Net Protections Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shin Shibata; “Net Protections”) is pleased to announce that our B2C Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service, atone is now available on MONSTER STRIKE Webshop, provided by MIXI, Inc. (headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koki Kimura; “MIXI”).
Background of the atone introductiontroduction
The MONSTER STRIKE Webshop, which handles the in-game currency for the popular game, MONSTER STRIKE, has been exploring ways to expand its payment options in order to offer a more comfortable purchasing experience and better deals compared to the in-game shop.
By introducing a BNPL payment service, the webshop can provide a safer and more convenient shopping option for users who do not own credit cards or prefer not to register their card information for security reasons.
atone service was highly evaluated for allowing anyone to use it immediately without the need for any sign up or app downloads. In particular, atone Pay in 10 Days feature makes it easy for anyone to shop, is expected to increase purchasing opportunities and help reduce cart abandonment.
The introduction of atone will help expand user coverage and promote smoother purchasing experience, hence contributing to greater user transactions on the MONSTER STRIKE Webshop.
About atone
atone is a BNPL service available for both online and in-store purchases. Users can complete their purchases immediately and pay later without registering a bank account, credit card, or adding funds. For merchants, atone helps reduce cart abandonment by making checkout easier for customers who might otherwise leave without completing their purchase. In physical stores, atone supports cashless payments even for customers who have credit cards but prefer not to use them. Additionally, atone’s reward points program makes it easier for merchants to attract new customers and encourage repeat purchases.
For more information about atone: https://atone.be/(Japanese only)
About MONSTER STRIKE
MONSTER STRIKE is a smartphone action RPG that offers intuitive, easy-to-pick-up gameplay. This turn-based title lets players pull and release their monsters to launch them into enemy monsters. By skillfully using mechanics like bouncing off walls and bumping into team members, players can clear quests and progress through the game.
One of the game’s core features is its cooperative multiplayer mode, which allows up to four friends to play together simultaneously. Since its launch in October 2013, the game has been enjoyed by a large number of users, surpassing 64 million cumulative players worldwide as of May 2025.
Official Website: https://www.monster-strike.com
MONSTER STRIKE Webshop: https://webshop.monster-strike.com/
The name “Monster Strike,” along with related trademarks and logos, are trademarks of MIXI, Inc.
About Net Protections, Inc.
Company Name: Net Protections, Inc.
Representative: Shin Shibata, CEO
Website: https://corp.netprotections.com/en/
Business description: Provision of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services
Founded: January, 2000
Capital: JPY 100 million
Head Office: Sumitomo Fudosan Kojimachi First Building 5th Floor, 4-2-6 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083, Japan
About MIXI, Inc.
Company Name : MIXI, Inc.
Representative: Koki Kimura (President, Representative Director, Senior Corporate Officer, CEO)
Website : https://mixi.co.jp/
Business Description : Sports, Lifestyle, Digital Entertainment, Investment
Founded: : June 3, 1999
Capital : JPY 9.698 billion (as of March 31, 2025)
Head Office : Shibuya Scramble Square 36F, 2-24-12
Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-6136, Japan
Direct any inquiries regarding this release to:
Net Protections PR
Email: pr@netprotections.co.jp
