Is the Kaiju No 8 manga finished?

Thanks to its anime debut, Kaiju No 8 has caught the attention of manga fans, too. So, let’s find out if the manga is finished.

Kaiju No 8 is a sci-fi action manga created by Naoya Matsumoto. The manga was first published in 2020 and found a home in Shueisha’s official platforms, Shonen Jump+, Manga Plus, and Viz Media. Currently, it is one of the top 20 books on Manga Plus.

An anime show of Kaiju No 8 by the renowned studio Production I.G., debuted on Crunchyroll as part of the Spring 2024 season. A second season was confirmed right alongside Season 1’s finale. As of now, we don’t have a release window of the highly anticipated upcoming anime.

With some action-packed monstrous goodness, the anime series has amassed quite a huge fan-following. If you’re one of them, wondering if the Kaiju No 8 manga is finished, we have an answer for you.

Is the Kaiju No 8 manga finished?

The Kaiju No 8 manga is still not finished yet.

It’s ongoing and releases a new chapter once every two weeks, with the exception of some scheduled breaks in between. The chapters of the ongoing manga are released simultaneously on Manga Plus and Shonen Jump+.

The story of the manga is set in a futuristic world where enormous monsters known as kaiju begin to appear in the world. Two different professions rise from these appearances. One of them is the force of elite soldiers called the Defense Corps  who kill the kaiju and the second one is the sweepers who clean the remains of the fights.

The main character, Kafka Hibino is a sweeper who aspired to become a member of the Defense Corps but failed. But when he encounters a parasitic kaiju on a fateful day, he finally gets the chance to fulfill his dream of joining the Defense Corps.

Throughout the story, Kafka and fellow soldiers encounter several enemies, including Kaiju No 9 who is the main antagonist of the story. However, the story is far from over and the manga will go on for quite some time.

How many chapters are there in the Kaiju No 8 manga?

As of July 19, 2024, the Kaiju No 8 manga has 111 chapters, with more to come once every two weeks.

Currently, there are 12 tankobon volumes. With more upcoming chapters, there will also be more volumes to be released in the future.

Throughout the 111 chapters, Kaiju No 8 covers 9 story arcs. The ninth arc, titled ‘The Last Wave Arc’, is the biggest arc of the manga series so far and is currently ongoing. 

Fast-paced with gorgeous art, the Kaiju No 8 manga is a joy to read. Check that out and if you’re looking for more anime, you might like our recommendations on the best anime sequels, isekai anime, upcoming romantic anime, and seinen anime series.