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On July 12, 2026, the latest updates for the popular mobile physics-RPG game "Monster Strike" were announced, revealing an upcoming third collaboration with the hit TV anime series "Jujutsu Kaisen." The most talked-about highlight of the announcement is the introduction of "Shin-Jushinka" (True Beast Deification) for collaboration characters for the first time in the game's history. This surprise announcement has triggered a massive wave of excitement and shock among fans on social media. First Collab "Shin-Jushinka" Sparks Surprise and Excitement The announcement revealed that three characters from the first "Jujutsu Kaisen" collaboration will receive "Shin-Jushinka" evolutions, while three characters from the second collaboration will get "Jushinka-Kai" (Beast Deity Ascension-Kai) upgrades. These upgrades are scheduled to go live on Tuesday, July 14, at 12:00 PM. Previously, many players speculated that other m...

The popular mobile action RPG Monster Strike (known affectionately as Monst in Japan) has launched its highly anticipated "Geki-Jushinsai" gacha event, introducing the new exclusive character Alka. To celebrate her arrival, a unique social media campaign has taken X (formerly Twitter) by storm. Alka is a mysterious new character with the intriguing lore of being able to "peer into one's true thoughts during a witch's trial." Leaning into this thematic setting, the official Monster Strike Campaign X account kicked off a creative giveaway where users can "reveal" their secrets. How Many Secrets Do You Have? A Unique Way to Enter The rules of the campaign are delightfully unconventional. To participate, users must quote-repost the official campaign post with the designated hashtag "#モンストアルカ" (Monst Alka) and include the "shushing face" emoji (🤫)—not just once, but as many times as the number of "secrets" they wish to h...

Monster Strike, the wildly popular smartphone action RPG, has captured major attention online with the launch of a social media campaign celebrating its newest limited-time character, Alka. Alka made her debut during the in-game event “Geki-Jushinsai” (Super Divinity Feast). Playing into her lore of “peering into people's true feelings through the Witch's Judgment,” the campaign introduced a unique twist: users were asked to post the “shh” emoji (🤫) for every secret they wanted to keep hidden from her. This playful and quirky concept quickly took off on X (formerly Twitter). Users flocked to join the fun, flooding the platform with the hashtag “#モンストアルカ” alongside strings of “🤫” emojis representing their personal secrets. The sheer volume of participation sent the related terms trending. While character-driven, interactive promotions are a staple of the mobile gaming industry, this campaign's clever blend of a ...

In the popular mobile game Monster Strike (known as Monst in Japan), the results of the recent in-game "Multi Lottery" event have sparked widespread backlash on social media, with players voicing intense frustration over the extremely low drop rates for the exclusive character "Zodiac." The event was structured to encourage cooperative play, allowing players to form groups using the game's multiplayer feature to apply and try to secure rare rewards, including Zodiac. However, the announcement of the results was met with an immediate wave of disappointment online. Reports of failure dominated social media, with users complaining, "I entered with all four of my accounts and didn't get a single one," and "No one in our entire group won." The sheer disparity between expectations and the actual winning percentage has left the community in shock. Because there is currently no other way to acquire Zodiac, the frustration runs deep. Many player...

Hotto Motto, Japan’s largest takeout bento chain, has announced a large-scale collaboration project with the popular smartphone game Monster Strike (Monst), titled ‘Cho Hotto Motto Sai’ (The Super Hotto Motto Festival), set to begin on June 1st. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation over the news. As part of this collaboration, customers who spend 800 yen or more (including tax) will receive a limited-edition hologram card on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, a lottery for exclusive merchandise will be held for members of the ‘My HottoMotto’ loyalty program. Social media platforms are filled with eager comments, such as ‘I’m curious about the card variations’ and ‘I have to get my hands on these.’ Beyond the collaboration, the chain’s new menu items are also drawing significant attention. Hotto Motto has introduced the ‘Imabari Yakibuta Tamago Meshi,’ a recreation of a local specialty from Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. Users have posted enthusiastic reviews, saying...

The popular mobile game "Monster Strike" (often called "Monst") has officially announced a collaboration with the legendary anime series "K-On!", sparking massive buzz across social media. Revealed during the "Monst News" broadcast on April 25, 2026, "K-On!" immediately trended on X (formerly Twitter) following the announcement. Fans reacted with a mix of surprise and joy, with comments like "I can't believe K-On! is coming now!" and "This was my youth—I'm so hyped." As more than 15 years have passed since the original TV broadcast, the series remains a deeply nostalgic title for many who remember it sparking a nationwide boom in musical instruments and anime "pilgrimages." However, the announcement also highlighted a generational gap. Some younger users in their teens and early twenties admitted, "I know the name, but I've never actually seen it," or questioned, "Why this series ...

