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Spoiler Alert !!!The following article may contain heavy spoilers for Kaiju No. 8's Last Wave Arc.

For all you Kaiju No. 8 manga fans out there, the story is set to end with Chapter 129 on June 19, 2025. The rising star of Shonen manga has enjoyed a run of 127 chapters so far, and while its latest arc has exhausted the fans with its drawn-out battles, fans will undoubtedly miss their beloved story and characters. The abrupt ending of Kaiju No. 8 has caused a few bells to ring in our minds. Several fans are experiencing this sensation as well. Why does Kaiju No. 8’s rushed ending remind us of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen?

Kaiju No. 8 fans who’ve noticed this are voicing frustration on platforms like X, echoing Jujutsu Kaisen fans’ disappointment over rushed endings. As Kaiju No. 8’s Last Wave Arc mirrors Jujutsu Kaisen’s showdown with its crammed reveals,...

With less than ten days until the anticipated premiere of Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon in theaters, Crunchyroll decided to release an English dub trailer for the upcoming movie. The omnibus movie recaps the entire Season 1 of the hit anime series and adds an extra episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off.” The movie is set to hit U.S. and Canada theaters as a special event on April 13, 14 and 16. You can check out the new trailer in this article.

Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon will cover the main beats of the anime, including Kafka Hibino's (voiced by Masaya Fukunishi in the original Japanese and by Nazeeh Tarsha in the English dub) dream of joining the anti-Kaiju Defense Force and what happens to him when he finally is able to be a part of the dream team. The theatrical release will also give fans the opportunity to check out the show's stunning visuals...

The official X account of Kaiju No. 8 unveiled a new character trailer for Reno Ichikawa for the anime’s upcoming compilation film on March 10, 2025.

The compilation film, featuring the events of season 1, is set to hit Japanese theatres on March 28, 2025, along with a special episode titled ‘Hoshina’s Day Off”.

Kaiju No. 8 season 1 aired from April 13 to June 29, 2024.

A second season is slated for broadcast in July 2025.

The series was produced by Production I.G, with Studio Khara supervising the kaiju designs and artworks.

Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya directed the season 1, with scripts by Ichiro Okouchi, character designs and chief animation direction by Tetsuya Nishio, art direction by Shinji Kimura and monster designs by Mahiro Maeda.

Crunchyroll licensed the series for streaming the anime in more than 200 countries and territories, including India.

Kaiju No. 8 is a manga series written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto. It has been...

With only five episodes under its belt, Kaiju No. 8, featuring Kafka Hibino as the protagonist of the series, has made a big name for itself in the anime world. The series was awaited by fans for a long time because of the popularity and reception that the Kaiju No. 8 manga got, which has been going on since 2020.

Kafka Hibino – Kaiju No. 8

While fans are happy with the story, animation, and characters of the Kaiju No. 8 anime series, the one thing that the fans were not happy about was Kafka’s physical appearance in the series. Episode 5 of Kaiju No. 8, which was released on May 11, 2024, featured a scene where Kafka unveils his puffy belly, which has shocked fans.

Anime fans instantly started comparing Kafka with Shonen protagonists from other series and pointed out how he does not have the typical body of a main character. However,...

Kaiju No. 8 , based on the hit manga by Naoya Matsumoto, is the story of Kafka Hibino. Hibino is a regular guy in his thirties who lives in a world where Kaiju attacks are commonplace. He once dreamt of joining Japan’s Defense Force to protect innocent people from the Kaiju’s devastating attacks, but instead, he ended up on a ground cleanup crew. One fateful day after a routine job, everything changes for Hibino… Related: Recap: Kaiju No. 8 Episode 3, “Revenge Match” Let’s talk about everything that happened in the latest episode of Kaiju No. 8 ! And catch the next episode of the blockbuster anime right here on Crunchyroll. Warning: Full spoilers for Kaiju No. 8 . Seriously, major spoilers ahead! Back Up Hibino forces himself to stand up on his broken leg. He insists that he’s fine, and Vice-Captain Hoshina allows him to stay in the exam for now.

While romance anime has always performed well with fans, few shows have risen to the level of popularity and recognition that “The Danger's in My Heart” has in such a short period. While season one of the hit anime series did its job attracting viewers and introducing new fans to the show, season two elevated it to new heights and levels of status. At the time of this article, viewers are one anime season into 2024, yet the show is already shaping up to be one of the best premieres this year, and after considering its broad appeal, it's easy to understand why.

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One of the main reasons “The Dangers in My Heart” season two does so well is its ability to appeal to a variety of anime fans. While romance is often perceived as more geared towards females in most mediums,...

Kyoto comes into view as The Dangers in My Heart TV anime heads on its school trip as the romance series, based on the manga by Norio Sakurai, reaches the climax of the season. To showcase the school trip, The Dangers in My Heart released a brand-new visual of Ichikawa and Yamada inside Fushimi Inari Taisha’s famous Senbon Torii gates. The text on the poster reads, translated into English, “I'm gonna put my heart on the line.” Related: The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 Anime Delivers Tearful Story Visual The Dangers in My Heart is directed by Hiroaki Akagi at studio Shin-Ei Animation, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( Bloom Into You ), character designs by Masato Katsumata ( The Quintessential Quintuplets 2 ) and music by Kensuke Ushio. Seven Seas Entertainment, which publishes the manga's official English version, describes the series as such: Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom...

Ichikawa Ennosuke, a leading Japanese Kabuki actor, was discovered in a semi-conscious state in the family home in Tokyo’s Meguro district by his manager on the morning of Thursday last week (May 18).

First responders found his father, Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danshiro IV, and his mother lying together in a separate room. Both have since been pronounced dead.

A note, apparently written by Ichikawa Ennosuke, was found. Authorities have not confirmed a cause of death for the two parents.

Shochiku, a leading Japanese film studio and Kabuki theater management company that also serves as Ichikawa’s management agency, said in a statement Friday that, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Mr. Ichikawa Danshiro, who had supported the Kabuki world for many years, and his wife.”

Some details have since appeared in various Japanese media. These suggest a pact to die together. They also report that psychotropic drugs...

With so many great Japanese directors who made a name for themselves, it is always interesting to see some collaborate. One of the most interesting collaborative efforts was the company “Yonki-no-Kai,” which translates to the “Club of the Four Knights,” established in 1969 by filmmakers Akira Kurosawa, Keisuke Kinoshita, Masaki Kobayashi, and Kon Ichikawa. The group of friends put together this effort to support one another, as the film industry in Japan at the time was in a state of financial hardships. Yet, things did not go according to plan with Kurosawa’s film “Dodes’ka-den,” being a box-office failure, leading to many projects being shelved. The four wrote a jidaigeki feature that would go unmade for a long-time when they couldn’t raise funds to make it. Years later, following the passing of his companions, Ichikawa would eventually be able to direct this initially canceled feature while...