Where to Read Kaiju No. 8 After the Anime Season 1?

The Reveal That Changed Everything

Season 1 of Kaiju No. 8 was a massive hit, culminating in the high-stakes reveal of Kafka Hibino's identity to the Defense Force. If you cannot wait for the second season to see if Kafka will be executed or used as a weapon, you should start reading the manga from Chapter 39.

This chapter is found at the beginning of Volume 5.

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Why the manga art is worth the switch: While the anime by Production I.G. is clean and well-animated, Naoya Matsumoto’s original manga art has a level of detail in the Kaiju designs that is truly breathtaking. The "scale" of the monsters feels much more imposing in the large-format manga panels.

Additionally, the upcoming arcs involve massive, city-wide invasions that push the tactical aspect of the Defense Force to its limit. You’ll get to see the secondary characters (like Hoshina and Kikoru) get incredible power-ups and much deeper backstories that the anime hasn't reached yet. It’s one of the fastest-paced Shonen manga on the market right now, so you can catch up in a single afternoon!