The highly anticipated second collaboration between the popular anime "Oshi no Ko" and the immensely popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (Monst) has announced that "Kamiki Hikaru," a pivotal character from the series, will descend into the game as a "Chō Kyūkyoku Quest" (Ultimate Extreme Quest), sparking a massive reaction on social media. According to the official Monster Strike announcement, the "Kamiki Hikaru" Chō Kyūkyoku Quest will be permanently available from 7:00 PM JST on February 23rd. This news has elicited numerous surprised reactions from fans, with comments such as "Oh!? They're really releasing Kamiki Hikaru!?" and "Kamiki Hikaru trending, lol." What's garnering particular attention are the strong emotions users harbor towards Kamiki Hikaru. Social media is overflowing with fans, familiar with the series' narrative, expressing an extraordinary drive and "vendetta" to defeat h...

The second collaboration between the popular anime "Oshi no Ko" and the immensely popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (hereinafter, MonSt) is generating significant buzz on social media. This collaboration, happening approximately two years after the previous one, has ignited high expectations and fervor among many users immediately following its announcement. A major highlight of this collaboration is the new appearance of the main character, Ai, whose performance is drawing particular attention. On X (formerly Twitter), comments like "Ai's stats are perfect for Degene, a 'Gogetsu' quest" and "With Super Anti-Gravity Barrier, All-Element Slayer, Friendship Boost EL, and Wall SS Shorten, she's already meta-breaking" are rampant, with countless users expressing their disbelief at her being "too strong." Additionally, MEM-cho is deemed suitable for the 4th stage of "Hakai no Hoshizuka" and "Ipuekuti no ...

The highly popular game "Monster Strike" has announced its first major collaboration with the "Macross" series, generating significant buzz on social media. The participation of "Macross 7" in particular has been met with enthusiastic welcomes from long-time fans, while also sparking a variety of opinions. Mixi, Inc.'s smartphone game "Monster Strike" (Monst) announced that it will hold a collaboration event with three "Macross" titles—"Macross 7," "Macross Frontier," and "Macross Delta"—starting December 14th (Sunday) at 12:00 PM JST. This announcement, made via the official Monst X (formerly Twitter) account and "Monst News," quickly dominated trending topics. Among the announcements, the participation of "Macross 7," which began airing in 1994, garnered particular attention. On X, numerous voices expressed surprise and excitement, with comments such as "Huh? Macross 7? What...

The popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (commonly known as MonSt) is currently running a limited-time mission that has garnered significant attention on X (formerly Twitter). The hashtag "#Orb10Discount" has trended, and many users are actively exchanging information about the campaign's appeal. This campaign allows players to earn a total of three "10-pull Gacha Discount Tickets" by clearing limited-time missions. These tickets enable them to perform a 10-pull gacha at the exceptionally favorable condition of "10 Orbs discounted," which has significantly boosted its popularity. On X, hashtags like "#MonSt" and "#10pullGachaDiscountTicket" are widely used, with numerous posts encouraging participation in the campaign, often accompanied by phrases such as "Don't miss this opportunity!" and "Great deals from MonSt!" Users appear highly motivated to complete missions, eager not to miss the chance ...

The popular smartphone game "Monster Strike (Monst)" has announced a rerun of its collaboration event with the beloved anime series "Yu-Gi-Oh!", generating significant buzz on social media. Many fans are unable to contain their excitement for this long-awaited re-collaboration, which comes approximately six and a half years after the previous one. Following this collaboration announcement, numerous enthusiastic posts have flooded X (formerly Twitter), with comments like "The Yu-Gi-Oh! collab is seriously hype!" and "Been waiting years for this re-collab!" Notably, there were also comments reflecting the passage of time, such as "It's funny that characters from the first collaboration are getting 'Beastification' upgrades instead of 'Beastification Kai' (Reformation)," referring to characters who hadn't received their Beastification power-up during the previous event. Furthermore, the reveal of new characters fr...

Popular smartphone game “Monster Strike” (Monst) announced its second collaboration with the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh!” series, set to begin on November 15 at 12:00 PM (JST). This announcement has sparked a flurry of enthusiastic posts on social media regarding “Beastification.” Marking the second collaboration in six and a half years, the highly anticipated “Beastification” for characters from the first collaboration has been unveiled, generating significant buzz among fans. The “Beastification” of the protagonist, Yugi, has garnered particular attention. One user exclaimed, “Yugi’s Beastification having 8 abilities is insane lol, I feel like he has the best stats among all the first-wave characters!” unable to hide their surprise at his exceptional performance. Voices of joy also erupted for Seto Kaiba’s “Beastification,” with comments like, “It’s finally here!!!! My Seto Kaiba has Beastified!!!!!” and expectations are high for the evolution of his in-game illustration. A wide range of char...

The popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (Monst) has announced the "Beast Form" evolution of its long-loved character, "Izanami," generating a massive buzz on the SNS platform X (formerly Twitter). Many users expressed surprise and joy at the phrase "Izanami Beast Form Evolution," garnering enough attention to become a trending topic. Izanami was one of the first characters introduced in the 'Extreme' series, one of Monster Strike's earliest and most challenging quests. Her Beast Form evolution thus holds special significance for veteran players. Posts like "Even I, who haven't played Monster Strike in a while, did a double-take at Izanami's Beast Form evolution" and "Seriously, the last bit about Izanami completely took me by surprise" indicate the announcement's impact on many users. Users are now buzzing with anticipation for Izanami's performance post-evolution, wondering if she will "r...

