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Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas

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Anniversary Pickup Gachas

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Anniversary Step-Up Gachas

Update

Data Update & Event Preview

Gacha

Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Blunt/Shot/Slash] Now Available!

Event

1st Anniversary Campaign Round 4!

Gacha

[Limited] Suited Pickup Gacha Now Available!

News

New Limited-Time Shop Arrival: 1st Anniv. Packs Round 4!

Event

Large Conquest: Resonant Dual Strike Now Available!

Event

Training: Credit—2x Rewards Campaign Now Available!

Event

Training: Unimaterial—2x Rewards Campaign Now Available!

Gacha

[Limited] Hikari Shinomiya Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

Update

[Updated] Data Update & Event Preview

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[Limited] Wang Meixing Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

Event

Kaiju Rush Now Available!

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[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

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Rin Shinonome Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

News

Unlock Potential: New Eligible Characters Added!

Event

Fierce Battle Area (Limited): Sequence of Lightning Speed Now Available!

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Iharu Furuhashi Pickup Gacha Now Available!

News

New Packs Available Upon Meeting Conditions!

News

New Trainings: Spider-Type Kaiju β & Paraves-Type/Casques Added!

Event

Main Story Part 2 Ch. 1 Release & Celebration Event

News

Defense Force Pass Now Available!

News

Monthly Items Reset

Update

Version 2.1.1 Update Now Live

Event

Dimensional Swarm Disaster Season 1 Now Available!

Known Issue

[Updated] Regarding Currently Confirmed Issues

Event

[Updated] Fierce Battle Area (Permanent): New Stages Added to High Difficulty!

Event

1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions Round 2 Now Available!

News

New Packs Available Upon Meeting Conditions!

Gacha

[1st Anniversary] 8 Free Pulls Daily Gacha Now Available!

Known Issue

[Updated] [Title Revised] Regarding Progression Issues on Certain Devices

News

[Updated] New Packs Available Upon Meeting Conditions!

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[Updated] Ad Watch Gacha Now Available!

Important

Account Linking Recommended

News

New Shop Arrival: Defense Force Support Special Pack!

News

PC (Steam®) Version Now Available!

Important

Official Release & Pre-Registration Rewards

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Release Celebration Items—Value Items Now On Sale!

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Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas

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Anniversary Pickup Gachas

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Anniversary Step-Up Gachas

Gacha

Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha [Blunt/Shot/Slash] Now Available!

Event

1st Anniversary Campaign Round 4!

Gacha

[Limited] Suited Pickup Gacha Now Available!

News

New Limited-Time Shop Arrival: 1st Anniv. Packs Round 4!

Event

Large Conquest: Resonant Dual Strike Now Available!

Event

Training: Credit—2x Rewards Campaign Now Available!

Event

Training: Unimaterial—2x Rewards Campaign Now Available!

Gacha

[Limited] Hikari Shinomiya Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

Gacha

[Limited] Wang Meixing Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

Event

Kaiju Rush Now Available!

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[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

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Rin Shinonome Pickup Gacha Rerun Now Available!

News

Unlock Potential: New Eligible Characters Added!

Event

Fierce Battle Area (Limited): Sequence of Lightning Speed Now Available!

Gacha

Iharu Furuhashi Pickup Gacha Now Available!

News

New Packs Available Upon Meeting Conditions!

News

New Trainings: Spider-Type Kaiju β & Paraves-Type/Casques Added!

Event

Main Story Part 2 Ch. 1 Release & Celebration Event

News

Defense Force Pass Now Available!

News

Monthly Items Reset

Event

Dimensional Swarm Disaster Season 1 Now Available!

Event

[Updated] Fierce Battle Area (Permanent): New Stages Added to High Difficulty!

Event

1st Anniv. THE GAME Missions Round 2 Now Available!

News

New Packs Available Upon Meeting Conditions!

Gacha

[1st Anniversary] 8 Free Pulls Daily Gacha Now Available!

News

[Updated] New Packs Available Upon Meeting Conditions!

Gacha

[Updated] Ad Watch Gacha Now Available!

News

New Shop Arrival: Defense Force Support Special Pack!

News

PC (Steam®) Version Now Available!

News

Release Celebration Items—Value Items Now On Sale!

Update

Data Update & Event Preview

Update

[Updated] Data Update & Event Preview

Update

Version 2.1.1 Update Now Live

Known Issue

[Updated] Regarding Currently Confirmed Issues

Known Issue

[Updated] [Title Revised] Regarding Progression Issues on Certain Devices

Important

Account Linking Recommended

Important

Official Release & Pre-Registration Rewards

2026-08-05T12:00:00Z

Anniversary Pickup Gachas

Thank you for playing KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME.

