What happens when a middle-aged cleanup worker for kaiju battlefields accidentally gains the ability to become a kaiju himself? Kaiju No. 8 delivers thrilling action, heartfelt character arcs, and a refreshing take on the monster genre as Kafka Hibino fights both giant creatures and the doubts of a world that sees him as past his prime. With sharp humor, emotional sincerity, and jaw-dropping battles, the series proves that it’s never too late to chase your dreams — or punch a kaiju in the face.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is again joined in the Riverside Studio by everyone's favourite long haired cat dad, Benny, to share their thoughts on one of the biggest anime of 2024, Naoya Matsumo and Production I.G's science fiction action hit, Kaiju No. 8.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this powerhouse adaptation deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your hype rotation.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "The Man Who Became a Kaiju", so be ready for spoilers.

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