Kaiju No. 8
Latest release: January 2, 2024
Comics
11
Volumes
About this ebook series
Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There’s just one problem—he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8.
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Kaiju No. 8
Vol 1 · Dec 2021 ·
4.9star
Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There’s just one problem—he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8. -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 2 · Apr 2022 ·
4.9star
The final test of the Defense Force has come to an end, but the examinees’ challenges aren’t over yet. A mysterious humanoid kaiju revives a neutralized honju and sics it on Kikoru Shinomiya. Just when Kikoru seems to be at the end of her rope, Kafka rushes to her defense! But what is the humanoid kaiju’s goal? -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 3 · Jul 2022 ·
4.8star
Kafka manages to fight off a humanoid kaiju, rescuing Iharu and Reno. But before he can change back to his human form, Kafka is spotted by Defense Force officers, and the neutralization unit—led by none other than Vice-Captain Hoshina himself—is dispatched to dispose of him. Can Kafka withstand his superior officer’s attacks without revealing his true identity?! -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 4 · Oct 2022 ·
4.9star
The raid on the Defense Force’s Tachikawa base continues as the officers expend their efforts to fend off the yoju. Meanwhile, Hoshina unleashes his full combat power to take on the daikaiju—the mightiest kaiju of the group. Just when the battle seems to be over, the daikaiju transforms and Kafka’s detection ability reacts to it! Can Kafka find a way to save the day without revealing his secret? -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 5 · Jan 2023 ·
5.0star
The Defense Force has taken Kafka into custody and has plans to dispose of him. Kafka attempts to plead his case with Director General Shinomiya, wielder of the mighty Kaiju No. 2’s power and the person lauded as the strongest in Defense Force history. But when Kafka’s pleas fail to move the director general, he winds up facing him in combat! What’s more, he starts to lose control of his kaiju form! Can Kafka keep it together long enough to save his own skin? -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 6 · Apr 2023 ·
5.0star
Kafka has encountered Kaiju No. 9, but he finds himself unable to transform. Luckily, Kikoru comes to the rescue and goes head-to-head with it. Meanwhile, the Kaiju No. 9 that Captain Narumi encountered undergoes an evolution during battle! With the pressure on, Director General Shinomiya is left with no choice but to act! -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 7 · Jul 2023 ·
4.7star
Kaiju No. 9 shows up to steal the power of Kaiju No. 2, wielded by Isao Shinomiya, director general of the Defense Force. At the end of the deadly battle, Isao manages to get No. 9 on the ropes, but he ends up exhausting all his strength, allowing the kaiju to steal No. 2’s power. With Isao defeated, No. 9 fuses with the director general and takes on Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi! Will they be able to defeat No. 9 and save their fearless leader?! -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 8 · Oct 2023 ·
5.0star
Reno finally puts his Numbers Weapon training to the test in a live kaiju-combat field test. Meanwhile, Iharu, feeling left behind after witnessing Reno’s explosive progress, shifts his focus to improving his own skills—that is, until an abnormality strikes Reno during their neutralization mission and forces Iharu into action! -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 9 · Jan 2024 ·
4.8star
With the looming threat of a cataclysm induced by No. 9, the next generation of the Defense Force takes steps to prepare. Reno undergoes training and becomes the first compatible user of No. 6 in history. Kafka sharpens his skills by learning squadron-style combat techniques under Hoshina’s tutelage. Meanwhile, Kikoru gets clearance from Narumi to inherit a powerful memento that once belonged to her mother. -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 10 · Jun 2024
With kaiju cataclysms transpiring across Japan, Hoshina heads into battle equipped with Numbers Weapon 10. Hoshina soon discovers, however, that wielding the first-ever sentient kaiju weapon won’t be as easy as he thinks. Meanwhile, back in the Oizumi area where Kafka is, six supergiant class kaiju emerge, worsening an already grave situation. But just as things get dire, some unexpected backup arrives! -- VIZ Media
Kaiju No. 8
Vol 11 · Oct 2024
The five identified-class kaiju created by No. 9 gather in the eastern division’s area. Specifically designed to eliminate the Defense Force’s main players, these kaiju have forced every division into a struggle. Meanwhile, Kafka makes a promise to Kikoru before the battle. What could it be?! -- VIZ Media
