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• The anime adaptation of Kaiju No. 8 is set for release in April 2024, marking it the series\u2019 first anime adaptation.<\/li>\n
• The story revolves around Kafka Hibino, who gains the ability to transform into a Kaiju while retaining his human consciousness, joining the Defence Force to combat Kaiju threats.<\/li>\n
• Kaiju No. 8 manga began serialization in July 2020 and has 81 chapters across 10 volumes, with additional side stories and chapters published online.<\/li>\n
• Teaser trailers and an official trailer have been released, offering glimpses into the Kaiju world and characters, building anticipation for the anime.<\/li>\n
• Production I.G. is handling the anime production of the anime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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  Kaiju No. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) is a Shonen Jump sci-fi manga written and illustrated by\u00a0Naoya Matsumoto\u00a0which is being adapted into an anime by Production I.G. The anime is expected to be released by April 2024.<\/p>\n

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  This is the first anime adaptation of the manga series. So, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Kaiju No. 8 from the expected release date, plot, trailer to studio, cast, and more!<\/p>\n

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  Kaiju No. 8 Release Date<\/h2>\n

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  On December 19, 2022, Crunchyroll announced the release of the anime at the New York Comic Con in April 2024. No release date has been set as of yet. A key visual and announcement video was released by TOHO\u00a0Animation\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n

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  What is the Series All About?<\/h2>\n

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  Kafka Hibino, a worker in the Defence Force\u2019s Kaiju cleanup crew, is the series\u2019 protagonist. The planet is ravaged by Kaiju, or huge monsters, and humanity has organized a defense force to confront them.<\/p>\n

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  Kafka, who aspires to join the Defence Force to actively combat Kaiju, is caught up in an occurrence that converts him into a Kaiju while retaining his human consciousness.<\/p>\n

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  Because of this unusual circumstance, Kafka is recruited into the Defence Force to use his newly discovered talents to combat the Kaiju menace.<\/p>\n

  Kaiju No. 8 Anime Setting<\/h2>\n

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  In Kaiju No. 8, creatures known as kaiju are responsible for natural calamities. The Anti-Kaiju Defence Force was formed to counter the highest incidence of kaiju assaults, which are concentrated in Japan.<\/p>\n

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  Kaiju are categorized as honju, stronger, or yoju, and are assigned a number based on their abnormal features or high fortitude levels. Officers have enhanced strength, speed, and durability through the use of power suits fashioned from kaiju corpses.<\/p>\n

  Remains of Daikaiju are utilized to make Numbers, more powerful weapons.<\/p>\n

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  Kaijuu 8-gou Manga<\/h2>\n

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  Kaiju No. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) manga series, written and illustrated by\u00a0Naoya Matsumoto\u00a0began serialization\u00a0from July 3, 2020\u00a0in Shueisha\u2019s Shonen Jump+ application and website.<\/p>\n

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  The series has 81 individual chapters published in 10 volumes. A light novel side-story consisting of 4 chapters was written by Keiji Ando and was illustrated by Matsumoto. A set of extra 16 chapters not part of the volumes was published in Shonen Jump+.<\/p>\n

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  Kaiju No. 8\u00a0Key Visual and Official Teaser<\/h2>\n

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