It makes the series different from other shounens.
Kaiju No. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) is one of the most promising new anime this season, and it means a lot when we say that because Spring 2024 is packed with outstanding series.
There are only two episodes of Kaiju No. 8 at the moment, but they have already managed to surprise viewers a lot. There were some concerns about the adaptation when it was announced and when the first promotional content was released, but it turns out we didn’t have to worry.
There are a lot of things that make Kaiju No. 8 an enjoyable series and a lot of things that turn it into a typical shounen. The main protagonist wants to “save the world” and fight monsters, but he also becomes a monster and has to control this new side of him now. Feel like we’ve seen this somewhere before.
But what makes Kaiju No. 8 stand out and differ from countless battle shounens is its humor.
It’s Funny, That’s Why It’s Great
It’s really surprising how many hilarious moments there are in Kaiju No. 8. A few weeks ago, with just one episode out, it was unclear whether the series’ humor was just a one-time thing or if it would continue as the series moved forward. And Episode 2 makes it clear: the latter is the correct option.
Moreover, the second episode focuses on humor even more, and sometimes you feel like you’re watching a comedy series, and not an action sci-fi one. That’s why a number of fans suggested that Kaiju No. 8 should tone down its craziness a bit and try to be more serious. And we have to disagree.
Kaiju No. 8 has created the perfect mood. Of course, more serious shounens like Jujutsu Kaisen or Chainsaw Man are awesome, too, but some diversity is always appreciated. That’s why it’s so refreshing to watch an anime like Kaiju No. 8.
The best part of it all is that the humor in Kaiju No. 8 is not cringey or dumb, it doesn’t make you want to hide from second-hand embarrassment. It’s easy to find yourself smiling and even giggling a bit while watching an episode. It adds more charm to the series, andthait’s great.
Kaiju No. 8 doesn’t need to try to be like the rest of gloomy shounen series, it can have its own vibe, and it’s incredible that this anime is not afraid of that.
Humor is what makes the series stand out.
Summary:
Kaiju No. 8 is an action shounen.
The series features a lot of humor.
It makes the series different from other shounens.
Kaiju No. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) is one of the most promising new anime this season, and it means a lot when we say that because Spring 2024 is packed with outstanding series.
There are only two episodes of Kaiju No. 8 at the moment, but they have already managed to surprise viewers a lot. There were some concerns about the adaptation when it was announced and when the first promotional content was released, but it turns out we didn’t have to worry.
There are a lot of things that make Kaiju No. 8 an enjoyable series and a lot of things that turn it into a typical shounen. The main protagonist wants to “save the world” and fight monsters, but he also becomes a monster and has to control this new side of him now. Feel like we’ve seen this somewhere before.
But what makes Kaiju No. 8 stand out and differ from countless battle shounens is its humor.
It’s Funny, That’s Why It’s Great
It’s really surprising how many hilarious moments there are in Kaiju No. 8. A few weeks ago, with just one episode out, it was unclear whether the series’ humor was just a one-time thing or if it would continue as the series moved forward. And Episode 2 makes it clear: the latter is the correct option.
Moreover, the second episode focuses on humor even more, and sometimes you feel like you’re watching a comedy series, and not an action sci-fi one. That’s why a number of fans suggested that Kaiju No. 8 should tone down its craziness a bit and try to be more serious. And we have to disagree.
Kaiju No. 8 has created the perfect mood. Of course, more serious shounens like Jujutsu Kaisen or Chainsaw Man are awesome, too, but some diversity is always appreciated. That’s why it’s so refreshing to watch an anime like Kaiju No. 8.
The best part of it all is that the humor in Kaiju No. 8 is not cringey or dumb, it doesn’t make you want to hide from second-hand embarrassment. It’s easy to find yourself smiling and even giggling a bit while watching an episode. It adds more charm to the series, andthait’s great.
Kaiju No. 8 doesn’t need to try to be like the rest of gloomy shounen series, it can have its own vibe, and it’s incredible that this anime is not afraid of that.
