The Kaiju No. 8 original short anime, Narumi’s Week at Work, has revealed its premiere date and first trailer. The four-episode series is set to begin on September 5.
Kaiju No. 8 “Narumi’s Week” Anime Premiere Details
The original short anime series Kaiju No. 8: Narumi’s Week at Work will premiere on September 5, with its first trailer also released. This four-episode series will stream weekly on Saturdays via the TOHO animation YouTube channel and other platforms. This was announced alongside the final arc of the mainline TV anime.
Studio Production I.G is handling the animation, with Studio Khara returning for creature designs. Yutaka Izubuchi is directing, and Mahiro Maeda serves as character designer. Each episode will focus on a different aspect of Gen Narumi, captain of the First Division and considered the strongest fighter in the Japan Anti-Kaijuu Defense Force.
About the Kaiju No. 8 Manga
The Kaiju No. 8 manga by Naoya Matsumoto began serialization in July 2020 on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform. The manga series concluded with Chapter 129 and was compiled into 16 volumes. Viz Media publishes the series in English.
The story follows Kafka Hibino, who dreams of joining the Japan Defense Force to fight alongside his childhood friend Mina. While Mina is an active captain, Kafka is left cleaning up kaiju battle aftermath.
A rule change allows Kafka to try out for the Defense Force again. He is listed as Kaiju No. 8 on the neutralization list.
Kaiju No. 8 Franchise Gaming Information
The game adaptation, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, has surpassed 750,000 million pre-registrations. The game launched worldwide on August 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week anime premiere?
The Kaiju No. 8: Narumi’s Week at Work original short anime is scheduled to premiere on September 5. It will be a four-episode series.
Who is animating Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week?
Studio Production I.G is animating the Narumi’s Week at Work series, with Studio Khara returning to handle the creature designs. Yutaka Izubuchi is directing the project.
What is the Kaiju No. 8 manga about?
The Kaiju No. 8 manga follows Kafka Hibino, who gains the ability to transform into a kaiju after encountering a parasite. He aims to join the Defense Force and fight monsters.
When did the Kaiju No. 8 manga end?
The Kaiju No. 8 manga series concluded serialization in July, with its final chapter being Chapter 129. It has been collected into 16 volumes.
The Kaiju No. 8: Narumi’s Week at Work original short anime is confirmed to premiere on September 5, with all four episodes set to stream weekly. The Kaiju No. 8 manga concluded serialization in July and has been compiled into 16 volumes. The Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME launched worldwide on August 31 following over 750,000 million pre-registrations. No release window has been announced for any further seasons of the main TV anime series beyond what has already aired.
