMG Multiplier. Finally, Sagan rounds out the team, protecting allies with her Taunt while also gaining advantages from the Support Effects.
Area 2 Support Effect
| Support Effect | - The unit's Fire DMG dealt +100%. - The unit's DoT DMG Multiplier Up +100%. - On Blunt attack, applies DMG Dealt Up (2 turn(s)/+5%) to all allies. Max 20 stack(s). - After turn arrives, increases the unit's DMG taken by 10%. Max 10 stack(s). - When DMG Taken Up (Kaiju Rush/Max 10) is at 10 stack(s), after turn arrives, increases all Kaiju's DMG dealt by 10%. Max 10 stack(s). |
The Area 2 Support Effects are listed above. They significantly boost Fire DMG, raise the DoT DMG Multiplier, and increase team-wide damage when attacking with Blunt Attributes. It is highly recommended to build a team that capitalizes on these bonuses. However, just like in Area 1, your units will take increased damage every turn, so be mindful of your team's durability and HP management.
Kaiju Rush Area 1 Best Team
Area 1 Recommended Team
| Attacker | Support | Support | Defender | |
| Recommended Team |  Isao Shinomiya | Wang Meixing | Soshiro Hoshina | Kikoru Shinomiya |
| Alternative Characters | Akari Minase | - | Chester Lochburn | Akari Minase |
This setup features Isao Shinomiya (Prime Fist) and Soshiro (Ax Technique Proficiency), who naturally synergize with the stage's Support Effects. Wang is also a great pick due to her dual Attributes and ability to capitalize on the AoE Attack buffs. Since you'll face consecutive waves of Kaiju and deal with incoming debuffs, Kikoru (Full-Power Christmas) is included to ensure survival.
| Tip! | If you're running Wang, consider slotting Akari (Festive Christmas) as your Attacker. The two pair exceptionally well together for massive damage. |
Area 1 Support Effect
| Support Effects | - The unit's AoE Attack DMG dealt +100%. - The unit's Slash and Blunt DMG dealt +50%. - The more targets attacked, advances the unit's Action Order by 5%. - After turn arrives, increases the unit's DMG taken by 10%. Max 10 stack(s). - When DMG Taken Up (Kaiju Rush/Max 10) is at 10 stack(s), after turn arrives, increases all Kaiju's DMG dealt by 10%. Max 10 stack(s). |
The Kaiju Rush Support Effects for Area 1 are listed above. Maximize your output by using AoE attacks to trigger Slash/Blunt buffs and speed up your turn rotation. Keep an eye on your durability. While your damage potential increases over time, the damage you take also ramps up after every turn.
Kaiju Rush Strategy Tips
Use Strategy Cards to Maximize Your Score
After each battle, you can select one Strategy Card. This card will multiply that battle's Rush Score based on its score multiplier. There are two card types: "buff/Recovery" and "debuff" effects. While debuff cards impose disadvantages on your team, they grant a higher score multiplier. Your total score is determined by the cards you select, so choose them strategically to aim for a high score.
| Tip! | Incapacitated characters cannot participate in the next battle, but selecting an HP Recovery Strategy Card will revive them for the following battle. |
Designated Kaiju Battles Offer Higher Scores
Designated Kaiju Battles feature powerful Kaiju and award a higher base Rush Score upon clearing than normal battles. Therefore, prioritize selecting cards with high multipliers after these battles to boost your score significantly.
Support Cards Can Be Redrawn
You can redraw to change the available lineup of Strategy Cards. However, redraws are limited to 5 times, so use them wisely.
Check the Support Effects
Each area features different Support Effects. Understanding these effects is crucial for planning your team composition and gaining a strategic advantage in battle.
Save SP and Ultimates for the Final Battle
In Kaiju Rush, your HP, SP, and Ultimate Gauge carry over between consecutive waves. A solid strategy before the final battle is to recover your team's HP and fully charge your SP and Ultimates.
Prepare Your Team for Consecutive Battles
Kaiju Rush consists of consecutive battles against multiple enemies. Prepare your team for this gauntlet by including characters with multi-target attacks and adding Defenders to your lineup as needed for better survivability.
Consider Starting from a Higher Difficulty
Kaiju Rush has four difficulty levels for each area. Achieving the maximum Rush Score on a higher difficulty will count as clearing all lower difficulty levels with the maximum score and completing all Designated Kaiju battles. If your characters are well-trained, starting on a higher difficulty is a viable and efficient strategy.
Kaiju Rush Rewards
Get Crystals and Kaiju Core Materials
In Kaiju Rush, you can get various rewards for completing missions, such as Dimensional Crystals and Kaiju Core Materials. The items that reward Dimensional Crystals and Kaiju Core Materials are as follows.
How to Farm Dimensional Crystals
Missions That Reward Crystals and Kaiju Core Materials
| Missions | Dimensional Crystals Received |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 1,000 |  Dimensional Crystal x200 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 7,000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 12,000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 17,000 | Dimensional Crystal x200 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 22,000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 Kaiju Core Material x1 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 2 time(s) |  Dimensional Crystal x200Kaijumite III x5 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 10 time(s) |  Dimensional Crystal x150Defense Force Manual III x10 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 20 time(s) | Dimensional Crystal x150 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 28 time(s) | Dimensional Crystal x200 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 36 time(s) | Dimensional Crystal x300Kaiju Core Material x1 |
Where to Get Kaiju Core Material
Unimaterial "Fungal-Type Kaiju β" is Obtainable
You can get the Unimaterial "Fungal-Type Kaiju β" as a mission completion reward.
Gacha Tickets are Obtainable
By completing event missions, you can obtain a maximum of 6 THE GAME Gacha Tickets.
How to Get THE GAME Gacha Tickets
Get Reinforcement Materials
You can also get various reinforcement materials as mission completion rewards. Use the materials you've obtained to enhance your characters and weapons.
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