Naoya Matsumoto

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force and wants another shot at achieving his childhood dream of eliminating the kaiju. But how can he expect to fight kaiju when he suddenly becomes one himself?! Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. Now, thanks to a sudden eligibility rule change, Kafka has one more shot at realizing his dream. There’s just one problem—he’s suddenly turned into a kaiju! And even worse, he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8.

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 2

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! Kafka manages to fight off the humanoid kaiju, rescuing Iharu and Reno. But before he can change back to his human form, Kafka’s 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?!

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 3

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. 5

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. 6

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! 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 and takes 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! Will Kafka make it in time to save the day?!

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 4

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. 7

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! Reno’s chance to show off the fruits of his Numbers Weapon training arrives when he’s ordered to take part 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!

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 8

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

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!

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 10

Alors que la dernière épreuve de l’examen pour intégrer les Forces de Défense s’achève, un mystérieux kaiju humanoïde fait son apparition et ressuscite le monstre principal que Kikoru venait d’abattre. Pour la sauver, Kafka n’a pas d’autre choix que de se transformer devant elle, lui dévoilant son secret ! Cette intervention ne fait qu’attiser les soupçons du vice-commandant Hoshina sur sa nouvelle recrue... C’est alors qu’une alerte kaiju résonne : un honju colossal, entouré d’une myriade de yoju, a surgi dans la banlieue de Tokyo !

Kaiju n°8 - Tome 2

Enfant, Kafka Hibino rêvait d’intégrer les Forces de Défense pour combattre ces terribles ennemis, mais après de nombreux échecs à l’examen d’entrée, ce trentenaire travaille à nettoyer les rues de leurs encombrants cadavres. usqu’au jour où une mystérieuse créature s’introduit dans son organisme et le métamorphose en une entité surpuissante mi-humaine, mi-kaiju. Son nouveau nom de code : “Kaiju n° 8”.

Kaiju N°8 - Tome 1

松本直也

新世代たちの奮闘により亜白ミナを救い出したカフカは、対怪獣9号用に防衛隊式格闘術の技をさらに昇華。しかし、その格闘術を熟知した四ノ宮功を取り込んだ怪獣9号に通用するのか!?　──脅威と希望の、第十四巻!!

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 14

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 13

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 12

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

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 drawn every division into a struggle. Meanwhile, Kafka makes a promise to Kikoru before the battle. What could it be?!

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 11

Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju nº 8, vol. 3

Blanca Mira

Kaiju 8 nº 01

Kaiju nº 8, vol. 2

Volant au secours d'Ichikawa et de Furuhashi, Kafka n'a d'autre choix que la métamorphose pour affffronter le kaiju humanoïde. Alors que le Kaiju n° 8 domine son adversaire, l'intervention inopinée d'une escouade des Forces de Défense l'empêche d'achever l'ennemi, qui en profite pour prendre la fuite. Kafka décide de s'éclipser discrètement lui aussi mais il tombe nez à nez avec le vice-commandant Hoshina...

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