Summary
Naoya Matsumoto’sKaiju No. 8mangais creeping towards its end, according to the author. This announcement comes as a shock to fans, asKaiju No. 8has never been more popular thanks to the success of its anime adaptation, which became the biggest hit series of Spring Season 2024.
With theupcomingKaiju No. 8season 2and the spin-off series such asKaiju No. 8: B-SideandKaiju No. 8 Relaxthat expand the universe of the manga and showcase other characters, Kafka Hibino’s story has reached an electrifying new high.
However, a recent comment from its author to celebrate the release of the latest volume hinted that the series might end sooner than fans expected.
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Kaiju No. 8’s Author Naoya Matsumoto Reveals His Manga Is Close To The Climax
The Manga Recently Achieved A Milestone Of 15 Million Copies In Circulation
Due to theKaiju No. 8anime’s recent popularity, the manga has dominated Japanese charts by experiencingan incredible boost in sales.The shōnen series has exceeded 15 million manga copies in domestic circulation with the release ofKaiju No. 8volume 13 on August 08, 2025, and its author, Matsumoto, expressed his gratitude towards the fans in a comment shared byOricon News, acknowledging the influence of the anime in motivating new manga readers:
With the release of volume 13 on July 4th,Kaiju No. 8has surpassed 15 million copies in domestic circulation! To everyone who has been reading since the beginning and to new readers who started after watching the anime, we have been able to achieve such a significant number thanks to the support of so many readers! Thank you very much.
With this significant milestone, the author also revealed that the ongoing story is reaching its climax:
The story currently being serialized is reaching its climax, but I will continue to put my all into drawingKaiju No. 8, so please continue to support us.
Kaiju No. 8’s manga being close to its climax represents sad news for fans who have closely followedKafka Hibino’s story, who is a heartwarming protagonist whose determination inspires others to follow their dreams,no matter their age. Nevertheless, with no confirmation of when the story will end, there’s still some time before the culmination of the Japanese Defense Force’s fight to protect humanity.
Kaiju No. 8Manga’s Ending Soon Aligns With The Recent Developments Of The Story
Kafka Hibino Finally Achieved His Goal
Kaiju No. 8manga, inching closer to its climax, although a surprise since the manga has only 110 chapters so far, aligns with the recent developments of the story as Kafka has already fulfilled his promise of standing by the side of his childhood friend and superior Mina Ashiro, finally achieving his goal of the two battling together. Additionally, the special move Kafka had honed with Soshiro Hoshina, the Third Division vice captain, is about to be revealed in the intense fight against Kaiju No. 9, which is already in its last stage.
The Last Wave arc already feels like the endgame of the series, and with the confirmation that the story’s reaching its climax, this could mean that Kaiju No. 9 may be the final enemy in the story, paying off for all the buildup this threatening Kaiju has gotten so far. However,Kaiju No. 8fans can still expect some fierce fights to go live, as Kafka and the Defense Force’s fight against the Kaijus is not an easy one to win, so the author can still introduce another powerful enemy before the end of the manga.
Kaiju No. 8
Cast
Kaiju No. 8 follows Kafka Hibino, who dreams of joining The Defense Force alongside childhood friend Mina Ashiro in a world beset by Kaiju. Kafka’s path diverges as he works cleaning up post-battle, but his encounter with Reno Ichikawa reignites his vow to defend humanity. Released in 2024.
