Can Kafka Prove Himself in Battle Against Kaiju... Kaiju No. 8 Anime Episode 14 Synopsis & Pre-Release Stills Unveiled, Special Program Also Announced

The synopsis and pre-release stills for episode 14 of the anime Kaiju No. 8 have been released. Additionally, it has been decided that a special program will be streamed on August 5, "No. 8 Day."

Serialized since July 2020 on Shonen Jump+, the hugely popular manga Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto has won numerous manga awards, with more than 18 million copies in circulation (including digital editions) across 15 volumes. Its popularity extends beyond Japan, gaining numerous fans in North America and other overseas regions as well.

The story begins to move when the protagonist, Kafka Hibino (voiced by Masaya Fukunishi), who has long admired the “Japan Defense Force” that hunts Kaiju, awakens to the mysterious ability to transform into a Kaiju himself after an encounter with a mysterious small Kaiju.

The special program to be streamed on August 5 will feature the voice cast. As with the special program that aired in April, this will be a joint broadcast for both the anime and game, delivering talks about the second season currently airing and the latest information on the upcoming summer release of Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME.