"The Battle Cats" Limited-Time Rare Gacha "Goku Senbatsusai" Event Announcement
PONOS has announced the limited-time rare gacha event "Goku Senbatsusai" for its popular smartphone game "The Battle Cats," held from May 9, 2026, as part of its 13.5th-anniversary celebration. It features exclusive characters and numerous campaigns to boost game engagement.
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PONOS Corporation (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative Director: Yoritsune Tsujiko; hereinafter "PONOS") announced that the rare gacha event "Goku Senbatsusai" will begin in its smartphone game app "The Battle Cats" from 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The rare gacha event "Goku Senbatsusai" is here!
"Goku Senbatsusai," featuring characters representing various rare gacha series, will be held.
In "Goku Senbatsusai," limited characters "Black Chibi Cat Valkyrie" and "Cat Seven Lucky Gods" will appear, in addition to "Agent Staahl."
13.5th Anniversary Gacha "Goku Senbatsusai" Event Period (Scheduled):
May 9, 2026 (Sat) 11:00 AM ～ May 13, 2026 (Wed) 10:59 AM
Other 13.5th Anniversary events are still ongoing!
・Super advantageous "Grand Thanks Pack" and "Super Limited Sale" for the 13.5th Anniversary will be sold for a limited time.
Sale period is scheduled from May 1, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM ～ May 16, 2026 (Sat) 10:59 AM!
・"Metakuma's Great Counterattack" where you can get Nyanko Tickets by clearing stages!
・Test your skills with the strongest character formation! Limited-time ranking stage in "Cat Dojo"!
・Limited enemy characters appear!? Revival of the limited stage "Golden Week"!
・13.5th Anniversary "Birthday Present!" stage where you can get 20 Cat Cans by clearing stages!
・Get massive experience points! "Super Guerilla XP Special" held!
・Limited enemy characters from monthly events revive and co-star in super-difficult stages! "Monthly Event All-Stars" held!
・Get up to 30 million experience points by clearing! "Monthly Event All-Stars Grand Gathering Festival" held!
・"Legend Tickets" usable for the "Legend Gacha," which guarantees a Super Rare or higher character, are on sale!
・13th Anniversary Limited EX character "Rare Gacha Cat" is available in an advantageous Cat Can pack!
・"Treasure Fest Festival" held! Treasure appearance rate in Japan, Future, and Space chapters is significantly UP for a limited time!
・"Super Cat's Eye Cave," a limited-time area in Gamatoto Expedition where you can get more Cat's Eyes than usual, appears!
Event period is scheduled from May 1, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM ～ May 15, 2026 (Fri) 10:59 AM!
・Get 10 Rare Tickets & 10 Nyanko Tickets for 30 days of login! Anniversary Login Stamp Campaign held!
Event period is scheduled from April 17, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM ～ October 15, 2026 (Thu) 10:59 AM!
・Many other events are also being held! Please check the in-app announcement page for details.
"The Battle Cats" Overview
"The Battle Cats" is a tower defense game for iOS and Android. Players form teams of "Cats" with various abilities to invade different regions. Since its release in 2012, its unique characters and distinctive world view have been supported by many customers not only in Japan but also around the world. We will continue to actively engage in diverse media developments and collaborations.
Title
"The Battle Cats"
Genre
Tower Defense
Compatible OS
iOS/Android
Release Date
November 15, 2012 (Thu)
Price
Basic Free (partially paid)
Official Website
https://www.ponos.jp/games/thebattlecats/
Official Portal Site
https://battlecats.club/
Copyright Notice
©PONOS Corp. all rights reserved.
About PONOS
Since its establishment in 1990, PONOS has consistently contributed to the development of entertainment culture through games. With the motto, "Don't create what is demanded, create more than that," we value adding unique value that only we can create within what is sought. Currently, we are developing our business centered on original game development for smart devices, and our flagship title "The Battle Cats" has surpassed 111.11 million cumulative downloads (as of March 2026), enjoyed by many customers.
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The rare gacha event "Goku Senbatsusai" is here!
"Goku Senbatsusai," featuring characters representing various rare gacha series, will be held.
In "Goku Senbatsusai," limited characters "Black Chibi Cat Valkyrie" and "Cat Seven Lucky Gods" will appear, in addition to "Agent Staahl."
13.5th Anniversary Gacha "Goku Senbatsusai" Event Period (Scheduled):
May 9, 2026 (Sat) 11:00 AM ～ May 13, 2026 (Wed) 10:59 AM
Other 13.5th Anniversary events are still ongoing!
・Super advantageous "Grand Thanks Pack" and "Super Limited Sale" for the 13.5th Anniversary will be sold for a limited time.
Sale period is scheduled from May 1, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM ～ May 16, 2026 (Sat) 10:59 AM!
・"Metakuma's Great Counterattack" where you can get Nyanko Tickets by clearing stages!
・Test your skills with the strongest character formation! Limited-time ranking stage in "Cat Dojo"!
・Limited enemy characters appear!? Revival of the limited stage "Golden Week"!
・13.5th Anniversary "Birthday Present!" stage where you can get 20 Cat Cans by clearing stages!
・Get massive experience points! "Super Guerilla XP Special" held!
・Limited enemy characters from monthly events revive and co-star in super-difficult stages! "Monthly Event All-Stars" held!
・Get up to 30 million experience points by clearing! "Monthly Event All-Stars Grand Gathering Festival" held!
・"Legend Tickets" usable for the "Legend Gacha," which guarantees a Super Rare or higher character, are on sale!
・13th Anniversary Limited EX character "Rare Gacha Cat" is available in an advantageous Cat Can pack!
・"Treasure Fest Festival" held! Treasure appearance rate in Japan, Future, and Space chapters is significantly UP for a limited time!
・"Super Cat's Eye Cave," a limited-time area in Gamatoto Expedition where you can get more Cat's Eyes than usual, appears!
Event period is scheduled from May 1, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM ～ May 15, 2026 (Fri) 10:59 AM!
・Get 10 Rare Tickets & 10 Nyanko Tickets for 30 days of login! Anniversary Login Stamp Campaign held!
Event period is scheduled from April 17, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM ～ October 15, 2026 (Thu) 10:59 AM!
・Many other events are also being held! Please check the in-app announcement page for details.
"The Battle Cats" Overview
"The Battle Cats" is a tower defense game for iOS and Android. Players form teams of "Cats" with various abilities to invade different regions. Since its release in 2012, its unique characters and distinctive world view have been supported by many customers not only in Japan but also around the world. We will continue to actively engage in diverse media developments and collaborations.
Title
"The Battle Cats"
Genre
Tower Defense
Compatible OS
iOS/Android
Release Date
November 15, 2012 (Thu)
Price
Basic Free (partially paid)
Official Website
https://www.ponos.jp/games/thebattlecats/
Official Portal Site
https://battlecats.club/
Copyright Notice
©PONOS Corp. all rights reserved.
About PONOS
Since its establishment in 1990, PONOS has consistently contributed to the development of entertainment culture through games. With the motto, "Don't create what is demanded, create more than that," we value adding unique value that only we can create within what is sought. Currently, we are developing our business centered on original game development for smart devices, and our flagship title "The Battle Cats" has surpassed 111.11 million cumulative downloads (as of March 2026), enjoyed by many customers.
* If quoting or reprinting, please set and publish a URL link so that the source can be identified.
* When quoting or reprinting images only, please include the copyright notation "©PONOS Corp.".