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Kaiju No. 8 series
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Kaiju No. 8 (怪獣8号 Kaijū Hachigō) is an upcoming 2024 animated kaiju series funded by the JAKDF 3rd Division and animated by Production I.G. It is an adaptation of the Shonen Jump+ manga of the same name by Naoya Matsumoto.
Description
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In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them. |
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Cast
Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.
- Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8
- Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa
- Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro
- Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya[1]
- Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina[1]
- Yuki Shin as Iharu Furuhashi[2]
- Keisuke Komoto as Haruichi Izumo
- Shunsuke Takeuchi as Aoi Kaguragi[2]
- Sayaka Senbongi as Konomi Okonogi[3]
English dub
Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.
- Nazeeh Tarsha as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8
- Alexis Tipton as Kafka (child)
- Adam McArthur as Reno Ichikawa
- Katelyn Barr as Mina Ashiro / Mina (child)
- Abigail Blythe as Kikoru Shinomiya[4]
- Landon McDonald as Soshiro Hoshina[4]
- Celeste Perez as Konomi Okonogi[5]
- Howard Wang as Haruichi Izumo[5]
- Derick Snow as Mizoguchi[5]
- Michael Stimac as Masahide "Toku" Tokuda
- Matthew Elkins as Miike[5]
- Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Yoshimura[5]
Staff
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
- Directed by Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya
- Chief animation director Tetsuya Nishio
- Written by Ichiro Okouchi
- Based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto
- Music by Yuta Bandoh
- Opening theme "ABYSS" by Yungblud
- Ending theme "Nobody" by OneRepbulic
- Sound director Fumiyuki Go
- Director of photography Eiji Arai
- Edited by Aya Hida
- Art director Shinji Kimura
- Color designer Izumi Hirose
- 3DCG director Masaru Matsumoto
- Character designer Tetsuya Nishio
- Kaiju designer Mahiro Maeda
English dub
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
- Studio Crunchyroll[5]
- Voice director Shawn Gann[5]
- Producer Susie Nixon[5]
- Adapted by Jarrod Greene[5]
- Mixer Nathanael Harrison[5]
- Engineer Jose Sandoval[5]
Appearances
Kaiju
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Weapons, vehicles, races, and organizations
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Development
Studios Production I.G. and Khara, inc. announced that they will animate the series and create the kaiju designs respectively on December 15, 2022.[6] It was announced on August 5, 2023 that Masaya Fukunishi was cast as Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8,[7] Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa,[8] and Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro.[9] Fairouz Ai and Kengo Kawanishi were announced to voice Kikoru Shinomiya and Soshiro Hoshina respectively in the series on December 16.[1] On December 22, Yuki Shin was announced to be the voice of Iharu Furuhashi,[2] Keisuke Komoto the voice of Haruichi Izumo,[2] and Shunsuke Takeuchi as the voice of Aoi Kaguragi.[2] On February 29, 2024, Sayaka Senbongi was announced to be cast as Konomi Okonogi.[3]
Marketing
A teaser for the anime was uploaded to TOHO animation's YouTube channel on August 4, 2022,[10] with an official trailer following on December 15.[6] From March 19 to 24, 2023, the character designs for Kaiju No. 8,[11] Kafka Hibino,[12] Mina Ashiro,[13] Reno Ichikawa,[14] Kikoru Shinomiya,[15] and Soshiro Hoshina[16] were revealed. The second teaser trailer for the series was released on August 5, along with two new character visuals three days later, of that same year.[17] On December 16, the main trailer for the series was released online, along with new character design visuals for Kikoru Shinomiya and Soshiro Hoshina.[1] Character designs for Iharu Furuhashi, Haruichi Izumo, and Aoi Kaguragi were unveiled on December 22.[2] On February 29, 2024, the second main trailer for Kaiju No. 8 was released alongside the design for Konomi Okonogi.[18][3]
Gallery
Screenshots
Trailers
Marketing
The Godzilla Head with a poster for Kaiju No. 8
Releases
Kafka Hibino Released Visual
Kaiju No. 8 Released Visual
Mina Ashiro Released Visual
Reno Ichikawa Released Visual
Kikoru Shinomiya Released Visual
Soshiro Hoshina Released Visual
Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force Attack Scene Visual
Kaiju No. 8 Character Visual
Posters
Teaser visual
Key visual
Merchandise
S.H. Figuarts Kaiju No. 8
S.H. Figuarts Reno Ichikawa
S.H. Figuarts Mina Ashiro
Bandai Movie Monster Series Kaiju No. 8
Miscellaneous
Exposition in KADOKAWA ANIME PARK
Internet
Videos
Trailers
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Soundtrack
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External links
References
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Kaiju No. 8
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I'm not giving up. I have to stand by her side.
