Kaiju No. 8 manga is in its final stretch. The next chapter will be the final one, and it will likely better explain the fate of Kafka Hibino and his recovery to human form. Furthermore, the narrative may take a time jump to show the future and evolution of the protagonist and the other members of the Defense Force.
In chapter 128 , Kafka destroys Meireki's Mega Kaiju core and ends the battle. After the protagonist exchanges his heart for another core to defeat the daikaiju, his fate remains uncertain. However, in the final chapter, the book reveals that Isao Shinomiya, Kikoru's father, saves Kafka and hands over what appears to be his heart. With this, at the end of the chapter, the protagonist regains his human form.
The protagonist's fate divided the opinions of manga fans. Some believed the character's death would have added more emotional weight to the work's conclusion. However, those who prefer a happy ending accepted it without reservation. Furthermore, readers expected chapter 128 to feature a longer page count and more explanations about the character's fate.
Chapter 129 Release Times
The chapter will be released in different time zones, allowing fans to watch simultaneously on digital platforms. In Brazil , chapter 129 will be released on July 17th , at 12 p.m. See the release times in other countries below:
| Region | Local launch time |
| Pacific Time | July 17, Thursday, 8am |
| Eastern Time (USA) | July 17, Thursday, 11am |
| British Time | July 17, Thursday, 4 p.m. |
| Central European Time | July 17, Thursday, 5 p.m. |
| India Time | July 17, Thursday, 8:30 p.m. |
| Philippine Time | July 17, Thursday, 11 p.m. |
| Japan Time | 1July 8, Friday, 12:00 am |
| Australia (Central) Time | July 18, Friday, 1:30 AM |
In the final scene of chapter 128, Kafka Hibino regains his human form. The final chapter will likely be used to provide some explanations and glimpse the characters' future and the country's reconstruction. Furthermore, it's possible that Kafka is compatible with a Numbered Weapon, as with the vengeful spirits gone, the protagonist will likely no longer be able to assume the form of Kaiju No. 8.
Where to read Kaiju No. 8 manga
Chapter 129 will be available for free on Viz Media's official website and on the Manga Plus , which publishes the first three chapters and the last three for free. To access the complete work, readers can opt for a monthly Shonen Jump+ subscription. With the manga's end drawing ever closer, readers can ease their longing and follow Kafka Hibino's journey again with the release of the anime's second season, scheduled for July 2025.
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