Monster Strike Hypes a Mystery 'Way Too Big' Reveal

What happened

Monster Strike (often shortened to 'Monst'), one of Japan's biggest mobile games, set its weekly information broadcast 'Monst News' for June 11, 2026 at 4 PM JST (Japan Standard Time). The episode airs as a pre-recorded YouTube premiere so viewers can watch with live comments. This edition carries a special title, 'Way Too Big News,' an official teaser hinting at a major announcement rather than the usual routine update of new characters and events.

Why it is trending now

The hashtag spiked the day before the broadcast, on June 10, when both the official account and fans posted countdowns and predictions. A parallel trend, roughly 'What Is Oragon Drawing,' centers on the game's mascot Oragon (a round red-and-orange character) sketching an illustration that fans believe hints at the upcoming reveal. Large outdoor ads spotted in Shibuya highlighting the '6/11 16:00' broadcast time added a real-world hype layer that fans shared widely.

How fans reacted

Fans flooded X with template posts reading 'today's Monst News, my hype level is [ ]%,' alongside playful guesses for the reveal. Some cautioned that a teaser is only a teaser and to keep expectations in check.

What to watch next:

The broadcast itself at 4 PM JST on June 11 will confirm whether the 'Way Too Big News' tagline delivers a new character, event, or other announcement. The first-ever collaboration with Hotto Motto (Japan's largest bento chain) also runs through June 30, offering a limited hologram card to buyers.