Kaiju no 8 chapter 121 is set to bring an intense showdown as Kafka Hibino returns to the battlefield to face Kaiju no 9.

With the entire Defense Force exhausted from the ongoing battle, Kafka is solely responsible for ending Kaiju no 9’s reign of terror.

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To turn the tide, Kafka is ready to reveal his final form, unleashing the full power of Kaiju no 8.

Will this be enough to defeat Kaiju no 9 and secure humanity’s survival?

Kaiju no 8 chapter 120 recap

Kaiju no 8 vice captain Soshiro Hoshina seen fighting Kaiju no 10 in episode 10 of the anime
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In Kaiju no 8 chapter 120, Kafka Hibino awakens from his trance and returns to the battlefield to save vice captain Soshiro Hoshina’s life. Observers in the Defense Force command center are surprised at Kafka’s return to his Kaiju no 8 form but question his ability to defeat Kaiju no 9.

Kaiju no 9 attacked Kafka, exposing his monster core, but Kafka remained unfazed. He began to power up, surprising Hoshina. Kafka recalled the incident from his childhood that changed his life. He was the first to notice an impending Kaiju attack on their neighborhood and reported it, but could do nothing more.

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Kafka reflected on his past wish to have been a Defense Force commander with a ninety-nine percent release force, a skilled fighter with a top-notch sword or gun, or a superhero capable of defeating thousands of monsters.

Kafka lamented that had he not been a powerless child, he could have saved their house built by his father, the stationery store where his grandmother bought him a toy pencil case, the restaurant where his mother worked part-time, the park where he played with his third-grade classmates, his game console he saved up to buy, and even Mina Ashiro’s calico cat.

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The chapter concluded with Kafka powering up further, breaking the black skin covering his Kaiju body.

Kaiju no 8 chapter 121 release date

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According to Shueisha’s official Manga Plus app, the next Kaiju no 8 manga chapter releases on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

Manga Plus has indicated that the schedule for chapter 121 is subject to change. Release times for international viewers may vary depending on their time zones.

KAIJU NO 8 CHAPTER 121 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONETHURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025/TIME
JST (Japan Standard Time)12 a.m., January 31, 2025
GMT+811 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)10 a.m.
CT (Central Time)9 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)3 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)4 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)8:30 p.m.

Where to read Kaiju no 8

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The manga can be read on the official VIZ Media website, where a monthly subscription of US$2 grants access to all chapters.

Additionally, it’s available on Manga Plus, Shueisha’s international platform and app. The first three chapters are free, but you must create a Manga Plus account to access more.

From chapter 4 onwards, all chapters, including the latest releases, are free to read. It’s important to note that each chapter can only be viewed once on Manga Plus.

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Manga Plus has two subscription plans: Standard and Deluxe.

The Standard Plan includes access to all chapters of currently serializing titles, with over 6,000 chapters available and no ads. It costs US$1.99 per month, with the first month free. This plan covers ongoing works only, and access to the completed series is limited after a certain period.

The Deluxe Plan, priced at US$4.99 per month, offers access to all chapters of serializing and completed titles. Over 15,000 chapters are available, and there are no ads.

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