After today’s final episode aired, it was announced the production of a new sequel for the anime adaptation of the manga “Kaiju No. 8“. The statement did not reveal what this sequel is about, but A previous leak already assured that it is a second season.
Although a scheduled premiere date was not revealed, it is possible that during the event Anime Expo 2024to be held next week in the United States, more information will be revealed about it. On the other hand, it was also revealed that Kouki Uchiyama will play Gen Narumithe enigmatic and unstoppable captain of the First Division.
The actor commented on the matter:
- «This is Kouki Uchiyama, the voice of Gen Narumi. After reading the original story, I found Gen Narumi to be a very interesting character with many different traits, so I kept that in mind during the recording. The episode was very intense, and the recording studio was full of excitement. I felt that the recording was going well in this great atmosphere. I hope you continue to enjoy both the original manga “Kaiju No. 8” and the anime.».
The first season of the anime aired during the Spring-2024 (April-June) and had a total of twelve episodes. Besides, Naoya Matsumoto The publication of the manga began through the service Shonen Jump Plus from the publisher Shueisha in July 2020. Previously the author wrote other works such as “Pochi Kuro“, “Metallica Metalluca“, “Neko Wappa!“, among other.
Production team
- Shigeyuki Miya (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Blood Lad) and Tomomi Kamiya (Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuukoku no Moriarty, Carole & Tuesday) are in charge of directing the anime in the studios Production IG.
- Ichirou Ookouchi (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch, DEVILMAN crybaby, Guilty Crown, SK8 The Infinity) is in charge of writing and supervising the scripts.
- Tetsuya Nishio (Naruto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vampire in the Garden, Innocence) is in charge of character design and animation direction.
- Mahiro Maeda (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Rebuild of Evangelion, SSSS.GRIDMAN) is in charge of monster design in Studio Khara.
Kaiju No. 8 Synopsis
Grotesque Godzilla-like monsters called “kaijuu” have been appearing in Japan for many years. To combat these beasts, an elite military unit known as the Defense Corps risks their lives daily to protect civilians. Once a creature dies, “sweepers,” working under the Kaijuu Professional Cleaning Corporation, are left to dispose of its remains. Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old man, is not satisfied with his job as a sweeper. From a young age, he has aspired to join the Defense Corps and kill kaijuus for a living.
However, after a few failed attempts, he abandoned his dreams and resigned himself to mediocrity that provided him with a decent paycheck. However, when an ambitious 18-year-old recruit named Leno Ichikawa joins his cleaning crew, Kafka is once again reminded of his desire to join the military. After a chain of unfortunate events and an interaction with the young sweeper, Kafka encounters a parasitic-type kaijuu that burrows its way through his mouth, turning him into a humanoid monster. With his newfound powers, Kafka aims to give his lifelong dream one last try.
Fountain: Comic Natalie
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