by The synopsis and preview cuts for episode 18 of the anime “Kaiju No. 8” have been released.
Kaiju No. 8, a hugely popular manga by Naoya Matsumoto, has been serialized in Shonen Jump+ since July 2020. It has won numerous manga awards and has sold over 18 million copies in Japan (including digital versions) with 15 volumes published to date. Its popularity is not limited to Japan, but has also garnered many fans overseas, including in North America.
The story begins when the protagonist, Hibino Kafka (voiced by Fukunishi Katsuya), who dreams of joining the “Japan Defense Force” that fights monsters, is awakened by a mysterious small monster to the power to transform himself into a monster.
Episode 18 “Suitable Person”
Monster No. 10, who had been held captive by the Third Unit, regains consciousness, and Hoshina Soushirou, the designated vice-captain of the Third Unit, is approached by Monster No. 10 with a proposal.
Meanwhile, at Ariake Rinkai Base, an Eastern Division meeting is being held. As countermeasures against Monster No. 9, which has become the most significant threat, are discussed, Hoshina reveals some surprising information.
