Rumors are circulating online that an anime adaptation of Kaiju No 8 is in production now, and it is expected to be announced later this week.
While anime fans only continue to enjoy watching their favorite shows on the small screen, there are millions of manga readers around the world who are still patiently waiting for their favorite series to be adapted for TV.
One of the largest continuous manga (figuratively and literally) in the world is Kaiju No. 8, a brutal series that tells the story of Kafka Hippino, a young man who gains the ability to transform into a city-destroying creature.
This week, new rumors of an anime adaptation of Kaiju #8 are circulating online, but what do we know about the possible TV production of the popular manga series ahead of a “special announcement” on Friday?
Rumors spread online about Kaiju No 8
This week, new rumors circulated online regarding an anime adaptation of the manga series Kaiju No 8 written by Naoya Matsumoto.
According to the latest report from AniNewsAndFacts, the popular and reputable Twitter page, “Kaiju No 8” by Naoya Matsumoto is modified by animation. Produced by Toho Animations, Studio to be announced soon.”
At the time of writing, neither the production team Kaiju No 8 nor Toho Animations has directly commented on these rumors; However, there appears to be some credibility in the latest leaks. tracking tweet Note, “Toho Animation Production is somehow involved in ‘Kaiju No. 8 Big Announcement on August 5.”
This information regarding the Friday 5 August announcement has been made mentioned Several days ago – because that date will mark the start of the 2022 Crunchyroll Expo when the likes of Chainsaw Man get a brand new trailer.
Interestingly, rumors about a possible anime adaptation have been slowly increasing over the past few months. The hype surrounding a possible TV production of the 8th manga Kaiju with JP Anime has begun Twitter Breaking news sharing page on March 23research and development.
The Twitter post stated that “Kaiju No. 8″ (Kaijuu 8-gou), a science fiction horror manga created by Matsumoto, Naoya is receiving an animation adaptation and will be produced by TOHO Animation.” The post also mentioned that Toho will be the producer of the series, not the animation studio that will actually be creating a TV adaptation, which according to the latest leaks will also be this week.
anime japan 2022 Twitter The page ran a popular poll asking fans which original manga series they’d like to see animated earlier this year, with Kaiju rated 8 as a 10The tenth Most anticipated production.
Various theories about a possible animation studio have already begun to emerge online, with popular YouTuber ForneverWorld commenting on how the perception of anime mods has changed depending on the ingenuity of factors such as the story and visuals:
“Kaiju No. 8. We are in a different era, Kaiju No. 8 comes in a different time and era in anime and manga where art and animation are very important. Before it was always about the story and I think in the world of manga, the story is still very important – even if You had a great art style but your story sucks, 9 times out of 10 you probably won’t go anywhere. In the anime, as long as there is something really great because the anime is more appreciated and more accepted than the manga.” — ForneverWorld, via YouTube.
A brutal manga series that deserves the best mod
The manga series Kaiju #8 began serialization in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ magazine in July 2020, and at the time of writing, seven volumes have been released in Japan.
The series has seen widespread success both domestically in Japan and with fans around the world, being frequently featured on “Best Manga of the Year” lists.
In fact, Kaiju was ranked #8 as one of the top 10 manga of 2021 in School Library Journal, ranked third for male readers in 2022 in Kono Manga ga Sugoi and second in recommended comics for National Library staff 2022.
By the end of December 2020, the series had reportedly surpassed 30 million views, climbed to 70 million by February 2021 and reached over 100 million views by April of the same year.
As of March 2022, there were reportedly over 6.7 million copies in circulation, with the series selling 22,041 copies in France during its first week – industry It is the first appearance of the best-selling manga in the history of France. By July 2022, that number was It said It increased to about 7.8 million copies.
How to read the original manga series in English
While Kaiju No. 8 received seven full volumes of manga in Japan, the English version is late; Only three volumes have been published so far, and volume 4 is scheduled for release in October 2022.
The easiest and cheapest way to read the manga series Kaiju #8 is through the digital platforms Viz Media and Manga Plus. Both services provide online access to the entire catalog of chapters, with the subscription price currently at just $1.99 per month.
Physical copies can be purchased through Viz Media, as well as Amazon, Book Depository, Waterstones, Bookshop, and your local comic book store.
The digital editions can be obtained through Google Play, iBooks, Kindle, and Barnes & Noble.
Written by Tom Llewellyn – [email protected]
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