Tag: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side

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

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