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— Kafka Hibino (Kaiju No. 8 third trailer) |
Kafka Hibino (日比野 カフカ Hibino Kafuka), dubbed Kaiju No. 8 (怪獣8号 Kaijū Hachigō) by the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force, is the main protagonist of the upcoming 2024 animated series Kaiju No. 8.
A staff member of Kaiju cleanup company Monster Sweeper Inc., he desired to join the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force after his dream of fighting by Mina Ashiro's side was reawakened. However, a small winged Kaiju flew into Kafka's mouth and merged itself with him after he declared his desire to join the Defense Force. Now having transformed into a Kaiju, Kafka seeks to accomplish his goal while maintaining his transformation a secret from the Defense Force.
Name
In Kaiju No. 8, Kafka's Kaiju form is labeled Kaiju No. 8 (怪獣8号 Kaijū Hachigō) by the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force.
Personality
Kafka is shown to be supportive and kind-hearted. He frequently gives words of encouragement to his friends such as Reno Ichikawa, and is overall friendly toward others. However, he tends to get into childish squabbles whenever he is made fun of or put in an undesirable situation. Being a member of Monster Sweeper Inc., he has detailed knowledge of Kaiju anatomy and how their organs function.
Design
As Kaiju No. 8, Kafka has a monstrous appearance. His face is that of a horned skull with sharp teeth that extend to the sides of his head. He has four prominent fangs and cracks around his eye sockets, which house two small, glowing, cyan eyes. His body is dark gray in color and muscular with glowing cyan streaks on his torso, arms, and feet. His legs are armored and segmented. He has a row of curved, pointed spines running down the back of his neck and back.
When charging his attacks, Kafka's streaks extend to his neck, chest, and legs, and his glow becomes more prominent, with his eye sockets turning completely cyan.[1]
Origins
Following a Yoju's attack in Yokohama, Kafka was hospitalized alongside Reno Ichikawa. Hearing Ichikawa praise him for his selfless acts and his encouragement to join the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force, Kafka's dream of fighting by Mina Ashiro's side was reignited. However, just as he was about to confidently declare his desire to join the Defense Force, Kafka noticed a small Kaiju hovering above him. The Kaiju said, "I found you," before flying into his mouth and forcing its way through his body. After ingesting the creature, Kafka's appearance radically changed to that of a monster and he gained immense power, transforming into the Kaiju that would later be known as Kaiju No. 8.
History
Reiwa era
Kaiju No. 8
After a Kaiju ravaged through and destroyed a city, a young Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro watched the aftermath. They both made a promise to each other: that they would join the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force and fight by each other's side when they grew up.
In the present day, Kafka, now thirty-two years old, and a member of Kaiju cleanup company Monster Sweeper, Inc., viewed a deceased reptilian Kaiju in Yamashita that was killed by now-Defense Force captain Mina Ashiro, the monster's organs being scattered all over the city. He proclaimed that he and his colleagues would need to be working overtime for a while before heading off to the scene with them. As several civilians and news reporters celebrated the reptilian Kaiju's defeat, Mina walked down a road alongside other Defense Force members. Kafka noticed her but continued on his way. During the cleanup process, Kafka cut into the Kaiju's carcass and gave a sample of it to be transferred to Izumo Tech. He notified his colleagues that the grease on the Kaiju's skin was too thick to cut through and requested a heated chainsaw. He then noticed one of the Kaiju's organs being hoisted up. Despite warning the others, the organ ruptured, staining and burning one of the other members. Kafka treated his wound before being sent to clean up the monster's intestines, much to his dismay. He attempted to flee but was dragged away by the site manager. At the intestine area, Kafka cut into the organs with a buzzsaw, causing excrement to fly as he whined.
After his shift, Kafka arrived home and lay down on his bed, exhausted. He turned his attention to a news broadcast on the TV, where Mina was showcased and praised. Kafka remembered the promise he made to Mina and began to sulk, but quickly dismissed his train of thought.
The next day, Kafka arrived at the Monster Sweeper HQ and was greeted by his coworker Masahide Tokuda. Tokuda introduced Kafka to Reno Ichikawa. Tokuda then told Ichikawa of Kafka's former dreams of joining the Defense Force, embarrassing the latter. Suddenly, Ichikawa asked him why he gave up on his dream. Kafka replied that he had tried hard to join, but that there was always someone better, as well as that his own abilities were limited. Kafka told Ichikawa that once he is older, he will understand. However, Ichikawa refuted this, coldly telling his senior that he would never understand him and that he wished not to, angering and flustering Kafka. Ichikawa was later deployed to the intestines area. Kafka cheerfully exclaimed but was notified that he was being sent there as well. Kafka screamed and complained to the manager, but ran off to clean the organs anyway. The manager noted that, despite his complaints, Kafka is a diligent worker and that he would have been a good officer had he passed the Defense Force application exam.
