Anime fans can finally mark their calendars as the release date for Kaiju No. 8 has been announced alongside the release of its fourth trailer. You can check out the newest trailer for Kaiju No. 8 celebrating the announcement of the release date, below:
Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 will be finally making its official debut later this spring, they have finally announced their release date alongside the launch of a new trailer. The official anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto’s manga series, Kaiju No. 8. The manga has already gained immense popularity in Japan through Shueisha’s Jump+ app, and now it’s set to become a global phenomenon with the release of the anime adaptation. The premiere of Kaiju No. 8 is expected to be one of the biggest events of the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and fans can’t wait for the show to finally launch.
The anime will premiere on April 13th on TV Tokyo and will stream worldwide on Crunchyroll in both English and Japanese dub. The anime will also air on X (Twitter) at the Japanese scheduled time or as soon as it airs it will be available on streaming sites all over the world.
The Anime Cast:
Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino/kaiju no. 8 (the main character)
Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa (deuteragonist, second most important character)
Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro (The defense force’s third division captain and a powerful fighter)
Fairouz Ai as Kikiro Shinomiya (a young prodigy of Kaiju slaying)
Kengo kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshino (Vice-Commander of the Defense Force’s Third Division)
Yuki Shin as Iharu Furuhashi (A young man who tries joining the Defense Force with Kafka & Reno)
Keisuke Komoto as Haruichi Izumo (Member of the defense force)
Shunsuke tekuchi as Aoi kaguragi (Joined the force same time as Kafka and Rena)
Storyline
Kaiju No. 8 is a popular manga series that tells the story of a young man named Kafka Hibino who dreams of becoming a monster hunter. However, he is stuck working as a cleanup crew member in the Defense Force’s Kaiju extermination squad. One day, while on a mission, Kafka is exposed to strange radiation that transforms him into a Kaiju, a giant monster. Despite his transformation, Kafka remains loyal to the Defense Force and uses his newfound abilities to help them fight against other Kaiju threats. Along the way, Kafka must also navigate his relationships.
Throughout the series, Kafka struggles to come to terms with his new identity as a monster and the challenges that come with it. He must balance his loyalty to the Defense Force with his personal growth and development. Kafka’s battles against other Kaiju are intense and action-packed, with the series showcasing his incredible strength and regenerative abilities. However, the story is not just about fighting monsters. It also explores the emotional struggles Kafka faces as he tries to reconcile his two identities and find his place in the world. Overall, Kaiju No. 8 is a thrilling manga series that is sure to captivate readers with its unique storyline and well-developed characters.
Where to watch Kaiju no. 8?
As Kaiju no. 8 is premiering on April 13th, you can watch the anime on Crunchyroll. the anime will be available in both English dub and sub. Additionally, the anime will also live stream on X(Twitter) although, if you can’t understand Japanese, Crunchyroll is always a good option to watch the anime with English subtitles.
