--- product_id: 651002713 title: "Simon & Schuster Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1" price: "AED 72" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/651002713-simon-and-schuster-kaiju-no-8-vol-1 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 4.8/5 rating from 3,175 fans 200g lightweight volume Top #94 Sci-Fi Manga Simon & Schuster Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1 **Price:** AED 72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👹 Unleash the Kaiju Within – Don’t Miss the Manga Everyone’s Talking About! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Simon & Schuster Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** AED 72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/651002713-simon-and-schuster-kaiju-no-8-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Collectible:** At just 200 grams, this volume fits perfectly on your shelf or your daily commute reading list. - • **Unique Monster Designs:** Experience alien-like kaiju that redefine the genre beyond typical giant creatures. - • **Epic Kaiju Battles Await:** Dive into Japan’s deadliest monster fights with a fresh, mature protagonist breaking the mold. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Join a 4.8-star rated manga that’s captivating thousands of manga collectors and sci-fi fans alike. - • **Exclusive Japan Defense Force Saga:** Follow Kafka’s thrilling transformation from cleanup crew to kaiju warrior in a high-stakes military drama. ## Overview Simon & Schuster’s Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1 is a 200-gram manga volume published by Viz Media, ranking #94 in Science Fiction Manga with a stellar 4.8/5 rating from over 3,000 readers. It features a unique storyline where the protagonist Kafka Hibino transforms into a kaiju himself, blending intense monster battles with a mature, fresh perspective that’s redefining the genre. ## Description Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There’s just one problem―he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8. Review: A recomendation for me. - Well with godzilla and his pals around who woudn't expect there to be a manga which points out japan as the number one attack point for kaiju. It just makes sense to me. I like the idea of makking the main character an older gentleman instead of the usual highschoolers we are used to seeing. The monster design is quite intresting so far. Instead of just. A giant turtle (example) the monster have a certain unnatural or alien feel to them. As for the main hero his in my opinion looks absolutly badass. I deffinetly recomend this one. Review: Manga collector review - Good quality , top tier purchase no regrets 👌 ## Features - Item Trademark: VIZ MEDIA, SUBS. OF SHOGAKUKAN INC - manufacturer: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.44092452400, 200. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #30,542 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #94 in Science Fiction Manga #305 in Fantasy Manga #1,050 in Comics & Graphic Novels for Young Adults | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,175 Reviews | ## Images ![Simon & Schuster Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IgJ1cGaWS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A recomendation for me. *by L***T on 23 August 2022* Well with godzilla and his pals around who woudn't expect there to be a manga which points out japan as the number one attack point for kaiju. It just makes sense to me. I like the idea of makking the main character an older gentleman instead of the usual highschoolers we are used to seeing. The monster design is quite intresting so far. Instead of just. A giant turtle (example) the monster have a certain unnatural or alien feel to them. As for the main hero his in my opinion looks absolutly badass. I deffinetly recomend this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Manga collector review *by G***R on 14 August 2026* Good quality , top tier purchase no regrets 👌 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muito bom *by A***S on 7 June 2023* Tem uma mistura boa entre comedia e ação ## Frequently Bought Together - Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1 (1) - Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 2 (2) - Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 3 (3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/651002713-simon-and-schuster-kaiju-no-8-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/651002713-simon-and-schuster-kaiju-no-8-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*