Volume 3 of Spinoff Manga Series ‘Kaiju No. 8: Relax’ Will Be Released This August

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Body swapping, murder mysteries, and more await in volume 3 of the Kaiju No. 8 spinoff series, Kaiju No. 8: Relax.

Kaiju No. 8 is an action-science-fiction series written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto. Set in a world where major cities are attacked by kaiju, it follows Kafka Hibino, a man who, after being infected by a parasite, gains the power to transform into a kaiju, which he uses to defend against devastating monster attacks as part of the Japanese Anti-Kaiju Defense Force.

Kaiju No. 8: Relax is a spinoff series written and illustrated by Kizuki Watanabe, based on the original concept by Naoya Matsumoto. Focusing on the Defense Force’s side antics and adventures, it offers a comedic take on the action-packed fan-favorite series.

Volume 3 of Kaiju No. 8: Relax will be available on August 4, 2026. Take a big, relaxing step over to Viz.com to pre-order your copy. Or head to your local bookstore / Comic Shop.

(Source: Viz.com)

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