Where to read the Kaiju No. 8 manga
Uncover the story of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 for yourself by diving deep into the manga.
Kaiju No. 8’s second season is set to release on 19th July.
If you’re someone who enjoys monsters and intense action, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t watch the first season ahead of time and get stuck into the explosive world created by Naoya Matsumoto.
However, why not go a step further and jump into the Kaiju No. 8 manga?
The original manga was first published in July 2020 on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ online platform.
The story follows cleaner Kafka Hibino, who has long wanted to become a Defense Force hero. Unfortunately, Kafka flunks all his entrance exams, leaving him to clean up the mess left behind by kaijus and the Force.
However, things change when he ingests a parasite that gives him kaiju-based superpowers.
If the premise sounds interesting to you and you want to read the manga alongside the anime series, you might be wondering: where can you read Kaiju No. 8? Don’t fret; we’re here to guide you.
Can I read the Kaiju No. 8 manga series for free?
Technically, yes, you can read the entire Kaiju No. 8 manga series for free over on Manga Plus, an app for smart devices that includes a variety of titles across multiple genres.
However, there is a catch: you’re only able to read these chapters once.
That means the moment you’re done with a chapter, you won’t be able to reread it without forking over your money. If that doesn’t bother you, though, then yes, Manga Plus is the app that you need to read Kaiju No. 8 for free.
Of course, this is only available for readers who want to read Kaiju No. 8 digitally. At the time of writing, there is no way to read the manga (physically) for free unless your local library has it in stock.
With the above in mind, Kaiju No. 8 isn’t a completely inaccessible series, as there are legal ways to read it for free. It just comes with a few caveats that are worth considering.
Where to buy the Kaiju No. 8 manga series
The best way to access physical manga is by checking out your local bookseller’s manga collection to see if they offer the series.
Or, if you want to see if you can access it for free, there’s never a wrong time to sign up to your local library.
Alternatively, you can check out storefronts like Waterstones and Amazon.
You can also purchase the Kaiju No. 8 manga series digitally via VIZ or Manga Plus. Both require a subscription in order to purchase, however.
Is the Kaiju No. 8 manga finished?
The Kaiju No. 8 manga is currently ongoing, which means that you’ve got plenty to catch up on alongside the anime when it airs on 19th July 2025.
At the time of writing, the series currently has 15 physical volumes and 128 chapters.
How many chapters does the Kaiju No. 8 manga have?
The Kaiju No. 8 manga series has 128 chapters overall. However, because it is an ongoing series, expect more as weeks and months pass.
When are the new Kaiju No. 8 chapters out?
The Kaiju No. 8 manga appears to be updated at least twice a month; though, looking at the dates of previous chapters, it is sometimes only updated once a month.
The next chapter for Kaiju No. 8 is scheduled to release on 17th July 2025.
Are there differences between the Kaiju No. 8 manga vs anime?
The Kaiju No. 8 anime features additional scenes to the manga, allowing for the development of certain characters.
However, the most significant difference between the manga and the anime is the visual style. While this can be expected, fans of the manga have expressed their disappointment with the visuals of the anime more than once.
Even so, if you’re interested in the manga, you shouldn’t let that bother you and give both the anime and manga a go – you might end up pleasantly surprised.
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