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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!

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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 CrystalsThe event-limited ★4 WeaponAn 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 GAMEPlanning & 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, FrenchPrice: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)Copyright Notice:
© JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA
© Akatsuki Games Inc./TOHO CO., LTD./Production I.GOfficial Game Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/en/Official Game X: https://x.com/kj8_TheGame_ENOfficial Game YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kj8-TheGame-ENApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.aktsk.games.kaiju_no8_the_gameSteam®: 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 2021Representative: CEO Yuki TotsukaHeadquarters: 8F oak meguro, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JapanBusiness 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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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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