Kaiju No. 8 To Become First-Ever Anime to Broadcast on X
The upcoming anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga is set to make history as the first-ever anime to stream worldwide on X, formerly known as Twitter. This groundbreaking announcement adds to the initial reveal that Kaiju No. 8 would be exclusively streamed on Crunchyroll. The anime is scheduled to broadcast in April 2024, and the production team includes renowned talent from the anime industry.
Historic Announcement at Jump Festa '24
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As part of the various exciting announcements made at the Jump Festa '24 event, the upcoming anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga is set to make history as the first-ever anime to stream worldwide on X (formerly known as Twitter). This update adds to the initial announcement that Kaiju No. 8 would be streamed exclusively by Crunchyroll, as a brand-new trailer released on Sunday revealed broadcast information, cast and staff rosters, as well as a new key visual featuring protagonist Kafka Hibino and some of his allies in the Japan Defense Force. Kaiju No. 8 is slated for broadcast in April 2024.
The production of Kaiju No. 8 at Production I.G. includes renowned industry figures such as Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya serving as series directors, while Code Geass co-creator Ichiro Okōchi is in charge of series composition. Shinji Kimura serves as art director, with Naruto character designer Tetsuya Nishio serving as chief animation director and character designer. Masaru Matsumoto is the director of 3DCG, Aya Hida is the series editor, and the sound director is Fumiyuki Gō; with music composed by Yuta Bandō. Rebuild of Evangelion production studio Khara supervises the Kaiju designs and artworks. Cast members revealed so far include Masaya Fukunishi (Draken, Tokyo Revengers) as Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8; Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki, JUJUTSU KAISEN) as Mina Ashiro; Wataru Katō (Rentarō Aijō, 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You) as Reno Ichikawa; Fairouz Ai (Power, Chainsaw Man) as Kikoru Shinomiya and Kengo Kawanishi (Muichirō Tokitō, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) as Sōshirō Hoshina.
Plot and Characters
Kaiju No. 8 is set in a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju. The story revolves around 32-year-old Kafka Hibino, who pledged to enlist in the Japan Defense Force alongside his childhood best friend, Mina Ashiro, to defeat the Kaiju threat once and for all. However, life took an unexpected turn, leading Kafka and Mina down different paths.
While Mina became the Captain of the 3rd Division in the Defense Force, recognized as one of humanity's best hopes against the Kaiju, Kafka found himself as one of the members of a vital division responsible for cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Kafka's hope is rekindled when he meets the highly ambitious 19-year-old Reno Ichikawa, who is determined to enlist in the Defense Force. This encounter reignites Kafka's passion, setting the stage for an unexpected journey and metamorphosis.
Behind the Scenes and Production Team
The production team behind Kaiju No. 8 boasts an impressive lineup of industry veterans and talented individuals. Notable figures involved in the production include Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya as series directors, Ichiro Okōchi as series composition lead, and Shinji Kimura as the art director. Tetsuya Nishio, known for his work on Naruto, serves as the chief animation director and character designer. Additionally, the Kaiju designer is Mahiro Maeda, with Izumi Hirose as the color designer and Eiji Arai as the director of photography.
The 3DCG is directed by Masaru Matsumoto, Aya Hida serves as the series editor, and the sound director is Fumiyuki Gō. The music for Kaiju No. 8 is composed by Yuta Bandō, and the production studio Khara, known for Rebuild of Evangelion, supervises the Kaiju designs and artworks.
