Word spread like wildfire at the beginning of 2022 that plans to adapt Kaiju No. 8 into an anime were in the works. Similar to Chainsaw Man, the manga was an immediate smash upon publication of the first chapter. With 80 chapters out, fans were eagerly awaiting any word of an adaptation.
Thankfully, the speculations were correct, and an anime based on Kaiju No. 8 is now in development. Pieces of information on the adaptation have been trickling out at random intervals, so we’ve compiled what you need to know about it here.
Kaiju No. 8 Release Date
Many people are looking forward to the new anime series, Kaiju No. 8. Naoya Matsumoto is the creator and artist of this manga series from Japan. It will be 2024 when the anime version premieres. Monster No. 8 is another name for it in English. Production The anime will be produced by I.G. Animation, while the designs and artwork for the Kaiju will be handled by Studio Khara.
The official Twitter account for the anime Kaiju No. 8 released a crucial character picture on March 19, 2023, after the December 15, 2022, announcement of the release dates had already been made. The manga has received several awards, such as the 7th Next Manga Award for Best Manga and the 2021 Tokyo New Manga Award, among others.
Kaiju No. 8 Plot
Fearsome kaiju, hideous creatures that wreak devastation on Japanese towns, have been a problem for the country for a long time. The courageous Defense Force performs dangerous operations to eradicate these dangers to protect the citizens.
After Kaiju had been eliminated, the Professional Kaiju Cleaner Corporation delegated the task of disposing of their carcasses to certain sweepers, most notably Monster Sweeper Inc.
Kafka Hibino, who is 32 years old, is one of these sweepers. Kafka settled for the security of a regular income after years of failing to fulfill his childhood dream of joining the Defense Force and fighting the Kaiju danger.
On the other hand, Kafka’s long-lost dreams are reignited by the youthful enthusiasm of Leno Ichikawa, an 18-year-old recruit who joins his cleaning crew.
Meanwhile, Kafka encounters an unidentified flying kaiju, which infiltrates his body and turns him into a monster with human characteristics as a result of a chain reaction of tragic circumstances. He takes this chance to finally realize his lifelong ambition, and he becomes known as Kaiju No. 8.
Kaiju No. 8 Cast
- Kafka Hibino Voiced by: Masaya Fukunishi
- Reno Ichikawa Voiced by: Wataru Kato
- Mina Ashiro Voiced by: Asami Seto
- Kikoru Shinomiya Voiced by: Fairouz Ai
- Soshiro Hoshina Voiced by: Kengo Kawanishi
- Iharu Furuhashi Voiced by: Yūki Shin
- Haruichi Izumo Voiced by: Keisuke Koumoto
- Aoi Kaguragi Voiced by: Shunsuke Takeuchi
Kaiju No. 8 Animation Studio
Production I.G. is among the most prestigious studios in the industry, making them an ideal choice for the Kaiju No. 8 anime. The current popularity of MAPPA, Ufotable, and CloverWorks is no match for the superb animation of Psycho-Pass and Haikyuu!! by Production I.G.
The anime teaser trailer didn’t include many animated panels from the manga, but the ones that did showcase an art style that was both vivid and bleak, which was fitting given the storyline of the book.
Kaiju No. 8 Trailer
Only a handful of real-life situations that were consistent with the manga’s setting were shown in the first teaser. The video’s primary purpose was to get viewers excited for the release; it included the sound of a Kaiju emergency broadcast.
Many fans were concerned about the animation quality in the initial trailer, which caused a rift in the fanbase. The anxiety was justified, but the clip’s brief duration was the major cause.
Due to the video’s emphasis on text and backdrop and its little depiction of Kafka, viewers were left with little information. Whatever the case may be, the teaser succeeded in building anticipation among viewers.
People liked the new trailer since it had better animation and more details. The protagonist, Kafka Hibino, is seen in the trailer doing the cleaning shift after a Kaiju assault. Mina, his childhood companion, and Reno Ichikawa, Kafka’s coworker who encouraged him to rekindle his goal, are also featured in the film.
Fans were certain that the series would live up to their expectations when it premiered in April after finally witnessing how Kafka became a half-Kaiju.
Where to watch Kaiju No. 8?
During the spring anime season, Crunchyroll will be the only place to see the exciting Kaiju No. 8. Manga Plus will be available for fans to dive into until then.