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Ep. 119: Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 1, by Naoya Matsumoto
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…
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 8
Well, that fight didn’t last very long.
Kaiju No. 8 – Ep. 1
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
Kaiju No. 8 is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....
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 – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
I don’t remember this version of “The Metamorphosis”.
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?
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 446: Kaiju No.8
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…
Kaiju No. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou)
Is it different to a lot of supernatural/sci-fi/action shounen? No. Is it better than a dozen other recent shounen anime? Yes. For me, at least. Maybe it’s because…
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 Recap: “Kaiju No. 9”
In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7, Kaiju No. 8,, Reno and Iharu encounter the powerful humanoid Kaiju No. 9.
Ep. 59: Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto
This week on Mangasplaining we cover Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto, published by VIZ Media. You will not believe that a manga about Ping Pong can be this…
PODCAST - Episode 59: Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto
Enter the exciting world of sports manga through Taiyo Matsumoto's tale about table tennis, friendship, competition and GUTS!
Kaiju No. 8: First Impression
Kafka once had a dream to join the Japan Defense Force and fight kaiju alongside his best friend, Mina. Now though, he cleans up the kaiju that she…
Short reviews: Kaiju No.8
After months of moving across continents, changing computers a few times, all my streaming subscriptions lapsing, and getting a whole new set of furniture, I’m finally in a…
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…
KAIJU NO.8 ANIME ADAPTATION
Hey everyone! Today is my going feral day apparently. Yesterday it was announced that Kaiju No.8 is getting an anime adaptation and my brain experienced a meltdown. I…
Anime Like Kaiju No. 8
For years, grotesque giant monsters have appeared suddenly to attack Japan. To combat the destructive threat, the Defense Corps was established to fight them
Godzilla Singular Point, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Tokyo Ghoul, World Trigger
KAIJU No.8 – Episode 1
It’s worth following a few more episodes just to see what the hype is about.
Is Kaiju No 8 worth reading?
Kaiju No 8 joins Spy X Family on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump + app. But will it be a monster sucsess? Find out is Kaiju No 8 worth reading?
Reading Comments on Kaiju No. 8
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Kaiju No. 8's Final Chapter
Team Ichi gets new costumes, Seiko gets a beating, and Jura smells his finger a lot! 4:29 - Ichi the Witch 42 17:04 - Blue Box 204 33:07 - Boruto: Two…
The Observation Deck: Kaiju No. 8
Talking about Kaiju No. 8 and some good old monster fun.
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 119: ReView: Amon Saga
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another sh...
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Kaiju No. 8 (Season One) – Kaijuu 8-gou
Kafka Hibino made a pact with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro that they would become strong and rid the world of kaiju. Decades later, Mina became a captain…
First Impressions – Kaijuu 8-gou (Kaiju No. 8)
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.
Kaiju No. 8 Review and S.H.Figuarts Mina and Kaiju Figures
Kaiju No. 8 is a pretty awesome manga and anime. The anime adaptation follows the manga pretty closely and this is one of those cases where...
Kaiju Transmissions podcast: Obscure Kaiju Movies
Kaiju Transmissions just had their 100th episode! Not ones to do anything special for such a milestone, they instead decided to chat with me about the book and…
Kaiju Transmissions podcast: Kaiju Video Games
Oh, wow! I was on the Kaiju Transmissions podcast again! Go listen to Byrd, Matt, and I chatting about kaiju video games. Find out what we think should…
Seasonal Selection – Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1
This one is going to be from the perspective of a Manga reader, be warned.
Kaiju No. 8: A Monstrous Sleeper Hit
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and welcome to one hot month of brand-new reviews. And just coming off of Jojune, I’m starting with…
Kaiju No. 8 (Volume 7) – The Start of the Kaiju Era!
Kafka and Nurumi arrived at the scene to find Director Shinomiya standing in the rubble. However, as they approached Kafka realised that it wasn’t the Director. Kaiju No.…
Kaiju No. 8 Review: Oh, No, There Goes Tokyo
Art and Story by Naoya Matsumoto All chapters available on the Shonen Jump app For nearly 70 years, kaiju have been one of Japan’s most significant cultural exports.…
Kaijuu 8-gou - Episode 1 - Kafka as Kaiju No. 8
Kafka turned into a kaiju after a flying, speaking kaiju flew into his mouth. Mysteries need solving in this show! Kaijuu 8-gou - Episode 1
Tsurune The Linking Shot – How To Sequel | GITM Podcast Ep. 119
Tsurune’s Second Season was a blast and an improvement to its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. But what exactly is a sequel and what makes a Tsurune:…
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 Episode 2 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
At the end of the first episode of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka Hibino is infected by an unnamed kaiju and is transformed into Kaiju No. 8.