Kodoani.com – Episode 12 of the anime “Kaiju No. 8” (English title: “Monster #8”) ended its first season with a tantalizing announcement that the series would continue with a sequel. Additionally, Kōki Uchiyama will join the cast as Gen Harumi. Uchiyama personally announced the new role.
Detailed Information about Anime “Kaiju No. 8”
Broadcast and Online Streaming Schedule
Release date: The first season airs from April 13 on TV Tokyo.
Streaming:
Crunchyroll: Provides both English subtitles and English dubbed versions.
Twitter (X): Stream anime in real time as it airs in Japan.
Production Team
Director: Shigeyuki Miya (known as Onihei)
Writer: Ichiro Okouchi (famous for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion)
Character Design and Animation Director: Tetsuya Nishio (featured with Naruto)
Kaiju design: Mahiro Maeda (worked on Shin Godzilla)
Art director: Shinji Kimura (from Tekkonkinkreet)
Compose: Yuta Bando (known through BELLE)
Animation production:
Production IG (famous for Ghost in the Shell)
Studio Khara (famous for Rebuild of Evangelion) handled the kaiju artwork and design.
Soundtrack
Opening theme song: “Abyss” by British singer YUNGBLUD present.
Ending theme song: “Nobody” by American pop rock group OneRepublic present.
Main Content of “Kaiju No. 8”
“Kaiju No. 8” is a manga series by Naoya Matsumoto composed, tells the story of Kafka Hibino, a man who works on a kaiju (monster) cleanup team with the dream of becoming an anti-kaiju fighter. His life changes when an unexpected incident turns him into a kaiju, from which he is determined to pursue his dream of becoming a monster-fighting hero.
Other Developments of Franchises
Manga: The manga series “Kaiju No. 8” launched in July 2020 on the website Shonen Jump+ by Shueisha and has attracted significant attention from readers. The manga has a large fan base and is highly regarded for its engaging plot and detailed art.
Manga Side Stories and Games: This franchise will also include a spin-off manga and a game is in development for smartphone and PC.
The Future of “Kaiju No. 8”
With the announcement of the anime sequel and the participation of famous actors Kōki Uchiyama as Gen Harumi, the future of “Kaiju No. 8” looks promising. The fan community is eagerly awaiting the next development of the story and the dramatic adventures of Kafka Hibino in this monster-filled world.