Category: Naoya Matsumoto

Review: Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive On the Third Division by Keiji Ando and Naoya Matsumoto

September 18, 2025

This novel follows the Third Division for a week as they are being filmed for a television feature. Each chapter follows a different character during the week: Kafka, Rino, Kikoru, and Hoshina.  This was an enjoyable little behind the scenes look at the Third Division rookies and what they do in between kaiju attacks. The … More Review: Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive On the Third Division by Keiji Ando and Naoya Matsumoto

ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2 by Naoya Matsumoto

September 1, 2025

This volume picks up where the previous book with Kikoru testing out some Numbers weapons. Then goes into the backstory of Captain Gen Narumi and how he ended up in the Defense Force.  I loved seeing Kikorou testing out weapons and finding the one that works for her. This is where she finally gets her … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 2 by Naoya Matsumoto

Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 12 and 13 by Naoya Matsumoto

August 23, 2025

These reviews contain potential spoilers. This volume continues Hoshina’s battle against Kaiju No. 12. This is a very interesting battle and it’s the first time we have seen Hoshina go all out. We see new techniques and how Hoshina is utilizing the number 10 weapon. I really enjoyed this battle and how we also learned … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 12 and 13 by Naoya Matsumoto

ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 by Naoya Matsumoto

August 10, 2025

This was an enjoyable spin-off series that focuses more on the other members of the Defense Force. The first few chapters follow Vice-Captain Hoshina and his journey to becoming part of Mina’s team. It was great getting some background on Hoshina and his motivations for being a swordsman in an age of guns. Then we … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 by Naoya Matsumoto

Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 10 and 11 by Naoya Matsumoto

August 9, 2025

These reviews contains potential spoilers. This volume picks right up where the previous one left off with Vice-Captain Hoshina allowing the numbers weapon suit 10 to control the fight so they don’t die. We then have the second wave of the battle when multiple new Kaiju’s appear, number 11-15, and are targeting all the people … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 10 and 11 by Naoya Matsumoto

Cover for Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 4 by Naoya Matsumoto

Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 4-6 by Naoya Matsumoto

October 7, 2023

This was another action packed volume with an unexpected ending. This continues the fight on the base with Vice-Captain Hosina fighting the kaiju leader until Captain Mina Ashiro arrives to take it down. This was an interesting battle and I loved getting to see more of Hosina’s fighting style. Also I love how badass Ashiro … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 4-6 by Naoya Matsumoto