During the team's break, Kafka noticed Ichikawa visibly repulsed by his earlier task, smiling, before nearly vomiting himself. After he recuperated, he noticed a bento box that Ichikawa brought to work and asked him about it. Ichikawa replied that he no longer has much appetite. Kafka then tossed him a Vitamin V jelly pouch, explaining that if he did not eat, he would not make it through the day. Ichikawa attempted to refuse but was met with an insistent Kafka now offering him noseplugs as well. Ichikawa refused again, but Kafka then tried to forcefully stuff them in his nose. Ichikawa attempted to flee and was now being chased around by Kafka as the two argued. Hours later, the other Monster Sweeper members left for the day. They depart with Kafka and he is approached by Ichikawa. Ichikawa thanked him for helping him get through the day, bowing. He also mentioned that the Defense Force had pushed back its age capacity to thirty-three years old, giving Kafka a chance to pursue his dream once more.
Suddenly, a large humanoid Yoju emerged from the ground. Before the Yoju could bite Ichikawa, Kafka tackled him out of the way. The Yoju attempted to grab Ichikawa, but he was kicked away by Kafka. Kafka yelled at Ichikawa to run and alert the Defense Force. Ichikawa initially protested, but hesitantly ran away, much to Kafka's relief. He grabbed a nearby pipe and slammed it against the ground, getting the Yoju's attention. Kafka ran and the Yoju began to give chase. During the chase, the Yoju repeatedly swung at Kafka. Kafka then spotted an alleyway and slid through it, briefly stalling the monster. He ran towards the alley's exit, shattering the glass screen in front of it.
As he jumped out of the alleyway, he had another flashback to the moment when he made a promise with Mina. Kafka, injured, remarked how "it shouldn't be like this." The Yoju burst through a nearby wall and chased Kafka again. Kafka stopped and prepared to defend himself, but he was knocked away by the large creature. The Yoju then stomped on his leg, breaking it and causing Kafka to yell in pain. Seeing that was unable to escape, he looked on at the Yoju hopelessly as it attempted to eat him. Suddenly, Ichikawa returned, smashing a stop sign against the large creature. Kafka looked at him in surprise and asked him why he returned. Ichikawa replied that he already called the Defense Force and that if he were to abandon his senior, he himself would never become a Defense Force officer. Kafka, shocked, remembered the rejection letter he received from the Defense Force. As the Yoju attacked Ichikawa, Kafka grew frustrated with himself. He then thought about all the things he was not able to save and yelled out, "DAMN IT!". Mina Ashiro's tiger, Bakko, suddenly appeared and charged at the creature, shoving its arm aside. The Yoju roared in pain as it was shot dead, then fell. Mina arrived at the scene and gave orders to assist the two Monster Sweeper members, as well as search for any remaining Yoju.
Later, Kafka lay in bed at Yokohama Minami General Hospital. He thought to himself about how Mina quickly dispatched the Yoju, praising her. Ichikawa suddenly called out to Kafka and Ichikawa praised him for his bravery. He advised him to reconsider achieving his dream of joining the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. Kafka thanked Ichikawa and agreed, now feeling more motivated than ever to join. His enthusiasm was then cut short by a small, flying Kaiju hovering above him. The creature said, "I found you," before flying into his mouth and through his body. After Kafka ingested the monster, he began to violently convulse as his vision grew distorted. Noticing his senior's visible pain, Ichikawa pulled back the curtain to reveal a shocking sight: in place of Kafka, sat a monstrous, skull-faced, and glowing creature. Kafka, now in Kaiju form, was initially puzzled by Ichikawa's spechlessness, but then turned to the window, looking at his reflection. Kafka and Ichikawa then screamed out in confusion and panic. Seeing Ichikawa visibly frightened, Kafka attempted to calm him down, before a shaken elderly man stumbled across the bizarre sight. The man reported Kafka to the Defense Force, causing the two to burst out of the window and onto the buildings below.
Abilities
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Gallery
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Merchandise
S.H. Figuarts
Miscellaneous
Internet
Trivia
- Kafka is likely named after Franz Kafka. One of Kafka's famous works, The Metamorphosis, bears similarities to Kaiju No. 8, with the main protagonists of both stories transforming into monstrous creatures following a laborious lifestyle.
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