In a recent interview, 'Kaiju No. 8' author, Naoya Matsumoto , shared an interesting inspiration behind the manga . He revealed that his creation was influenced by the 2016 film “Shin Godzilla”, directed by Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion).
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Matsumoto also revealed an intriguing detail about protagonist Kafka . He stated that he based the character of Kafka on his own life experiences. He explained how frustrated he felt seeing successful friends debuting in magazines while he was barely making any money. These emotions found natural expression in Kafka, a 30-year-old man struggling to achieve his dreams.
Although the explosive popularity of 'Kaiju No. 8' did not go unnoticed, leading to the decision to adapt it into an anime just a year after its release. Before even knowing which studio would be responsible for the adaptation, Matsumoto expressed his admiration for Production I.G. and Khara , stating that he would be happy to "die" if they were chosen. This demonstrates the deep love he has for these studios.
This interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at 'Kaiju No. 8' and Matsumoto's creative process. Fans of the manga will certainly be intrigued to learn about the inspirations behind this incredible work.
Finally, the anime is directed by Shigeyuki Miya (Onihei) with a script by Ichiro Okouchi (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion) and story by Naoya Matsumoto.
Source: bunshun
