
Kaiju No. 8 is making its debut in the spring 2024 anime season. The upcoming anime is based on a very popular manga of the same name written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto. Kaiju No. 8 dubbed as Monster #8 in English has the potential to be the chart-topper of this season. Here's all you need to know about this highly anticipated anime:
Kaiju No. 8 anime will premiere on April 13, 2024, at 11:00 PM JST. Here is the release time in different time zones for viewers outside Japan:
In Japan, the show will stream on local TV channels. Crunchyroll will be simulcasting the show for international viewers. Interestingly, the show will also stream on X formerly Twitter, making it the first time a major anime title released on social media platforms.
Kaiju No. 8 will primarily introduce the characters to the audience and establish the world setting. It will make fans familiar with the conflicts and motivations of key characters. If you are one of those who like to know more than the synopsis before committing to a series, you can read the first few chapters of the source manga.
Production I.G will be animating the show and the anime's voice cast features veterans like, Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8, Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa, and Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro.
Crunchyroll's official description of the anime reads,"In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka’s promise to join Mina and protect humanity.'
Disclaimer: The release dates are accurate as per information available at the time of writing, and subject to change at the discretion of producers.