Kaiju No. 8 just set up a transformative new chapter, as Kikoru declares she wants to grow stronger, hinting that the Defense Force will be getting a major upgrade after a classic training arc.
New Shonen Jump manga, Kaiju No. 8 is gearing up for an intense training arc that could reshape the future of the Defense Force in the impending Kaiju war. While the popular series continues to achieve record-breaking numbers in Japan after selling over five million copies, it also offers an intriguing new perspective on the Kaiju genre and its growing characters.
Chapter 54 begins with Japan's Kaiju Defense Force suffering the loss of Director General Isao Shinomiya - a major hit to the already dwindling forces by the hands of Kaiju No. 9. After fusing with the General and gaining possession of Kaiju No. 2, Kaiju No. 9 is now more powerful than ever. As a result, the enemy has gone into hiding, leaving Kaiju No. 8 possessor Kafka Hibino and others at a horrifying crossroads.
So far, the manga's main focus has been on increasing Kafka's ability to control Kaiju No. 8, especially after his most recent fight with Kaiju No. 9. Even with Kaiju No. 8's exceptional power, Kafka still lacks the necessary strength to break through to his newfound Kaiju powers - a lesson he learns after fighting General Isao.
Now, with the upcoming Kaiju invasion on pause, a training arc is necessary for Kafka, Kikoru, and the remaining Defense Force officers to gain the upper hand. Kikoru's refusal to give up for her father's sake proves she's ready for any training regime coming her way. Manga readers will have to wait until February 3 to find out what happens next in Kaiju No. 8, but it seems as if the characters are about to take a major step up in ability. .