{"product_id":"kaiju-no-8-vol-01","title":"Kaiju No 8: Vol 01 (Manga)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e In a world constantly threatened by destructive kaiju, Kafka Hibino works behind the scenes on the clean-up crew, disposing of monster remains after battles are over. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eOnce driven by dreams of joining the elite Defense Force, Kafka has long since given up—until a chance encounter reignites his ambition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eWhen a mysterious incident grants him the ability to transform into a powerful kaiju himself, Kafka finds his life turned upside down. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eNow hiding a dangerous secret, he must pursue his dream from a new and perilous angle, balancing explosive action with humor and a fresh take on the monster-fighting genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1195\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1195\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eNaoya Matsumoto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese manga artist known for his dynamic artwork and inventive storytelling. With Kaiju No. 8, he gained widespread acclaim for blending classic kaiju elements with modern action, comedy, and character-driven drama. Matsumoto’s work is recognized for its cinematic pacing, expressive character designs, and ability to balance large-scale battles with personal stakes, helping the series become a standout hit among contemporary shonen manga readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1195\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHe published his first serialized series, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"\"\u003eNeko Wappa!\u003c\/span\u003e, in \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"\"\u003eWeekly Shonen Jump\u003c\/span\u003e in 2009. His next series, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"\"\u003ePochi Kuro\u003c\/span\u003e, began serialization in \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"\"\u003eShonen Jump+\u003c\/span\u003e in 2014. \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" style=\"\"\u003eKaiju No. 8\u003c\/span\u003e is his follow-up series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PANSING DISTRIBUTION PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44518618104015,"sku":"9781974725984","price":21.75,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_1b3562ca-ddda-4fc0-bd4a-02ed988a0fc3.jpg?v=1777007635","url":"https:\/\/popular.baby\/products\/kaiju-no-8-vol-01","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}