Kaiju no. 8. 1 [manga] / story and art by Naoya Matsumoto ; translation, David Evelyn ; touch-up art & lettering, Brandon Bovia.
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 hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she's out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There's just one problem--he's made the Defense Force's neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8. Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1974725987
- ISBN: 9781974725984
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm.
- Edition: Shonen Jump edition.
- Publisher: San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "First published in Japan in 2020 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo"--Title page.Manga format; reads back to front, right to left.
- Target Audience Note:
- Rated T for Teen; recommended for ages 13 and up, contains crude humor and depictions of violence.
- Language Note:
- In English, translated from the Japanese.
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Available copies
- 26 of 40 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 40 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | YA 741.595 MAT (Text) | 34621991254171 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | YA MATSUMOTO (Text) | 30664100332607 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Black Mountain Library | YA 741.5952 KAI v.1 (Text) | 0020513144475 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | GN MATSUMOTO (Text) | 22281500077874 | Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | GN TEEN KAIJU NO. 8 (Text) | 31781069763660 | Young Adult Fiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
| East Asheville Library | 741.5952 KAI v.1 (Text) | 0020513144483 | Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | GN TEEN KAIJU NO.8 (Text) | 31781066787811 | Young Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | YAF Mat (Text) | 30308101298470 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | GN 741.5 M (Text) | 18198050025008 | Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | YA GN MANGA Kaiju No. 8 (Text) | 33630005328682 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
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Summary:
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 hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she's out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There's just one problem--he's made the Defense Force's neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8.
