Kaiju Rush event guide for Kaiju No. 8 The Game (K8 The Game). See overview, area unlock schedule, support effects, area 1 best team, strategy, tips, and rewards.
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Kaiju Rush Overview
Consecutive Battles with a Single Team
| Event Period | Dec 11, 2025 7:00 PM - Jan 3, 2026 6:59 PM (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.
Kaiju Rush Area Unlock Schedule
| Area 1 | Dec 11, 2025 7:00 PM (PST) |
| Area 2 | Dec 13, 2025 7:00 PM (PST) |
| Area 3 | Dec 15, 2025 7:00 PM (PST) |
| Area 4 | Dec 17, 2025 7:00 PM (PST) |
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 3 Best Team
Area 3 Recommended Team Comp
| Attacker | Attacker | Support | Defender |
 Gen Narumi |  Gen Narumi |  Kafka Hibino |  Akari Minase |
For Attackers, this team features Gen (Future Sight) and Gen (Japan's Strongest Santa), who have boosted Blast Attack DMG thanks to the Support effect. Since the battles are consecutive and involve debuffs, 4-Star Akari is included for Recovery.
| Tips! | The team above is just one example. For Attackers, Soshiro (United Front) and Reno, who can reduce Ice Plates, are solid options. You can also use Chester in the Supporter slot. If you're struggling to survive, try swapping the Supporter for a Defender. Running two Defenders, like 4-Star Akari and Isao Shinomiya, is a valid strategy too. |
Area 3 Support Effect Explained
| Support Effect | - The unit's Blast Attack DMG dealt +30%. Each time the unit destroys a PLT, the unit's CRIT DMG +10%. Max 10 stack(s). - After attacking, if a Kaiju is defeated, the unit's CRIT Rate +30%. Max 2 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 Support effects for Area 3's "Blastwave Devastation" are listed above. Make sure to capitalize on the boosted Blast Attack DMG, increased CRIT DMG for breaking Plates, and the CRIT Rate boost from defeating enemies. Also, like in Areas 1–2, there's a rise in DMG taken and Kaiju DMG dealt, so keep an eye on your team's survivability.
Kaiju Rush Area 2 Best Team
Area 2 Recommended Team Comp
| Attacker | Attacker | Defender | Defender |
 Akari Minase | Gen Narumi | Akari Minase |  Sagan Shinomiya |
This team's core Attacker is Akari (Festive Christmas). Her kit is amplified by the Support Effect, boosting her Fire DMG and Damage-over-Time (DoT) multiplier. To handle the back-to-back battles and incoming debuffs, we've added 4-Star Akari as a dedicated healer and Sagan, who also benefits from the Support Effect and performs well against the final boss, to ensure your team stays healthy.
| Tip | The team above is just a strong example. If your team is durable enough, you can swap out Sagan for a Supporter like Chester. |
Area 2 Support Effect Explained
| Support Effect | - The unit's Fire DMG dealt +30%. - The unit's DoT DMG Multiplier +30%. - The unit's Burn, Windbite, and Shock Application Multiplier +30%. - 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). |
These are the Support Effects for Area 2's "Unyielding Conflagaration". Focus on using the buffs to your advantage: the increased Fire DMG, higher DoT multiplier, and improved chance to apply Burn, Windbite, and Shock. Just like in Area 1, be mindful of the stacking DMG Taken debuff and the subsequent Kaiju damage increase; managing your team's survival is key.
Kaiju Rush Area 1 Best Team
Area 1 Recommended Team Comp
| Attacker | Attacker | Support | Defender |
| Gen Narumi |  Reno Ichikawa |  Chester Lochburn | Akari Minase |
For the Attacker roles, we recommend Gen (Japan's Strongest Santa) and Reno, both of whom benefit from increased Ice DMG from the Support Effect. Since you'll face consecutive battles against multiple Kaiju and will be affected by Strategy Card debuffs and increased damage taken after each turn, we've included 4-Star Akari as a dedicated healer to enhance the team's durability.
| Tips! | The above team is just one example. For Attackers, you could also consider Gen (Future Sight) or Hikari. If survivability is an issue, try swapping the Supporter for another Defender. Running two Defenders, such as 4-Star Akari and Isao Shinomiya, is a solid strategy to boost your durability. |
Area 1 Support Effect Explained
| Support Effect | - The unit's Ice DMG dealt +30%. - After destroying PLT, SP +1. - After activating Ultimate, applies Combat Skill DMG Multiplier +30% (1 turn(s)) to the unit. - 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 1's "Apex of Cold Might" are detailed above. Capitalize on the increased Ice DMG, Combat Skill damage up after using an Ultimate, and the SP recovery from breaking Plates. However, be cautious of the increased damage taken after each turn and the corresponding increase in Kaiju damage, and manage your team's defensive capabilities accordingly.
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 significantly boost your score.
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.
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 x150 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 7,000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 1,2000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 17,000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 |
| Obtain a total Rush Score of 22,000 | Dimensional Crystal x150 Kaiju Core Material x1 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 2 time(s) |  Dimensional Crystal x150Kaijumite 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 x150 |
| Win Designated Kaiju Battle 36 time(s) | Dimensional Crystal x150Kaiju 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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