With the looming threat of a cataclysm induced by No. 9, the next generation of the Defense Force takes steps to prepare. Reno undergoes training and becomes the first compatible user of No. 6 in history. Kafka sharpens his skills by learning squadron-style combat techniques under Hoshina’s tutelage. Meanwhile, Kikoru gets clearance from Narumi to inherit a powerful memento that once belonged to her mother.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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At New York Comic Con, Crunchyroll confirmed Kaiju No. 8 would be coming to its streaming service in Spring 2024, subtitled and dubbed, exclusively in more than 200 countries and territories, simulcast weekly after its broadcast in Japan.
The highly anticipated anime series is centered around a group of characters living in a world where giant monsters (or kaiju)attack humanity and the creatures’ destructive aftermath. Kaiju is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with television, movies, and books involving giant monsters (usually depicted attacking major cities and battling the military or other monsters), which has been a science fiction mainstay in the media for decades.
Kaiju No. 8 is animated by Production I.G, with kaiju artwork and design supervision by Studio Khara. The anime is adapted from the original manga created by Naoya Matsumoto.
During the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at New York Comic Con, a special message from Naoya Matsumoto was shared:
Hello from Japan to everyone attending New York Comic-Con. I’m the author of Kaiju No. 8, Naoya Matsumoto. It’s a story about someone struggling in a harsh world without ever giving up, in the hopes of leading people into an even slightly brighter future. To anyone dealing with the complexities of reality that reads this manga, I hope it can help make your future a little brighter, too.
Next year when Kaiju No. 8 begins to air in America and worldwide, I’ll be looking forward to seeing your reactions. I hope you’re looking forward to it, too!
Kaiju No. 8 Official Synopsis:
In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.
“Let’s wipe out the Kaiiju together.”
Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.
He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.
At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together.
A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise.
Reno’s chance to show off the fruits of his Numbers Weapon training arrives when he’s ordered to take part in a live kaiju-combat field test. Meanwhile, Iharu, feeling left behind after witnessing Reno’s explosive progress, shifts his focus to improving his own skills-that is, until an abnormality strikes Reno during their neutralization mission and forces Iharu into action!
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.
“Let’s wipe out the Kaiju together.”
Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.
He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.
At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together.
A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise
But Kafka doesn’t know that an imminent Kaiju threat is unexpectedly approaching him.
Kaiju No. 8 is based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto. Kaiju No. 8 the anime is coming April 2024.
Kafka is a kaiju clean-up man with dreams of joining the defense force. Now that they’ve raised the age of admission, he has a second shot to do so. Unfortunately, he’s also become part kaiju.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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Kafka is a kaiju clean-up man with dreams of joining the defense force. Now that they’ve raised the age of admission, he has a second shot to do so. Unfortunately, he’s also become part kaiju.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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Kafka is a kaiju clean-up man with dreams of joining the defense force. Now that they’ve raised the age of admission, he has a second shot to do so. Unfortunately, he’s also become part kaiju.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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Kafka is a kaiju clean-up man with dreams of joining the defense force. Now that they’ve raised the age of admission, he has a second shot to do so. Unfortunately, he’s also become part kaiju.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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Kafka is a kaiju clean-up man with dreams of joining the defense force. Now that they’ve raised the age of admission, he has a second shot to do so. Unfortunately, he’s also become part kaiju.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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Kafka is a kaiju clean-up man with dreams of joining the defense force. Now that they’ve raised the age of admission, he has a second shot to do so. Unfortunately, he’s also become part kaiju.
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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