Short, Sweet, But Little to Complete in Kaichu — The Kaiju Dating Sim

Before it all kicks off, players get to choose Gigachu’s pronouns from an extensive selection. I went with she/her, but other options included ze/zir, ae/aer, and the very on-theme chu/chu. The game’s general story is told through news bulletins by co-anchors Brevity Ormes and Lucky Cole. Reporting on Gigachu as she emerges from the ocean, they reveal that numerous kaiju have appeared all over the world and are looking for love. From satellite footage, players move Gigachu around the world map and choose any of the six available kaiju to start dating. In my first playthrough I chose to pursue Garuden, a large, red bird-like kaiju located in Africa. Other potential dates include (but are not limited to) a volcano woman, a giant moth made of leaves, and a mushroom… thing. Something for everyone.

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