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Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2

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! 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... 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!

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, a young Shinomiya finishes her battle with a killer crustacean-type kaiju in a training exercise full of surprises. Then the action focuses on Narumi’s past. He’s got all the potential in the world but an attitude destined to squander it! Can Vice-Captain Itami straighten him out?

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: 9781974758388

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kentaro Hidano

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 248

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About the Author

Kentaro Hidano is a Japanese manga artist whose first serialized work, ZIGA, began running in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2018. His series Super Smartphone is also available in English.

Keiji Ando is a novelist and the author of the light novel Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive on the Third Division.

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