KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME: The Origins of CLOZER Revealed! Prototype Suit Sagan Shinomiya Debuts as New ★5 Character with Special Event and 1,500+ Dimensional Crystal Rewards!

LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, today announced the debut of ★5 [The Resurgent Commander] Sagan Shinomiya. Wearing her original prototype CLOZER suit, this version of Sagan joins the roster as a shield-wielding commander built to buff her allies. Her arrival headlines the new Special Event, “Patchwork Bonds,” a prequel narrative exploring the early days of the organization. By participating, players can earn over 1,500 Dimensional Crystals through missions and challenges.

◆ Special Event [Patchwork Bonds]

The secret anti-Dimensional Kaiju special unit, CLOZER, has been assembled.

Appointed as its captain, Sagan Shinomiya receives a directive from Director General Shinomiya himself: to evaluate the true character of her new subordinates—a squad of global elites who are far from conventional.

Her squad features: a former spec-ops soldier discharged for insubordination; a mysterious beauty with shady connections; a mad scientist harboring dangerous ideals; and an elusive, enigmatic girl from a private military company.

Faced with a team of unruly mavericks whose overpowering personalities constantly clash, Sagan struggles to find her footing as a leader.

How will this unconventional unit forge an unbreakable bond? Discover the definitive origin story of Sagan Shinomiya and the CLOZER members in this special event!

In this Special Event, you can earn:

• Over 1,500 Dimensional Crystals
• The event-limited ★4 Weapon
• An in-game Home background
  …as well as other rewards!

*For more details, please refer to the in-game announcement.

◆ New ★5 Character [The Resurgent Commander] Sagan Shinomiya

★5 [The Resurgent Commander] Sagan Shinomiya joins the battle in this update!

Sagan in the prototype suit from the early days of CLOZER. Reflecting Suited’s idea that the suit should live up to the captain’s title, the prototype is engineered with the ability to enhance her team.

■ New ★5 Character
[The Resurgent Commander] Sagan Shinomiya (Optimal weapon type: Shield)

■ New ★5 Weapon
SH-Nahallud (Shield)

■ Pickup Character Trailer: [The Resurgent Commander] Sagan Shinomiya

https://youtu.be/xF9xgUxRQgg

■ About KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME

• Title: Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME
• Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games Inc., TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.
• Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc.
• Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.
• Distribution: Akatsuki Games Inc.
• Available Platforms: App Store, Google Play Store, Steam®
• Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French
• Price: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
• Copyright Notice:
  © JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
  © Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G
• Official Game Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/en/
• Official Game X: https://x.com/kj8_TheGame_EN
• Official Game YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kj8-TheGame-EN
• App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839
• Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.aktsk.games.kaiju_no8_the_game
• Steam®: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3393070

■ About Anime Kaiju No. 8

Based on the popular manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, serialized on Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha) since 2020, the anime Kaiju No. 8 portrays intense battles between the Japan Defense Force, tasked with eliminating Kaiju, and the monstrous creatures that routinely threaten human lives. In Japan, the original manga has surpassed 19 million copies in circulation (including digital editions), with 16 volumes published to date (as of September 4, 2025).

The Anime Season 1, which aired from April to June 2024, quickly gained massive popularity, ranking No. 1 on domestic daily rankings across major streaming platforms in Japan. Building on that momentum, a theatrical compilation of Season 1, including the side story Hoshina’s Day Off, premiered in Japan on March 28, 2025. Subsequently, the Anime Season 2 aired from July to September 2025. While anticipation continues to build following the announcement of the Final Chapter’s production, the original short animation Narumi’s Week at Work is officially set to stream in Fall 2026, continuing to draw enthusiastic reactions from fans worldwide.

• Official Website: https://kaiju-no8.net/
• Official X: https://x.com/KaijuNo8_O

■ Company Overview: Akatsuki Games Inc.

It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and “why” into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.

In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.

• Official Website: https://games.aktsk.jp/en/
• Founded: December 2021
• Representative: CEO Yuki Totsuka
• Headquarters: 8F oak meguro, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• Business Activities: Game Development & Operations

Please be sure to include the following copyright notice when publishing articles or images related to this release:
© JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
© Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.G

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