Akatsuki Games, TOHO CO., and Production I.G have released a new update for KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME, which adds new 5-star character Soichiro Hoshina. It also features a new event themed around the character.
A press release describes the new character as follows: “Soichiro Hoshina—Captain of the Japan Defense Force’s Sixth Division and older brother to Soshiro Hoshina—has arrived in western Tokyo to observe a newly emerged Dimensional Gate in the Third Division’s jurisdiction. After coordinating with Captain Mina Ashiro, he heads straight to the heart of the Dimensional Kaiju disaster. Once on the scene, Soichiro turns the Third Division’s operations upside down! The strongest in the west is here to stir up a storm in this whirlwind of a special event!”
Alongside his release, a new Special Event is live. In the event, you can earn a new Home background, also featured in the story, over 1,500 Dimensional Crystals, and the event-limited ★4 Assault Rifle “AR-Egret 12.” Check out the trailer showcasing the new character in KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME below:
KAIJU NO. 8: THE GAME is available now for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. Currently, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is streaming with English dubs and subs on Crunchyroll. A “conclusion arc” anime adaptation and a new “Narumi’s Weekday” short are also in the works, and planned to release at a later date. Lastly, Crunchyroll describes the Kaiju No. 8 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.
