Kaiju No. 8 anime is “unbelievable” compared to the manga

Kaiju No. 8 is one of the most anticipated anime in 2024, and now that one of the creatives behind the manga has spoken about the adaptation, it sounds all the more promising.

Based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto, Kaiju No. 8 merges Attack on Titan and Godzilla to form an anime show of considerable intrigue. In a world where monster attacks are regular, a young soldier in Japan’s Defense Force gets the power to become one of the giant creatures.

Determined to defend his country from these creatures, he chooses to keep this ability a secret while still serving as a soldier, acting as enemy and ally in the struggle to defeat the evil. It’s a fascinating premise, and given the show is made by Production I.G, it’s in safe hands.

The editor behind the manga certainly thinks so, based on what he’s seen so far.

Kaiju No. 8 editor was “overwhelmed” by the anime

Seijiro Nakaji, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Shonen Jump and the Editor on Kaiju No. 8, has commented on the upcoming show. “I saw the storyboard, and I was just overwhelmed, thinking: ‘It’s unbelievable how amazing it has become in the hands of a professional!’,” he told Manga Plus.

Nakaji explains that some aspects “were further explored or reinterpreted” from the manga, suggesting fans familiar with the source material are getting a different version of the story. “I’m also really looking forward to seeing how the action moves and the colors of the monsters turn out,” he adds.

That’s my big curiosity as well. Mecha and kaiju anime are common, so I’m hoping Kaiju No. 8 will approach action in a way that feels distinct and modern. Thankfully, what we’ve seen so far suggests as much, and we don’t have long to find out as Kaiju No. 8 premieres in April 2024.

To keep yourself amused in the meantime, check out our guide to Demon Slayer Season 4, and our list of the best anime shows on Netflix.