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Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1

By Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando
Series: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side
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A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favourite characters! Spinning off from the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look into some of the series’ most beloved characters. See characters like Hoshina in the past as they struggle to... Read More
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A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favorite characters!

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A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favourite characters!

Spinning off from the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look into some of the series’ most beloved characters. See characters like Hoshina in the past as they struggle to find themselves through battles with deadly kaiju!

The harsh words of Hoshina’s father, “Give up on joining the defence force,” could have hobbled him for life, but Hoshina is not your average kaiju fighter. Armed with his signature swords, he shakes free of the doubts of the past, determined to take down kaiju and make a name for himself!

Series: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side

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  • Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1
    A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favourite characters! Spinning off from the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look into some of the series’ most beloved characters. See characters like Hoshina in the past as they struggle to find themselves through battles with deadly kaiju! The harsh words of Hoshina’s father, “Give...
    By Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando
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    Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2
    A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favourite characters! A spin-off of the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look at some of the series’ most beloved characters. See Hoshina, Shinomiya, and others in the past as they struggle to find themselves through battle with deadly kaiju! In this second of two volumes,...
    By Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974752850

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

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  • Illustrated by Kentaro Hidano

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 216

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About the Author

Naoya Matsumoto published his first serialized series, Neko Wappa!, in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2009. His next series, Pochi Kuro, began serialization in Shonen Jump+ in 2014. Kaiju No. 8 is his follow-up series.

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