Kaiju No. 8: B-Side Volume 02

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?

• Franchise: Kaiju No. 8
• Author: Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando
• Length: 248 pages
• Paperback
  
• Publication date: 9 October 2025