1st Anniversary Info for Kaiju No. 8 The Game (KJ8 The Game). Check the event schedule, new character, free 8 daily pulls, and how to get 25,000+ Dimensional Crystals.
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Special Program Information
Official Special Program Mini Broadcast!
| Broadcast Date | Aug 30, 2026 8:00 PM (UTC+8) |
Starting at 8 PM on August 30, the Official Special Program Mini will be broadcast live on the official YouTube and X accounts! 1st Anniversary information and new character information have been announced, so be sure to check it out.
Official Links
| YouTube Stream Link | Official X |
Kaiju No. 8 Day Special Program Broadcast!
Anime and game information was shared, and the latest 1st Anniversary information has also been revealed. A large amount of new character and new content information was announced.
New Characters Announced in the Special Program
| Released on Aug 10 (UTC+8) | Released on Aug 20 (UTC+8) |
 Reno (No. 6) |  Kikoru (Weapon No. 4) |
Official Special Program Mini Broadcast
| Broadcast Date | Aug 30, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC+9) |
It was announced that the Official Special Program Mini will broadcast from Aug 30. It is said that further information regarding characters, story, and more will be revealed.
New Character Info
New Iharu Furuhashi Implemented!
The new "Iharu Furuhashi (Flash-Fierce Talent)" was implemented on Sep 1! He is a Shot/Lightning dual-Attribute Attacker with high-frequency, multi-hit Additional DMG, and is expected to work well with other characters that deal Additional DMG.
Iharu Furuhashi (Flash-Fierce Talent) Guide
New Suited Coming Soon!
On Sep 14 (UTC+8), "Suited (Unorthodox Pursuit)" will be implemented! She is a Support with Blunt/Lightning Attribute and Transcendence Arts, and is expected to support Attackers who have Transcendence Arts.
Reno (King) Arrived!
"Reno Ichikawa (The Reigning King of Kaiju)" is implemented on Aug 10 (UTC+8)! The new Reno is a Support with the Shot/Ice Attribute, and he is a character who can enhance ally firepower and also has a self-buff that increases his own firepower.
Reno (The Reigning King of Kaiju) Guide
Kikoru (No. 4) is Here!
"Kikoru Shinomiya (Successor to the Valkyrie)" was implemented on Aug 20 (UTC+8). Kikoru is an Attacker with two Attributes, Slash/Wind, and a Blast Attack Extra Attack, and she is the first character with an Enhanced Ultimate
New Kaiju No. 8 Implemented!
Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension) is an Attacker with Transcendence Arts. When the Transcendence Gauge is maxed out, all skills are enhanced to Transcended Skills, allowing him to deal both Blunt and Lightning damage.
Kaiju No. 8 (Strike from the Kaiju Dimension)
Upcoming Events
Defense Frontline Coming Soon!
The new content "Defense Frontline" is confirmed to launch on Sep 22 (UTC+8)!This is a battle content where a giant Kaiju appears on a daily rotation during the event period, and players can challenge it up to 3 times per day.
Round 3 Info Summary
Round 3 Event Summary
| 1. | 1st Anniversary Celebration Login Bonus Round 3 Event Period: Aug 31, 2026 14:00 - Sep 17, 2:59 AM (UTC+8) - Logging in during the period allows you to obtain a home background, up to 5 PU Gacha Tickets, and Stamina Jelly. |
| 2. | Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1 Release Start Date: Sep 1, 11:00 (UTC+8) - With the addition of the new chapter, events such as the New Chapter Event and login bonuses are being held. |
| 3. | Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Slash] Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 14:00 (UTC+8) - The 3rd wave features the Slash Attribute, and the 4th wave is planned to be a Gacha that includes all 5★ characters that appeared from the 1st through 3rd waves. |
| 4. | 1st Anniv. Packs Round 3 Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 16:00 (UTC+8) - In addition to Dimensional Crystals, you can also obtain Crystal Shards and weapon enhancement materials. |
| 5. | 2x Training Rewards Campaign Round 3 Event Period: Sep 1, 2026 3:00 (UTC+8) - Sep 14, 2026 2:59 (UTC+8) - Attribute Materials and Defense Force Manuals are eligible. |
A New Story Begins!
On Sep 1 (UTC+8), Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1 was released. Along with the new chapter, commemorative events such as the New Chapter Event and login bonuses are also available, so be sure to participate and claim the rewards.
New Uniparts Added!
Starting Sep 1 (UTC+8), the new "Spider-Type Unipart β" has been added. It is recommended for Attackers that deal bonus damage, so consider equipping it on suitable characters.
