Kaiju No. 8 B-Side, Vol. 1

A thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off, with stories focusing on fan-favorite characters!

A spin-off of the smash hit Kaiju No. 8, this manga takes a deeper look at some of the series’ most beloved characters. See Hoshina, Shinomiya, and others in the past as they struggle to find themselves through battle with deadly kaiju!

In this second of two volumes, a young Shinomiya finishes her battle with a killer crustacean-type kaiju in a training exercise full of surprises. Then the action focuses on Narumi’s past. He’s got all the potential in the world but an attitude destined to squander it! Can Vice-Captain Itami straighten him out?

About the Author

Naoya Matsumoto published his first serialized series, Neko Wappa!, in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2009. His next series, Pochi Kuro , began serialization in Shonen Jump+ in 2014. Kaiju No. 8  is his follow-up series.

ISBN: 9781974752850
Author: Naoya Matsumoto
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2nd July 2025
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 19 x 12.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg): .20