Monster Strike Introduces Kaguya as HoneyWorks Music Collaboration Becomes a Playable Character

Monster Strike has introduced a new limited character named Kaguya, bringing an unusual collaboration between mobile gaming, Japanese mythology and contemporary pop music into the game. Publisher MIXI confirmed that Kaguya became available through the Super Beast God Festival recruitment event beginning October 30 and continuing until November 5.

The character first appeared anonymously in the music video for Communication-Shy Princess, a song produced by the Japanese music collective HoneyWorks and released earlier this month. The latest announcement reveals that the mysterious girl was actually created as part of Monster Strike's expanding fictional universe. Kaguya draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, combining familiar folklore with science-fiction elements.

Her storyline follows a socially awkward girl who arrives on Earth from the Moon and must develop meaningful relationships within ninety days. Voice actress Yoshino Aoyama provides her dialogue, while additional voice dramas explore Kaguya's relationship with another character named Sakuya. The collaboration also incorporates music directly into gameplay, with the HoneyWorks song appearing during selected activities involving Kaguya.

A promotional campaign offers opportunities to obtain additional rewards through social-media participation. The announcement demonstrates how established mobile games increasingly use music and multimedia storytelling to introduce characters before revealing their in-game identities. That approach can generate curiosity beyond the existing player community. However, Kaguya's availability remains connected to a limited recruitment event, meaning players should check the relevant rules before spending resources.

Apparently Japanese folklore has finally embraced modern technology. Princess Kaguya no longer needs a bamboo stalk to arrive on Earth. A music video and a mobile game will do.