It was announced that the manga "Kaiju No. 8" by Matsumoto Naoya, currently serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine app "Shonen Jump+", will be made into animation. Along with this announcement, a visual and a special report announcing the anime adaptation have been released. The setting of "Kaiju No. 8" is a world where kaiju terrorize people on a daily basis. The main character, Hibino Kafka, once aspired to join the "Defense Force" to defeat kaiju, but gave up on that dream once, but an event triggered his desire to become a member of the Defense Force again. The work features the drama of people who live strong, though sometimes damaged, in a world where kaiju live side by side with them, as well as the powerful battles between the Defense Force equipped with the most advanced equipment and the kaiju that mercilessly attack them. Since its serialization began in July 2020, the total number of manga sold has exceeded 8 million copies, and the total number of views on "Jump+" has exceeded an astonishing 300 million. It was ranked No. 1 in the Web manga category in the "Next Manga Award 2021" and No. 1 in annual sales of the first volume of manga in fiscal year 2020, and boasts outstanding name recognition even before it has been made into a media product. Looking overseas, "MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA" and other services distribute the manga simultaneously in eight languages and all but a few regions around the world. The print edition has been published in 35 countries and regions and has been well received around the world. The announcement of the new anime adaptation was made on August 5, the "Day of No. 8" The original title logo of the anime, which was unveiled along with the announcement, is centered on the striking "8" that serves as the icon of the work, and is designed to evoke a sense of awe and wariness toward kaiju. The logo symbolizes the threat of kaiju and the battle of the Defense Force against them, further enhancing the appeal of the animation. A powerful special news release announcing the animation was also unveiled, as if peering into the "world where kaiju appear in everyday life," which is a feature of this work. Shaded pictures of urban areas are accompanied by corporate advertisements and traffic signs that evoke the world of the film, while sirens and murmurs stir up uneasiness. And the music was written by the playwright of the film. The orchestral sound that evokes the fierceness of the kaiju and the guitar sound that symbolizes the heroism of the Defense Force foreshadow an unprecedented epic battle. What will happen in a world where reality and fiction intermingle? The result is a work that evokes a sense of anticipation that wells up in the midst of disquiet. Details of the "Kaiju No. 8" anime will be announced at a later date. We look forward to hearing more about it in the future. (C) The Defense Force Squad 3 (C) Matsumoto Naoya/Shueisha

The anime "Kaiju No. 8" is set to be adapted into a game for smartphones and PCs for the first time. Alongside this announcement, the first trailer featuring intense battles between Kaiju No. 8 and the Defense Corps' 3rd Division, as well as a key visual with the tagline "Break through. A strike from the Kaiju dimension," have been released. "Kaiju No. 8" is a TV anime based on Matsumoto Naoya 's manga, which has been serialized on Shueisha's manga app "Shonen Jump+" since July 2020. The manga has over 13 million copies in circulation, including digital editions, and has won numerous manga awards. The story is set in a world where kaiju frequently threaten people. Hibino Kafka, who works in kaiju clean-up, rekindles his dream of joining the "Japan Defense Force" to fight kaiju. Just as he starts pursuing this dream again, he is transformed into a powerful kaiju by a mysterious small kaiju. Named "Kaiju No. 8," Kafka becomes a fugitive throughout Japan but continues to fight against kaiju disasters while holding onto his dream of becoming a defense force member. The game adaptation for smartphones and PCs is a joint project planned, produced, developed, and operated by Akatsuki Games, with participation from Toho and Production I.G, who are also involved in the anime. Following the airing of episode 10 of the anime, a teaser site, official X (formerly Twitter), official YouTube channel, and a special recruitment site for game developers were launched. The first trailer, revealed simultaneously with the announcement, depicts intense battles between Kaiju No. 8 and the Defense Corps' 3rd Division in a city ravaged by kaiju attacks. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the world and action scenes of "Kaiju No. 8," which have been well-received in the anime, will be portrayed in the game. Additionally, the key visual shows Kaiju No. 8 poised with a colossal kaiju-sized fist, ready to strike, in line with the tagline "Break through. A strike from the Kaiju dimension." The "Kaiju No. 8" smartphone and PC game, tentatively titled "Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME," will be free-to-play with in-app purchases and available on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam. Stay tuned for more updates. Title: Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME (tentative title) - Planning, Production, Development, Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc. - Production and Promotion Cooperation: Toho Co., Ltd., Production I.G - Distribution: Akatsuki Games Inc. - Platforms: App Store, Google Play, Steam - Price: Free-to-play (in-app purchases) (C) Defense Corps 3rd Division (C) Matsumoto Naoya / Shueisha (C) Akatsuki Games Inc. / TOHO CO., LTD. / Production I.G