Reviews

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 2 by Naoya Matsumoto

ayce929's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

biliboc_diana_simona's review against another edition

funny relaxing fast-paced

5.0

jaane's review

adventurous challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I admire Kafka's determination. He's driven and passionate about standing beside Mina. It's also great that he was able to use his knowledge with Kaiju disposal for their mission. 

Though that other Kaiju is just annoying. He just doesn't die easily. It's good Kafka arrived on time for Ichikawa and Iharu! I just love how Kafka is concern with everyone and treats them like family.

luckyshmo's review

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

konvineo's review against another edition

3.0

This continues to be weird, and I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying reading this. Kafka is kind of relatable as a 30-something protagonist. I'm especially a fan of the scene where the guys a comparing bodies, and Kafka pull out his "working man" muscles, but he's got a bit of a tummy. I'm also a fan of Kafka being support and using his disposal knowledge instead of immediately being the best fighter at all times.

alexbthelibrarian's review

4.0

I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I feel like this volume really ramps up the stakes and brings to light some great villains. Kafka and Ichikawa have joined the Japan Defense Force, Kafka more on a probationary role. With that, Kafka still has to hide his Kaiju form from the rest of his squad. Although, he has gained a new confidant in the infamous Kikoru, a Kaiju killing prodigy. However, there is a villain afoot who is causing Kaiju to become more powerful, and somehow come back from the dead.

Kafka may be the only one who can stop it, but he can't blow his cover as a normal non-kaiju human. He is determined to only use his Kaiju ability when absolutely necessary. I think I enjoyed this volume because Kafka is determined to show he is useful by going through kaiju on the battlefield and helping his teammates learn more about their enemy in the moment. I think this is something logical that the Defense Force never considered.

I recommend keeping up with this series. I think it has the potential to not only be a good manga, but a good anime.

andyhel's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mary_jane99's review against another edition

4.0

I like this one more than the first volume. All the fighting was very intense. The mushrooms were gross though.

I like Hoshina and Reno a lot too. I don’t love how everyone seems obsessed with Mina, it’s a little weird to me.

nats_bookshelves's review against another edition

5.0

five stars because i love you reno.

dylanger's review

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5