Kaiju n°8
Kazé · 2021–2022 · 6 issues
About the series
Kaiju No. 8, published by Kazé in 2021–2022, reimagines the monster-fighting genre through the eyes of a hapless, middle-aged janitor who unexpectedly gains the power to transform into a kaiju. This six-issue series, written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto, balances high-octane action with workplace comedy as its protagonist navigates the Defense Force's elite ranks while hiding his monstrous secret. Its fresh take on the classic kaiju premise, combined with Matsumoto's dynamic art, made it an instant standout in modern manga.