Chapter 128 of Kaiju No. 8, published on June 19th, concludes the fight between Kafka Hibino and Meireki's Mega Kaiju. After a precise strike to the core, Kafka defeats the daikaiju and all the other kaiju revived by Number 9. Furthermore, the protagonist, who had exchanged his own heart for another core to save the members of the Defense Force, receives help from Isao Shinomiya.
In the final chapter, after Kikoru and Mina weakened the daikaiju, Kafka was responsible for delivering the final blow to the enemy's core. After a hard and lengthy fight, the chapter confirms the death of Meireki's Mega Kaiju. Kaiju No. 8 is a work that doesn't present the protagonist as the strongest character or someone capable of handling all challenges alone. This is one of the interesting points of the narrative, since the other members of the Defense Force played a fundamental role in the fight against the daikaiju and were able to demonstrate their skills and evolution throughout the manga chapters.
Kafka delivers the final blow to Daikaiju and fulfills the purpose of the vengeful spirits
After Kafka destroys the core of Meireki's Mega Kaiju, the vengeful spirits disappear, and the protagonist, who exchanged his own heart for another core, also begins to fade. The destruction of the daikaiju marks the end of a cycle for the character Kafka Hibino, who fulfills the promise he made to Mina Ashiro and concludes the purpose of the vengeful spirits that were killed by Meireki's Mega Kaiju in the past.
The manga is nearing its end, and the next chapter will be the last. With this, Naoya Matsumoto, the author, begins to wrap up the narrative. Until the last chapter, Kafka's fate was uncertain. After the character replaced his own heart with a core, it became clear that he would never return to his human form. However, the story is taking a different turn.
Isao Shinomiya gives his heart to Kafka
As Kafka accepts his fate and begins to fade away, Director Shinomiya thanks the protagonist for freeing him from Meireki's Mega Kaiju and explains that the minds that were fused with him are also disappearing. Isao says that the population will be able to overcome all the sadness and destruction left by the daikaiju, just as happened with other conflicts involving kaiju.
The director wishes for Kafka to remain among humans, helping to rebuild the country and confront new threats yet to come. Therefore, at the end of the chapter, Isao gives Kafka what appears to be his heart and asks him to send his regards to Kikoru and everyone else. After Director Shinomiya disappears, the manga reveals that Kafka regains his human form. Furthermore, the scene shows that Kikoru finally achieves her goal of freeing her father from Meireki's Mega Kaiju.
The fate of the main character has divided readers' opinions. While some hope for a happy ending for Kafka Hibino, others believe that his death would add more weight and emotional weight to the story. However, the manga is not yet finished, and it's not impossible that chapter 129 will bring some exciting surprise.
Kaiju No. 8 is a work that doesn't have a narrative that deviates from the norm, but it wins over readers with its characters. Besides the manga innovating with a protagonist over 30, the secondary characters are also entertaining. The work doesn't just highlight Kafka Hibino's achievements and evolution; it's clear that each character has an individual function and strength within the narrative, especially Kikoru Shinomiya, Reno Ichikawa, and Soshiro Hoshina.
Where to read Kaiju No. 8
The manga can be read for free on the official Viz Media website and on the MANGA Plus platform. However, both have reading limitations. To access the complete work, readers can opt for a monthly subscription to Shonen Jump+. Furthermore, with the manga's ending approaching, fans can ease their longing with the second season of the anime, which will be released in July on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
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