Training: Attribute Materials 2x Rewards Campaign
| Event Period | Sep 1, 2026 3:00 (UTC+8) - Sep 14, 2026 2:59 (UTC+8) |
A 2x Training Rewards Campaign is underway, doubling the rewards from specific Training stages cleared during the event period. Starting Sep 1, Attribute Materials and Defense Force Manuals are eligible, with up to 20 attempts per day, so make sure to take advantage of the campaign.
Training Guide - How to Farm Materials
New Pack Items Added!
Starting Sep 1 (UTC+8), new packs for players who meet certain conditions have been added. On Aug 31, the 1st ANNIVERSARY Pack Wave 3 was also added.
These packs are available for a limited time in the Shop, so if you plan to purchase them, consider doing so before they expire.
New Event "Dimensional Swarm Disaster"
| Event Period | Aug 31, 2026 16:00 - Sep 30, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Dimensional Swarm Disaster is a battle content where you advance while gathering Support effects to strengthen your Squad.
Gather Support effects from high-difficulty quests, then participate in Challenge Mode to compete for damage. Rewards are also available, so be sure to take on the challenge.
Akari (Christmas) Pickup Rerun
| Gacha Period | Until Sep 11, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 31, the Akari Pickup Gacha is back for a rerun! Akari is an Attacker who excels in DoT compositions. As she is a rare limited character, consider obtaining her during the available period if you want to add her to your roster.
Akari Minase (Festive Christmas) Build
Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Slash]
| Gacha Period | Until Sep 15, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
| Available Attempts | 1 time only |
Starting Aug 31, the Paid-Only 5★ Guaranteed Gacha [Slash] is now available! While this Gacha can only be pulled using paid Dimensional Crystals, you are guaranteed to obtain at least one 5-Star character.
Sagan (Destiny) Pickup Rerun
| Gacha Period | Until Sep 5, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 28, the Sagan Pickup Gacha is back for a rerun! Sagan is a Defender who protects allies with Taunt and other effects, while also being capable of inflicting Burn and performing counter attacks.
Her priority for obtaining is currently on the lower end, but she is a rare limited character, so if you've been wanting her, consider obtaining her during the available period.
Sagan (Dimensionally Distorted Destiny) Build
Akari (Synchro) Pickup Rerun
| Gacha Period | Until Sep 5, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 28, the Akari Pickup Gacha is back for a rerun! Akari is a Defender who pairs well with characters that have Extra Attack. As she is a rare limited character, consider obtaining her during the available period if you want her.
Akari Minase (Synchro Aptitude) Build
Round 2 Info Summary
Round 2 Event Summary
| 1. | 1st Anniv. Login Bonus Round 2 Event Period: Aug 20, 2026 11:00 - Sep 8, 2026 2:59 (UTC+8) - Log in during the period to obtain up to 5 Pickup Gacha Tickets and Stamina Jellies. |
| 2. | Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Shot] Start Date: Aug 20, 2026 11:00 (UTC+8) - The first wave features the Blunt Attribute, the second wave the Shot Attribute, the third wave the Slash Attribute, and the fourth wave is planned to include all 5★ characters that appeared in waves one through three. |
| 3. | 1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions Part 2 Scheduled Start: Aug 27, 2026 11:00 (UTC+8) - Limited Home Backgrounds, Dimensional Crystals, and other rewards are planned to appear. |
| 4. | 1st Anniv. Packs Round 2 Sale Date: August 19 (PST) 12:00~ - In addition to Dimensional Crystals, you can obtain a Weapon Component and 5-Star Unimaterial Supply Boxes. |
| 5. | 2x Training Rewards Campaign Round 2 Event Period: Aug 21, 2026 3:00 - Sep 1, 2026 2:59 (UTC+8) - Role Materials and Honju Neutralization are eligible. |
1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions
| Event Period | Aug 27, 2026 11:00 - Oct 1, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting August 27, "1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions Part 2" is being held! Reno Ichikawa's Home Background, Dimensional Crystals, and Pickup Gacha Tickets, as well as Potential Unlock Materials, are available, so be sure to take on the missions during the event period.
Raid Battle: Kaiju A: Divided Entity
| Event Date | Aug 24, 2026 11:00 (UTC+8) - Until the Boss is Defeated |
Starting Aug 24, the cooperative "Raid Battle" content, where all users work together to challenge Kaiju, is being held! The event runs until the boss is defeated, and Tickets are replenished 3 times per day with daily missions available, so make sure to challenge it every day.
2x Training Rewards Campaign
| Event Period | Aug 21, 2026 3:00 - Sep 1, 2026 2:59 (UTC+8) |
The Training Reward x2 Campaign is underway, doubling the rewards from clearing specific Training stages during the event period! From Aug 21, Role Materials and Honju Neutralization are eligible for double rewards, up to 20 times per day, so don't forget to take on the Training stages during the event period.
