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Where does Kaiju anime #8 end in the manga?

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For those who can’t wait.

The explosive first season of Kaiju No. 8 left viewers wanting more. But some are wondering where the Kaiju No. 8 anime ends in the manga?

Naoya Matsumoto’s hit manga series Kaiju no. 8 has gained many new fans as one of the biggest anime premieres of spring 2024. The anime, adapted by studio Production IG, spanned 12 episodes and aired from April 13, 2024 to June 29, 2024.

Kaiju No. 8's main characters, Kafka Hibino, were seen punching Yonju in Season 1 Episode 2, as the lead image for ONE Esports' article
Author: Naoya Matsumoto, Shueisha, ONE Esports

These episodes established the world of Kaiju #8, where humanity constantly faces the threat of monstrous creatures known as Kaiju. The Season 1 finale left fans wanting more, and Production IG has already announced that a sequel is in the works.

We’ll explain which chapters from the original source material were adapted into the anime, and point out where the series ended in the manga.

Warning: minor spoilers if you haven’t watched Kaiju No. 8, Season 1.

Where does Kaiju anime #8 end in the manga?

Kaiju No. 8 Kafka Hibino seen in Season 1 Episode 12
Source: Naoya Matsumoto, Shueisha, Production IG, ONE Esports

The first season of Kaiju #8 adapted chapters 1 to 38 of the manga, chapter 38 serving as the ending point of the anime.

Kaiju Anime #8 ended with the Director General of the Defense Forces, Isao Shinomiya, deciding that Kafka Hibino would not be destroyed and turned into a weapon. Instead, Hibino will remain part of the Defense Forces, but will have to prove his worth in the future.

The Strongest Kaiju in Kaiju #8, featuring Kaiju #9, 14, 10, 15, and 11
Author: Naoya Matsumoto, Shueisha, ONE Esports

The announcement of the sequel to Kaiju No. 8 on June 30, 2024 suggested that the anime would focus on the First Division of the Defense Force.

In episode 11, Third Division Captain Mina Ashiro announced significant changes to her division, most notably regarding new officers Reno Ichikawa, Aoi Kaguragi, Iharu Furuhashi, and Haruichi Izumo. This news came after the Third Division HQ was nearly destroyed in a raid on Tachikawa Base.

Kaiju No. 8 supporting characters Soshiro Hoshina and Konomi Okonogi, seen in Season 1 Episode 3, watching all the Defense Force applicants
Source: Toho Animation, Shueisha, Production IG, Naoya Matsumoto

Meanwhile, the highest-ranking officers of the Defense Force, including Isao Shinomiya, will be keeping a close eye on Hibino. Additionally, Kaiju No. 9, who has now fully recovered, remains hidden in the shadows, plotting humanity’s downfall.

Where to read Kaiju #8?

If you can’t wait for the anime to return, you can head over to Viz Media’s official website to read the manga. You’ll need to sign up for a VIZ Media account and pay a monthly subscription fee of $2 to read all the chapters.

Kaiju No. 8's main characters, Kafka Hibino and Reno Ichikawa, were shocked in Season 1 Episode 2, as the lead image of ONE Esports' article
Source: Naoya Matsumoto, Shueisha, ONE Esports

Kaiju No. 8 is also available on Manga Plus, Shueisha’s international online platform and smartphone app. The first three chapters can be read for free, without having to create an account.

To continue reading, you need to create an account on the Manga Plus app. All chapters, including the latest releases, are available for free from chapter 4.

Please note that each chapter on Manga Plus can only be viewed once.

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