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Format:Manga
Chapters:129
Volumes:16
First Published:2020
Origin:Japan (Manga)
Reading Commitment
Approx. 15.1 hours
129 chapters (Approx. 7 min per chapter)
MangaFINISHED7.5 / 10
Kaiju No.8
怪獣８号
Where to Read Officially
Publisher and reader links for this title. Availability varies by region.
Quick answers
- What kind of title is this?
- Manga.
- How many volumes are there?
- 16 volumes are listed.
- How many chapters are there?
- 129 chapters are listed.
- Where can I read it?
- Reading links are listed for Shonen Jump Plus, MANGA Plus, VIZ, Naver Series. Check availability in your region.
Synopsis
About Kaiju No.8
A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation…! Becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream…! (Source: MANGA Plus) Note: - Nominated for the 14th Manga Taisho Award in 2021. - Winner of the 7th Next Manga Award in the Web Manga Category in 2021.
Where to Pick Up From the Anime
Start at Chapter 39 (Volume 5)
Season 1 covered Chapters 1 through 38 across 12 episodes. Production I.G followed Naoya Matsumoto's manga closely with punchy sound design and comedic timing.
Main Characters
Kafka Hibino
main
Reno Ichikawa
main
Kikoru Shinomiya
main
Mina Ashiro
supporting
Soushirou Hoshina
supporting
Gen Narumi
supporting
Anime Adaptations on Aniphoria
TVADAPTATION
Kaiju No. 8
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Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
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Kaiju No.8: Hoshina's Day Off
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Kaijuu 8-gou: Kanketsu-hen
Track Episodes & Watch Guides →Original Creators & Staff
Naoya MatsumotoStory & Art
Mantohihi BintaAssistant (Firearm Design)
Blanca MiraTranslator (Spanish)
Kai KyouLettering (English, MANGA Plus)