The popular anime series "Monogatari Series" and the smartphone game "Monster Strike (Monst)" have announced the highly anticipated second installment of their collaboration. This news instantly trended on the social media platform "X," with numerous fans expressing their joy and excitement. According to the official announcement from Monst, collaboration characters were introduced during "Monst News," eliciting immediate reactions from fans. Posts such as "So happy about the Monogatari Series collab," "So grateful," and "The nostalgic Monogatari Series is so exciting" quickly flooded in. Notably, with several years having passed since the first collaboration, there were many joyful comments from new and returning players, including "Happy because I wasn't playing Monst" and "I wasn't playing Monst eight years ago." Some users even expressed deep affection for the series, saying, "The...

The popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (Monst) launched a new event today, August 15th, called "Orb Jackpot Roulette," which is generating significant buzz, especially on social media. The "Orb Jackpot Roulette" is part of a campaign titled "Showa 100th Anniversary MonSt." Players earn "Orb Points" by completing login missions and event quests, which they can then freely allocate to a roulette wheel. This single-spin roulette offers a chance to win up to 400 Orbs, challenging players' strategy and luck in deciding how many points to assign to each number. On social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag "#OrbJackpotRoulette" is trending, with many users posting their roulette results. Winning reports vary widely: some express joy over large wins, like "Won [300] Orbs!! So satisfying to hit it big on the high-stakes roulette board!!" while others report solid victories, such as "Won [100]...

Atlus's popular juvenile RPG "Persona 5" continues to expand its popularity even nine years after its release in 2016. What's particularly drawing attention is the announcement of a major collaboration event with the popular mobile game "Monster Strike" (Monst). This announcement quickly spread across the social media platform "X" and ranked high on Yahoo! Trend Words, creating a significant buzz. Upon the official "Monster Strike" account announcing "A collaboration event with 'Persona 5 The Royal' has been decided," many Monst users and Persona fans erupted in joy. Numerous enthusiastic comments like "I cried because the Monst collaboration is too divine" and "It's so exciting" were seen, with some users even remarking that "more money was spent on this than on One Piece," highlighting the significant effort put into the collaboration. In particular, the Strike Shot (SS) animations fo...

Popular smartphone game 'Monster Strike' (Monst) is currently drawing significant user attention with its 'Again Gacha' event. Titled 'Showa Hyakunen Monst,' this event is remarkably generous, offering up to 200 free gacha pulls. Social media is abuzz with hashtags like '#MonstAgeAge' and '#AgainGacha,' creating a frenzy of excitement. The 'Again Gacha' is a limited-time event running from August 9th to August 23rd. Users can choose from three courses to pull gacha: 'Challenge,' 'Regular,' and 'Safety.' Key highlights include a guaranteed limited character in the final 10-pull and the potential to reach up to 200 pulls. The Safety course guarantees 70 pulls, making the event enjoyable for both beginners and advanced players. On X (formerly Twitter), numerous joyful user reactions have already been posted. Users who chose the 'Challenge' course, such as NAKAJI (卍～NAKAJI～卍), reported achieving '200 pulls,...

The currently running "Showa Hyakunen Monst Again Gacha" in the popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (Monst) is creating a significant buzz among users. This "Again Gacha" event, held for a limited time until August 23rd, offers an extraordinary package: up to 200 free gacha pulls, and a luxurious guarantee that the last 10 pulls will secure one limited character. Participants can choose one of three courses to challenge the gacha: "Regular" (10-200 pulls), "Safety" (guaranteed 70 pulls), or "Challenge" (10, 100, or rarely 200 pulls). On SNS platform X (formerly Twitter), many users are reporting their gacha results with hashtags like '#Showa100Monst', '#AgainGacha', and '#MonstAgeAge', showing significant excitement. Posts include numerous joyful exclamations such as '100 pulls achieved!' and 'Managed 200 pulls!', with particular attention drawn to users who hit the maximum pulls in...

The popular smartphone game "Monster Strike" (MonSuto) has launched a special campaign to commemorate its major event, "DREAMDAZE III". In this campaign, users can obtain a "10-draw Gacha Discount Ticket". By using this ticket, players can perform eligible 10-draw Gachas at a discount equivalent to "10 Orbs" off the usual Orb consumption. These discount tickets can be acquired by clearing limited-time missions, with a chance to obtain up to three tickets in total. This allows users to perform up to three 10-draw Gachas with fewer Orbs than usual, making it an excellent opportunity to acquire desired characters. The management is encouraging many users to take advantage of this beneficial opportunity and enjoy MonSuto. The context "Monster Strike" (often abbreviated as "MonSuto") is a highly popular mobile game in Japan, known for its unique blend of pinball-style combat and RPG elements. Like many free-to-play mobile games, it...