Training Guide - How to Farm Materials
Special Event "Valkyrie of Aspiration"
| Event Date | Until Sep 10, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
The Special Event "Valkyrie of Aspiration" is being held starting Aug 20! In the limited exchange shop, Home Backgrounds, Dimensional Crystals, and Potential Shard II, along with other rewards, are available, so take on the challenge during the event period.
Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching) Pickup Rerun
| Gacha Period | Until Aug 31, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 20, the Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching Variant) Pickup Gacha rerun is live! He is a Blunt/Fire dual-Attribute Attacker with Blast Attack. While he cannot equip weapons or Uniparts, he has various self-buffs, including damage UP, and a high Ultimate rotation rate.
He is a rare limited character, so if you want him, this is a great opportunity to consider pulling.
Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching Variant) Guide
Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Shot]
| Gacha Period | Until Aug 31, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
| Available Attempts | 1 Time Only |
Starting Aug 20 at 11:00, the Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Shot] is being held! This Gacha can only be pulled using paid Dimensional Crystals, but you are guaranteed to obtain at least one 5-Star character.
Featured 5-Star Characters
| Featured 5-Star Characters | |||
 Gen (No. 1) |  Akari (Christmas) |  Soichiro Hoshina |  Wang Meixing |
 Mina (Combination) |  Reno (No. 6) |  Chester | |
1st Anniv. Packs Round 2
| Sale Period | Until Aug 31, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 20, the 1st Anniv. Packs Round 2 is available for a limited time in the shop! Packs containing Dimensional Crystals, Crystal Shards, and 5-Star Unimaterials are on sale, so if you plan to purchase them, consider doing so during the event period.
New Unlock Potential Character
On Aug 20 (UTC+8), Kikoru Shinomiya (Guiding Light of the Future) was added to the list of Potential Unlock eligible characters. Skill Enhancements and new effects can now be unlocked, so be sure to check it out.
Kikoru (Guiding Light of the Future) Guide
Round 1 Info Summary
Round 1 Event Summary
| 1. | 1st Anniv. Round 1 Login Bonus Event Period: Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Aug. 19, 2026 02:59 (UTC+8) - Log in during the event period to claim up to 5 Pickup Gacha Tickets and Stamina Jelly. |
| 2. | 8 Free Pulls Daily Gacha Event Event Date: Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Oct 8, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
| 3. | Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Blunt] Scheduled Start: Aug 5, 2026 20:00 (UTC+8) - Round 1 features the Blunt Attribute, Round 2 the Shot Attribute, Round 3 the Slash Attribute, and Round 4 will feature all 5★ characters from Rounds 1 through 3. |
| 4. | Main Story Chapter 14 Released Release Date: Aug 1, 2026 11:00 (UTC+8) - To celebrate the new chapter, special New Chapter and Login Bonus events are live! |
| 5. | [Limited] Kaiju No. 8 Pickup Gacha Event Date: Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Aug 20, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
| 6. | 1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions Event Date: Aug 1, 2026 11:00 (UTC+8) |
| 7. | 1st Anniv. Packs Sale Date: Aug 1, 2026 11:00 (UTC+8) |
| 8. | 2x Training Rewards Campaign Event Event Period: Aug 1, 2026 03:00 - Aug 21, 2026 02:59 (UTC+8) - Boosts drop rates for Defense Force Manuals, Kaijumite, and Credits. |
Kaiju Rush Is Held!
| Event Period | Until Aug 22, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 8, Kaiju Rush is being held! Kaiju Rush is an event where you take on consecutive battles with a single team, with HP, SP, and other stats carrying over between battles. Limited-time missions also appear, and various rewards can be obtained, so be sure to participate.
Narumi's Week at Work Release Date Announcement Login Bonus
| Event Date | Until Aug 22, 3:59 AM JST (UTC+9) |
Starting Aug 8, a Login Bonus to celebrate the announcement of the "Narumi's Week at Work" broadcast date is being held! Be sure to take on the challenge as you can obtain up to 1 Pickup Gacha Ticket and up to 150 Dimensional Crystals.
Step-Up Gacha Card Exchange Shop Now Available!
| Exchange Period | Aug 5, 2026 20:00 - Oct 15 19:59 (UTC+8) |
With the "1st Anniversary Step-Up Gacha," you can obtain Step-Up Gacha Cards.
By pulling the Step-Up Gacha using Dimensional Crystals (paid), you can obtain 10 cards, and 200 cards can be exchanged for a target 5★ character, and 120 cards for a target 5★ weapon.
