Fans can't agree on whether the comedy is helping or hunting it.
Summary:
The comedy in Kaiju No. 8 is a controversial topic among viewers.
While the comedy makes it unique among modern shounen, some fans find it excessive and childish.
It would be a completely different anime if it was more serious.
While Kaiju no. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) was generally well-received by anime fans, some of its elements were met with more mixed responses. Fans already don't like Kikuru — who seems to be one of the main characters going forward.
Others, however, don't even think she's that much of a problem. In general, they find the anime too silly and focused on comedy. Still, for many, it's fine as is, and the humor and lighthearted approach are what make it unique. But would it be better or worse if it was darker and more serious?
Do you think Kaiju No. 8 should have had less comedy?
Comedy Makes It Unique Among Modern Shounen
On the one hand, comedy is an important part of Kaiju No. 8. In fact, it's arguably what makes it so unusual among modern generation action shounen series.
While comedy has always been a staple of shounen series, in recent times, we've got multiple anime that are darker than your usual shounen. Examples include Hell's Paradise (Jigokuraku), Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Removing the comedy from Kaiju No. 8 would make it more bland. A huge reason why it works so well is a great combination of a somewhat dark setting and comedy, and otaku want to watch something lighthearted once in a while.
Why the Comedy Might Be Hurting the Anime
On the other hand, the comedy in Kaiju No. 8 is considered too childish by many. A lot of screaming and silly faces isn't something that is funny for everyone.
In general, while shounen series often have comedic elements, they are considered the worst part of the series — Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an example that gets brought up very often.
Perhaps the anime would be less annoying to those who dislike that kind of comedy if it didn't have so much of it.
It Would Be Completely Different Anime if It Was More Serious
Ultimately, though, the premise of the question is completely wrong. Kaiju No. 8 wouldn't be better or worse. It would be a completely different anime, as comedy is an integral part of it. Even darker shounen series like Jujutsu Kaisen have at least some comedy in it.
If Kaiju No. 8 featured less comedy, it would be compared even more to Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) and Chainsaw Man even more. It already gets these comparisons now, and it's understandable why — the premises aren't that different.
Still, Kaiju No. 8 is what it is because of the comedy, and it doesn't really need to be anything else. If that aspect is not your thing, perhaps the entire anime isn't, either.
Fans can't agree on whether the comedy is helping or hunting it.
Summary:
The comedy in Kaiju No. 8 is a controversial topic among viewers.
While the comedy makes it unique among modern shounen, some fans find it excessive and childish.
It would be a completely different anime if it was more serious.
While Kaiju no. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) was generally well-received by anime fans, some of its elements were met with more mixed responses. Fans already don't like Kikuru — who seems to be one of the main characters going forward.
Others, however, don't even think she's that much of a problem. In general, they find the anime too silly and focused on comedy. Still, for many, it's fine as is, and the humor and lighthearted approach are what make it unique. But would it be better or worse if it was darker and more serious?
Do you think Kaiju No. 8 should have had less comedy?
Comedy Makes It Unique Among Modern Shounen
On the one hand, comedy is an important part of Kaiju No. 8. In fact, it's arguably what makes it so unusual among modern generation action shounen series.
While comedy has always been a staple of shounen series, in recent times, we've got multiple anime that are darker than your usual shounen. Examples include Hell's Paradise (Jigokuraku), Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Removing the comedy from Kaiju No. 8 would make it more bland. A huge reason why it works so well is a great combination of a somewhat dark setting and comedy, and otaku want to watch something lighthearted once in a while.
Why the Comedy Might Be Hurting the Anime
On the other hand, the comedy in Kaiju No. 8 is considered too childish by many. A lot of screaming and silly faces isn't something that is funny for everyone.
In general, while shounen series often have comedic elements, they are considered the worst part of the series — Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an example that gets brought up very often.
Perhaps the anime would be less annoying to those who dislike that kind of comedy if it didn't have so much of it.
It Would Be Completely Different Anime if It Was More Serious
Ultimately, though, the premise of the question is completely wrong. Kaiju No. 8 wouldn't be better or worse. It would be a completely different anime, as comedy is an integral part of it. Even darker shounen series like Jujutsu Kaisen have at least some comedy in it.
If Kaiju No. 8 featured less comedy, it would be compared even more to Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) and Chainsaw Man even more. It already gets these comparisons now, and it's understandable why — the premises aren't that different.
Still, Kaiju No. 8 is what it is because of the comedy, and it doesn't really need to be anything else. If that aspect is not your thing, perhaps the entire anime isn't, either.
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