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Naoya Matsumoto
Naoya Matsumoto (松本直也) is a Japanese mangaka.
Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 2
Synopsis
The Defense Force's final exam has ended, but Kikoru Shinomiya's trial is not over. A mysterious humanoid kaiju revives a neutralized honju and sets it loose on her, and just as she reaches her limit, Kafka rushes in to help. Kafka continues to struggle with concealing his own transformation into a humanoid kaiju, an ability that emerged after the incident in Volume 1, and he does his best to suppress it even as danger keeps forcing his hand. A new threat also surfaces from within the kaiju-corpse cleanup crew, Kafka's former workplace, in the form of another humanoid kaiju whose intentions are far less benign.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this series based on any real-world inspiration?
The author drew from his own personal struggles within the manga industry to shape the backstory of the protagonist, Kafka Hibino. Additionally, the series is heavily influenced by classic Japanese tokusatsu media, most notably the Ultraman franchise.
Does this volume stand alone or should I start from the beginning?
This is a serialized story that follows a continuous, linear narrative, so it is essential to read the volumes in order starting from the first book to understand the plot and character development.
Is there an anime adaptation of this series?
Yes, the manga has been adapted into an anime television series produced by Production I.G, which began airing in 2024.