Monster Strike, the smartphone pull-and-hunt RPG from MIXI, Inc., is holding the online event "MONST FREAK 2026 13th Anniversary Party" (MONST FREAK 2026) on September 26 (Saturday) and 27 (Sunday), 2026, on the Monster Strike official YouTube channel.
MONST FREAK 2026 delivers a grand celebration of Monster Strike's 13th anniversary, with stage content such as "Behind the Scenes of 神獣の聖域," spotlighting the making of the game; "M4 FIGHT CLUB vs. 黎絶セレボラ," where M4 takes on the new 黎絶; "M4 Additional Member Audition: Passing Members Announced," revealing the newly reborn M4 lineup; and "Monster Strike News," bringing viewers the latest updates on the game.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | MONST FREAK 2026 13th Anniversary Party (online event) |
| Date & Time | September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 3:00 PM September 27, 2026 (Sunday), 3:30 PM |
| Streaming Channel | Monster Strike Official YouTube Channel September 26 (Sat) 3:00 PM: https://youtube.com/live/i2PaLdvSESY September 27 (Sun) 3:30 PM: https://youtube.com/live/RjbFSsaGf0Y |
| Organizer | MIXI, Inc. |
Merchandise related to MONST FREAK 2026 has gone on sale today at the official online store, Monstore. For details, check the announcement on the official Monster Strike website.
Official News Page: https://www.monster-strike.com/entertainment-news/20260917_1.html
Stage Content — September 26 (Saturday)
Win With Love and Knowledge! Quiz: Your Favorite Monster!
If it's about your favorite Monster Strike character, you should be able to answer anything! Thirteen challengers take on questions all about their favorite characters!
Viewers can also join the quiz through "MONST-LINK"* — aim for a perfect score!
*Details will be announced at a later date.
MC: ゆきのしん
Cast: イトゥリアン, Oshima Yosuke, Kedora, Shiro, Tarzan Babazono, Tiger Sakurai, Chunii, Tetsu, Penpen, ぼた餅, Miyabo, YUMI, Rirukey
M4 Additional Member Audition: Passing Members Announced
The new additional members of M4 have finally been decided. Don't miss the moment the reborn M4 is born!
MC: テルーマン, ぱなえ
M4: Tiger Sakurai, Miyabo, Penpen, Kedora
M4 Candidates: エルニーTOSSY, かずまる, かもめ, ぐみちゃん, Milktea., Mofnak, りあぐー, ろこた
M4 FIGHT CLUB vs. 黎絶セレボラ
The new 黎絶 "セレボラ" makes its first appearance! M4, the four-member team known for being great at Monster Strike, takes on this new formidable enemy!
MC: Amichol, テルーマン
M4: Tiger Sakurai, Miyabo, Penpen, Kedora
Monster Strike News
The latest Monster Strike updates will be revealed in two parts — first half and second half! Packed with news you won't want to miss!
Stage Content — September 27 (Sunday)
Push Past Your Limits! Taking On High-Difficulty Quests
Challengers take on high-difficulty quests under a variety of conditions! Will they manage to clear them!?
MC: Homareon
Cast: Abemikako, Oshima Yosuke, The Touch, Tiger Sakurai, Chunii, Tetsu, ぼた餅, Miyabo
High-Difficulty Quest Rankings Etched in History
Monster Strike has seen countless high-difficulty quests etched into its history. Based on a user survey, the top 13 will be counted down in ranking order! Which quest will come out on top!?
MC: Tarzan Babazono, Yukansa
Cast: Kedora, Shiro, Penpen, YUMI
Behind the Scenes of 神獣の聖域
"神獣の聖域" springs back into motion after roughly six years. This segment unpacks the background and behind-the-scenes story leading up to the new area's addition — plus a live orchestral studio performance created especially for the occasion!
MC: Amichol
Cast: Shiro, Tiger Sakurai
Monster Strike News
The latest Monster Strike updates will be revealed in two parts — first half and second half! Packed with news you won't want to miss!
Limited-Time Good Job Stamps
To celebrate the event, commemorative Good Job stamps can be redeemed for 2 paid Orbs each. Five original illustrations by illustrator Ryosuke Takeuchi will be available as limited-time Good Job stamps.
Redemption Period: September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 4:00 AM – October 27, 2026 (Tuesday), 3:59 AM
How to Redeem: In-game, go to "Shop" → "Good Job Stamp Exchange" to redeem each stamp for 2 paid Orbs.
MONST FREAK 2026 Merchandise Now Available at Monstore
Merchandise commemorating the event went on sale today, September 17 (Thursday), at the official online store, Monstore. Orders with payment completed by 11:59 PM on September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday) will arrive by September 25, 2026 (Friday).
*Some remote islands are excluded from this delivery schedule.
The MONST FREAK 2026 Hologram Acrylic Keychain and MONST FREAK 2026 Face Towel, both commemorative MONST FREAK items, cannot be purchased together with other merchandise. However, purchasing the two of them together is possible.
Official Online Store, Monstore: https://monstore.monster-strike.com/collections/freak_jizen_202609?utm_campaign=202608_freak2026-jizen-202609&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_source=pr
MONST FREAK 2026 Hologram Acrylic Keychain: ¥800 (tax included)
MONST FREAK 2026 Face Towel: ¥2,200 (tax included)
About the App
- Game Title: Monster Strike
- Category: Game (Action RPG)
- Price: Free to play (some paid items / in-app purchases available)
- Compatible Devices (OS):
- iOS: iOS 15.0 or later
- Android: Android 7.0 or later (versions below 7.0 not supported)
- How to Download: Search for "Monster Strike" in each store
About Monster Strike
https://www.monster-strike.com
A refreshing action RPG that anyone can easily enjoy, leveraging smartphone features. Players pull back their monsters with their fingers and flick them to hit enemy monsters in this turn-based game. By skillfully utilizing "bounces" off walls and "collisions" with monsters, players can clear quests. The game features cooperative play (multiplayer) allowing up to four people playing together at once. Since launching in October 2013, it has been used by many players, and total users worldwide surpassed 66 million as of August 2026.
