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Kaiju No. 8has set itself apart from other kaiju anime with its splendid art style and humor. It is the third serialization of mangaka Naoya Matsumoto and recently received an anime adaptation as well.
In an interview published on the Shueisha website, Seijiro Nakaji, the deputy editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump+, discussed the creation ofKaiju No. 8and the inspiration behind it. From iconic movies to beautiful visuals, this interview has it all.
What doesKaiju No. 8draw inspiration from?
Seiijiro Nakajidiscussedthe creation procedure ofKaiju No. 8at length. There were long discussions with Matsumoto sensei, which resulted in asuperhero storywhere the mangaka’s personality shone through.
Nakaji did share a very interesting fact as well. He claimed that the effect of light shining through the muscles of the kaiju in the manga and anime wasinspired bythe movie Tron. The blue light contouring the kaiju bodies in the series is an iconic design, and we finally know where it’s from.
“So, in that way, I often draw inspiration not only from the content but also from the visual aspects as well.”
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The 1982 movieTronand the 2010Tron Legacyfeatured light suits, which resembled motorcycle suits but with fluorescent glowing strips contouring the bodice. These suits are worn by programs in theTronuniverse. The second movie ended up amassing $400 million during its theatrical run. The visual aspect of the light suits inspired the construction of kaiju inKaiju No. 8.
TheTronfranchise is also receiving a standalone sequel calledTron: Ares, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and starring Jared Leto. It will also feature popular comedian Hasan Minhaj and will be released on June 10, 2025.
How are the distinct personalities and action scenes crafted inKaiju No. 8?
Nakaji explained that the outfits and other action-related characteristics are often based on the personalities of the characters. The constant communication between Nakaji and Matsumoto also helps them to come up with more interesting concepts.
“For example, I wanted a cool weapon for Narumi, so I conveyed the somewhat vague image of a bayonet I had in mind through illustrations. Matsumoto then refined it, taking on its current form.”
Nakaji then talked about his favorite charactersin the manga, Hoshina and Iharu. Hoshina has a lack of self-confidence despite looking like a carefree individual. Iharu, on the other hand, suffers from an inferiority complex. He loves characters with complex issues like them.
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A favorite scene of the editor is the one in which Kafka stands under a rain of blood after punching a kaiju for the first time. The striking colored spread was key to keeping readers hooked. Another scene where Kafka and Leno jump out a hospital window with a gigantic kaiju in the background is also a fan favorite.
you’re able to read the latest chapters ofKaiju No. 8of MANGA Plus and Viz Media and watch theanime adaptationon Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
