The current year represents the breakthrough of Kaiju No. 8. In early 2024, fans around the globe were treated to the historic debut of the anime series broadcast in real time from Japan. Since its debut, Kaiju No. 8 has kept viewers captivated week after week.
In a recent interview in Japan, series author Naoya Matsumoto shared about the origins of his hit manga. Matsumoto revealed that Kaiju No. 8 started from bitterness and despair.
Frustrated by financial difficulties and seeing his friends succeed in manga magazines, Matsumoto conveyed these feelings into his story about Kafka, a struggling thirty-year-old man. to achieve your dream.
Interestingly, Matsumoto mentioned some of his successful friends in the industry, including Yuki Tabata (Black Clover), Toshiaki Iwashiro (Psyren), and Ryuhei Tamura (Beelzebub). Despite his long career in manga, Matsumoto did not achieve mainstream success until Kaiju issue 8.
Since the manga's release, Kaiju No. 8 has grown in popularity, and the anime adaptation has only added to its success. Matsumoto expressed that he finally feels like he can compete with his successful friends in the industry.
If you haven't seen Kaiju No. 8, Matsumoto recommends you give it a try! The sci-fi series is currently available to stream on X (Twitter) and Crunchyroll.