Thanks to your support, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME has reached its 1st Anniversary milestone!

We truly appreciate each and every one of our players.

For the 1st Anniversary, Pickup Gacha reruns featuring ★5 characters previously on pickup will be available.

Upcoming Pickup Gacha Reruns

Gacha Name

Scheduled Dates

[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

2026-08-01T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-31T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Zoee Wanderfalke Pickup Gacha

2026-08-07T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-17T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Suited Pickup Gacha

2026-08-17T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-28T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Haruichi Izumo Pickup Gacha

2026-08-17T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-28T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Kaiju No. 8 Pickup Gacha

2026-08-20T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-10T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Akari Minase Pickup Gacha

2026-08-28T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-05T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

2026-08-28T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-05T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Akari Minase Pickup Gacha

2026-08-31T06:00:00Z - 2026-09-11T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

2026-09-05T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-12T02:59:59Z

Rin Shinonome Pickup Gacha

2026-09-05T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-12T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Wang Meixing Pickup Gacha

2026-09-10T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-21T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Hikari Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

2026-09-12T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-19T02:59:59Z

Soichiro Hoshina Pickup Gacha

2026-09-19T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-26T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Jura Igarashi Pickup Gacha

2026-09-20T03:00:00Z - 2026-10-01T02:59:59Z

[Limited] Gen Narumi Pickup Gacha

2026-09-26T03:00:00Z - 2026-10-03T02:59:59Z

Pickup Gacha Overview

[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-01T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-31T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Over Limit] Sagan Shinomiya (Optimal weapon type: Spear)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

Lc-Anorollal (Spear)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon Lc-Rhinoceros 01 (Spear) and the ★3 weapon Standard Spear (Spear), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

*The ★4 weapon Lc-Rhinoceros 01 (Spear) is also available for exchange at the Step-Up Gacha Card Exchange Shop during the anniversary period.

[Limited] Zoee Wanderfalke Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-07T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-17T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[The Weapon Unsealed] Zoee Wanderfalke (Optimal weapon type: Ride-Frame)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

RF-Mruwdnil (Ride-Frame)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon RF-Judith (Ride-Frame) and the ★3 weapon Sustained Combat Ride-Frame (Ride-Frame), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas.

[Limited] Suited Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-17T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-28T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Unbridled Curiosity] Suited (Optimal weapon type: Hammer)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

HM-Eporhtnacyl (Hammer)

 

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon HM-Holdem (Hammer), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

[Limited] Haruichi Izumo Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-17T03:00:00Z - 2026-08-28T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Calculated Choice] Haruichi Izumo (Optimal weapon type: Bow)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

AW-Kokyab (Bow)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon AW-Scopone (Bow) and the ★3 weapon Standard Bow (Bow), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas.

[Limited] Kaiju No. 8 Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-20T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-10T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Scorching Variant] Kaiju No. 8

*This character cannot equip weapons and uniparts.

*The character listed above is available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

[Limited] Akari Minase Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-28T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-05T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Synchro Aptitude] Akari Minase (Optimal weapon type: Assault Rifle)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

AR-Hgrumis (Assault Rifle)

*The character and weapon listed above are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas.

[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-28T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-05T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Dimensionally Distorted Destiny] Sagan Shinomiya (Optimal weapon type: Shield)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

SH-Iuggnil (Shield)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon SH-Euchre (Shield) and the ★3 weapon Heavy Duty Shield (Shield), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

[Limited] Akari Minase Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-08-31T06:00:00Z - 2026-09-11T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Festive Christmas] Akari Minase (Optimal weapon type: Assault Rifle)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

AR-Xmas 25 (Assault Rifle)

*The character and weapon listed above are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

[Limited] Sagan Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-05T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-12T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[The Resurgent Commander] Sagan Shinomiya (Optimal weapon type: Shield)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

SH-Nahallud (Shield)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon SH-Euchre (Shield) and the ★3 weapon Heavy Duty Shield (Shield), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas.

Rin Shinonome Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-05T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-12T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Cross-Forged Refinement] Rin Shinonome (Optimal weapon type: Gatling Gun)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

GG-Rinfaf (Gatling Gun)

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas.

[Limited] Wang Meixing Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-10T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-21T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Negotiator of Wit and Charm] Wang Meixing (Optimal weapon type: Assault Rifle)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

AR-Gnijiluh (Assault Rifle)

*The character and weapon listed above are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

[Limited] Hikari Shinomiya Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-12T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-19T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[The Valkyrie] Hikari Shinomiya (Optimal weapon type: Spear)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

Lc-0039 (Spear)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon Lc-Rhinoceros 01 (Spear) and the ★3 weapon Standard Spear (Spear), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

Soichiro Hoshina Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-19T03:00:00Z - 2026-09-26T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Keystone of Western Japan] Soichiro Hoshina (Optimal weapon type: Assault Rifle)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

AR-6710 (Assault Rifle)

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas and Anniversary Paid-Only ★5 Guaranteed Gachas.

