Breaking: Kaiju No. 8 Manga Tops 15 Million Copies, 1 Million Sold Last Month!
The first anime adaptation of Kaiju No. 8 has concluded for now, but the manga series continues to thrive and gain popularity. Recently, it was announced that the manga has surpassed 15 million copies in print and digital sales. This milestone was reached with the release of volume 13, which contributed an additional one million copies sold just in the past month.
Kaiju No. 8 Creator's Comment
To celebrate this achievement, Naoya Matsumoto, the creator of Kaiju No. 8, shared his gratitude and reflections. He mentioned that the story might be reaching its climax and expressed his appreciation for the readers' support. Matsumoto's full comment, translated from Japanese, is as follows:
As of the release of the 13th manga volume on July 4, ‘Kaiju No. 8’ has exceeded 15 million copies printed in Japan!
It’s with the support of so many readers, both those who have been reading the manga for a long time and those who have newly started after watching the anime, we have been able to accumulate such a large number of readers! I am truly grateful to all of you.
Though the story might be reaching its peak, I will continue to draw ‘Kaiju No. 8’ with all my might, so please continue to support the series!
Additional News - Kaiju No. 8 Sequel
In related news, a sequel to the anime has been officially announced and will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Kaiju No. 8 is serialized on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ online manga platform, and an English version is available from VIZ Media. The series has been adapted into an anime, which has gained a considerable following.
Anime Synopsis
Crunchyroll, the streaming platform for the Kaiju No. 8 anime, provides this description of the series:
In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno's determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka's promise to join Mina and protect humanity.
Conclusion
The "Kaiju No. 8" series continues to hype up fans with its kickass action and unique story with a lot of cool characters. With the manga reaching new heights in sales and an anime sequel on the way, the future looks promising for fans of the series. Are you excited for the Kaiju No. 8 sequel?