Kaijuu 8-gou: Side B

Kaiju No. 8: B-Side
怪獣8号 side B
Monster #8: B-Side

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Synopsis

In this first of two volumes, Hoshina's backstory comes to light. The harsh words of his father could have hobbled Hoshina for life, but Hoshina's not your average kaiju fighter. Armed with his signature swords, he shakes free of the doubts of the past, determined to take down kaiju and make a name for himself! (Source: VIZ Media)

Publication notes

Kaijuu 8-gou: Side B was simulpub digitally in English as Kaiju No. 8: B-Side through MANGA Plus. The volumes were published by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from April 8, 2025, to September 2, 2025.

Published

Jan 5, 2024 to Jul 12, 2024

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MAL rank: #5900
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Alternative Version

Kaijuu 8-gou: Micchaku! Dai-3 Butai

Main characters

Soushirou Hoshina1239 fan favorites
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Birthday: November 21st Height: 171 cm Hair colour: Dark violet Eye colour: Red (manga), purple (anime) Occupation: Third Division Vice-Captain Likes: Reading, coffee, mont blanc and simple guys. Personality: Soshiro is laid back and always has a smile on his face, he often makes fun of others and is seen laughing. Soshiro is relaxed and friendly and shown to be intelligent and intuitive. Despite his laid back nature, he is shown to be very powerful, specializing with bladed weapons. During combat he is serious and skillful. Soushiro comes from a family of Kaiju slayers dating back to the Muromachi Period, he is one of the few remaining members of the Defence Force who fights solely with a blade. (Source: Kaiju No.8 Wiki)
Gen Narumi354 fan favorites
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Birthday: December 28th Height: 175 cm Hair colour: Black and grey (manga), black and pink (anime). Eye colour: Red (manga), magenta (anime). Occupation: Captain of the First Division Likes: Video games, online shopping, ego surfing, freedom and cramped spaces. Personality: Gen is known as "Japan's Strongest Anti-Kaiju Combatant. When he is on the battlefield Gen is serious and calm, giving specific orders to his subordinates. However, when off the battlefield Gen is unprofessional, lazy and childish. Gen presents as informal and rude with others, he will overreact when slightly annoyed and often argues with Soshiro Hoshina. (Source: Kaiju No.8 Wiki)
Kikoru Shinomiya353 fan favorites
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Birthday: September 7 Kikoru is a young prodigy of Kaiju slaying.