KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME Update Adds ‘Full-Power Christmas’ Kikoru Shinomiya and New Raid Battle

Akatsuki Games, TOHO CO., and Production I.G have released a new update for KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME featuring 5-star playable character [Full-Power Christmas] Kikoru Shinomiya. As a Defender, [Full-Power Christmas] Kikoru Shinomiya is an excellent support unit with HP recovery skills, revive skills, and damage buffs that will ensure squads are happy during the holidays.

[Full-Power Christmas] Kikoru Shinomiya and her Ax-Xmas 25 (Ax) weapon are available from the latest Pickup Gacha in KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME. Players may have already encountered this version of Kikoru in Main Story Chapter 6. The story explores one of her memories and her reluctance to join the others in the Christmas festivities. Players can also now prepare and begin the Raid Battle: Kaiju No. 10 (Giant Form) to earn special rewards.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is streaming with English dubs and subs on Crunchyroll. The staff of the Kaiju No. 8 anime confirmed that a “conclusion arc” anime adaptation and a new “Narumi’s Weekday” short are in the works.

Crunchyroll describes the anime as follows:

In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka’s promise to join Mina and protect humanity.

Lastly, KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.