A Japanese take on superheroes? A henshin series? A kaiju/giant monsters manga? A workplace drama? The new-ish Shonen Jump series Kaiju No. 8 is all of these and more! But will the Mangasplainers dig this multifaceted action series? Or is it merely… Competent!!!? Come for Kaiju No. 8, but stick around for wide-ranging discussions of...
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PODCAST: Ep. 119- Kaiju No. 8, by Naoya Matsumoto
The hit giant monster manga and anime is part shonen jump, part superhero secret identity, and all manga.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 1
I don’t remember this version of “The Metamorphosis”.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 8
Well, that fight didn’t last very long.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
I don’t remember this version of “The Metamorphosis”.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 10
Never doubt an anime episode title’s ability to spoil something.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 7
This is easily Kafka’s most entertaining fight so far.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 5
At long last, we finally see the main characters formally join the Defense Force.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 6
It’s cooler to think that Kafka’s greatest strength isn’t his kaiju form.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 11
But did they figure out how Kaiju No. 8 uses the bathroom?
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 2
I guess heroes really do come in all shapes and sizes.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 4
I’ve liked Kikoru just fine the past two episodes but I’m definitely more interested in her character now.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 2
I guess heroes really do come in all shapes and sizes.
KAIJU No.8 – Episode 1
It’s worth following a few more episodes just to see what the hype is about.
Kaiju No. 8
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Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 12 (Season Finale)
The real monster would’ve been the production committee if they didn’t greenlight Season 2.
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 Recap: “Kaiju No. 8 Captured”
In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11, General Director Shinomiya challenges the humanity of Kafka, Kaiju No. 8, who must prove he still human. But is he?
Seasonal Selection – Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1
This one is going to be from the perspective of a Manga reader, be warned.
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In this episode, Xan reviews a new Shonen Jump title about fighting giant monsters and cleaning up after them. How violent is it? Well sit back and find…
Kaiju No. 8 – OVA
And I only had to watch a 90 minute compilation film to get to it.
Kaiju No. 8 (Volume 2) – Fight by Her Side
Kafka transformed into his kaiju form to save Kikoru, however, it wasn’t enough to get him an officer position. Vice-captain Hoshina saw something that no one else did…
Reader’s Corner: Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 9), No Longer Heroine (Vol. 5), and Solo Leveling (Vol. 8)
Stakes are high and the action is intense in offerings on this week’s Reader’s Corner, which include the latest volume of Issak, Solo Leveling, and Kaiju No. 8,…
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In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7, Kaiju No. 8,, Reno and Iharu encounter the powerful humanoid Kaiju No. 9.
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Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
Kaiju No. 8 is a manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, set in Japan, Kaiju rampage through the city, terrorizing the civilians.
Kaiju No. 8: First Impression
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Short reviews: Kaiju No.8
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Kaiju No.8 Remembers Humanity
There are kaiju, and then there’s Kaiju No. 8, a thoroughly different existence altogether. From start to finish, I was ride or die for this show; it could…
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For years, grotesque giant monsters have appeared suddenly to attack Japan. To combat the destructive threat, the Defense Corps was established to fight them
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Is Kaiju No 8 worth reading?
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Kaiju No. 8's Final Chapter
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Talking about Kaiju No. 8 and some good old monster fun.
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Never has a series been more aptly-named when you're in my line of work.
Seasonal Selection – Kaiju No. 8 Episodes 7 & 8
Long battles and a lingering finish – we’re going to be wanting more when 12 episodes are done.
Reader’s Corner: Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 8), Sengoku Youko (Vol. 4), and It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too (Vol. 2)
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Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
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