Fans of Kaiju No. 8 will have another chance to go hands-on with the upcoming game adaptation later this week at Anime NYC 2025. The title, developed by Akatsuki Games, was first made playable at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, and will now be featured again at the East Coast convention ahead of its official release.
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is scheduled to launch globally on August 31, and the game has already surpassed 850,000 pre-registrations worldwide. You can watch the recent trailer below.
At Booth #1907 inside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, fans will be able to try out the demo and take part in several activities, including:
- Playable demo stations featuring cinematic kaiju battles and “Ultimate” moves.
- Exclusive giveaways, including microfiber cloths and character stickers.
- A photo station for creating personalized Japan Defense Force–style ID cards.
- An LED video wall displaying trailers and gameplay footage.
Anime NYC will run from August 21 to August 24, giving one of the last opportunities for fans to preview the game before it launches at the end of the month.
The Kaiju No. 8 manga has over 18 million copies printed and distributed in Japan, including digital editions, over a total of 15 volumes. The manga ended last month with Chapter 129. Its anime adaptation premiered in 2024 and has since grown in international popularity, with the second season streaming since July 19, 2025.
Source: Press Release
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