Zoee Pickup Rerun
| PU Period | Until Aug 17, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 7, the Zoee Pickup Gacha is being re-run! Zoee is an excellent Attacker with Enhanced skills and a two-Attribute Blast Attack, capable of performing well in high-difficulty stages such as the Fierce Battle Area.
She is also a rare limited character, so if you want her, take this opportunity to consider obtaining her.
Zoee Wanderfalke (5-Star) Guide
Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Blunt] Held!
| Gacha Period | Until Aug 20, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
| Number of Attempts | 1 time only |
Starting Aug 6, the Paid Limited 5★ Guaranteed Gacha [Blunt] is being held! While this Gacha can only be pulled using paid Dimensional Crystals, you are guaranteed to obtain at least one 5★ character.
Featured 5★ Characters
| Featured 5★ Characters | |||
 Suited (Curiosity) |  Kaiju No. 8 (Scorching) |  Sagan (Destiny) |  Aoi Kaguragi |
 Greatsword Kikoru |  Isao (Prime) |  Kikoru (No. 2) | |
Main Story Chapter 14 Released
Main Story Chapter 14 released on Aug 1 (UTC+8). To celebrate the update, New Chapter and Login Bonus events are underway, so jump in and clear them for free rewards!
1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions
| Event Period | Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Aug 27, 2026 11:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 1 (UTC+8), Round 1 of the 1st Anniv. THE GAME Mission is live! You can earn rewards like the Kaiju No. 8 Home Background, Dimensional Crystals, and Pickup Gacha Tickets, along with Crystal Fragments, Potential Unlocking Materials, and more. Make sure to complete them before the event ends.
8 Free Pulls Daily Gacha
| Event Period | Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Oct 8, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
The 8 Free Pulls Daily Gacha is currently active! Claim your event tickets from the "8 Free Pulls Gacha Tickets Login Bonus" to pull daily.
The banner pool includes content from the "THE GAME Gacha," as well as select 5-Star characters and weapons previously featured in Pickup Gachas.
8 Free Pulls Daily Gacha Featured Characters
Starting Aug 1, the 1st ANNIVERSARY Commemoration Login Bonus Part 1 is being held! Be sure to claim them as you can obtain a home background, up to 5 PU Gacha Tickets, up to 300 Dimensional Crystals, and 5★ Unimaterials.
1st Anniv. Round 1 Login Bonus
| Event Period | Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Aug. 19, 2026 02:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Aug 1, the 1st Anniv. Round 1 Login Bonus is being live! Be sure to claim them as you can obtain a home background, up to 5 Pickup Gacha Tickets, up to 300 Dimensional Crystals, and 5★ Unimaterials.
1st Anniv. Packs
| Sale Period | Aug 1, 2026 11:00 - Aug 20, 2026 10:59 (UTC+8) |
Starting Jul. 31 (PST), the 1st Anniversary Commemorative Packs are live in the shop! These bundles feature Dimensional Crystals, Potential Unlocking Shards, and more. If you plan on buying, make sure to grab them before the sale ends!
2x Training Rewards Campaign Event
| Event Period | Aug 1, 2026 03:00 - Aug 21, 2026 02:59 (UTC+8) |
Clear designated Training stages during the event period to score double drops! Starting Aug 1, Defense Force Manuals, Kaijumite, and Credits are eligible for double rewards up to 10 times daily, so don't forget to run your daily sweeps!
Training Guide - How to Farm Materials
1st Anniversary Event Period
1st Anniversary Is Here!
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The 1st Anniversary officially kicks off on Aug 1 (UTC+8)! The celebration is packed with content, including the debut of Anniversary Kaiju No. 8, a New Chapter Event, and free Gacha pulls.
1st Anniversary Campaign Goes Up to Round 4!
| Round 1 | Starts from Aug 1 (UTC+8) |
| Round 2 | Starts from Aug 20 (UTC+8) |
| Round 3 | Starts from Aug 31 (UTC+8) |
| Round 4 | Starts from Sep 14 (UTC+8) |
It has been announced that the 1st Anniversary Campaign will run up to Round 4. The content schedules for Round 1 and Round 2 of the 1st Anniversary have also been announced.
Round 1 Content Schedule
Round 2 Content Schedule
Round 3 Content Schedule
Round 4 Content Schedule
Earn Over 25,000 Dimensional Crystals
You can earn over 25,000 Dimensional Crystals in total from Login Bonuses and event rewards throughout the 1st Anniversary event. Make sure to participate in every event during the period to hoard as many crystals as possible!
How to Farm Dimensional Crystals
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