[Limited] Jura Igarashi Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-20T03:00:00Z - 2026-10-01T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Grit and Duty] Jura Igarashi (Optimal weapon type: Iron Ball)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

SB-7137 (Iron Ball)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon SB-Stegosaurus 38 (Iron Ball) and the ★3 weapon Standard Iron Ball (Iron Ball), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

[Limited] Gen Narumi Pickup Gacha

■ Availability Period

2026-09-26T03:00:00Z - 2026-10-03T02:59:59Z

■ Featured ★5 Character

[Sky-Piercing Bolt] Gen Narumi (Optimal weapon type: Gunsword)

■ Featured ★5 Weapon

GS-Aremihc (Gunsword)

*The character and weapon listed above, as well as the ★4 weapon GS-Walrus 92 (Gunsword), are available for a limited time in this gacha.

*The character and weapon listed above will also be available in select Anniversary Step-Up Gachas. For more details, please check Anniversary Step-Up Gachas.

Pickup Gacha Details

Pickup Gacha Medals

For every pull you perform in the "Pickup" gacha type (hereinafter referred to as Pickup Gacha), you will receive 1 Pickup Gacha Medal. The Medals can be exchanged at the Shop for eligible ★5 characters and ★5/★4 weapons.

*You can also earn Pickup Gacha Medals when you use Gacha Tickets to pull.

*Pickup Gacha Medals do not have an expiration date.

*The items available for exchange with Pickup Gacha Medals will be updated periodically. Please refer to the "Exchange Period" at the beginning of each Pickup Gacha announcement for the exchange periods.

Guaranteed ★4 or Higher Character

In Pickup Gacha, if you perform 9 pulls that all result in weapons, your next Pickup Gacha pull is guaranteed to be a ★4 or higher character.

For details on available characters, please refer to Gacha > Appearance Rates/History > Appearance Rates > Appearance Rates for Guaranteed ★4 or Higher Character.

*This guarantee applies whether you perform a 10-pull or 10 single pulls.

*This guarantee also applies whether you perform 10 pulls on the same Pickup Gacha or a total of 10 pulls across different Pickup Gachas.

*You can check your past gacha results by going to Gacha > Appearance Rates/History > History.

*Gacha results from the "Standard," "Special," or "Ad" type gachas do not affect this guarantee setting. You can check the gacha type on the Gacha screen and in Gacha > Appearance Rates/History > History.

Obtaining Duplicate Characters

When you obtain a character you already own, the duplicate copy will automatically be converted into Encounter Stones, Apatite Petals, and/or Talent Shards based on their rarity and how many times you've obtained them. Encounter Stones can be exchanged for various items in the Shop, while Talent Shards can be used to Ascend characters. Apatite Petals can be exchanged for select ★5 characters in the Shop.

Rarity

Acquisition Count

Items Received

★5

2nd to 7th

・Character-specific Talent Shard x1

・Encounter Stone x40

8th and beyond

・Apatite Petal x1

・Encounter Stone x100

★4

2nd to 7th

・Character-specific Talent Shard x1

・Encounter Stone x8

8th and beyond

・Encounter Stone x20

Obtaining Weapons

When you obtain a weapon, you will receive Encounter Stones based on its rarity. Encounter Stones can be exchanged for various items in the Shop.

Weapon Rarity

Items Received

★5

・Encounter Stone x40

★4

・Encounter Stone x8

★3

・Encounter Stone x2

*If your weapon storage is full, any weapons and Encounter Stones you receive from Gacha will be sent to your Mail.
*Unlike characters, when you obtain a weapon you already own, the duplicate copy will not be automatically converted.

In addition, you can obtain Refinement Crystals by disassembling ★5 weapons from Gacha. Refinement Crystals can be used to amplify weapons or exchange for certain ★5 weapons in the Shop. For more details, please go to Gacha > Weapon Exchange.

*To disassemble weapons, open up the global menu on the top right of the Home screen > Storage.

*Weapon Exchange will be limited to 1 time per month, and will reset on the 1st day of every month at 04:00 JST.

Important

  • For details on appearance rates, please refer to Gacha > Appearance Rates/History > Appearance Rates.
  • The availability period and content are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Pickup characters and weapons may be available again or be on pickup in a future Gacha, Shop, etc.