The TV anime based on the science fiction / action shonen manga Kaiju No. 8 revealed three new cast members today with the publication of episode 18 of the series. The new cast members include: Jura Igarashi , Captain of the Second Division voiced by Yuko Kaida Jugo Ogata , Captain of the Fourth Division voiced by Shunsuke Sakuya Toko Kirimori , Vice-Captain of the Fourth Divison voiced by M・A・O Kaiju No. 8 cast additions RELATED: What Is Your Hottest Anime OP of the Summer? Shueisha serialized the original Kaiju No. 8 manga by Naoya Matsumoto from July 2020 to July 2025 in their Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine. VIZ Media publishes an English language version of the series. Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya direct the Kaiju No. 8 TV anime at animation studio Production I.G. Ichiro Okouchi provides the series composition, Tetsuya Nishio serves as chief animation director and character designer, Mahiro Maeda provides the kaiju design, Shinji Kimura serves as art director and Yuta Bandoh provides the music. Crunchyroll describes Kaiju No. 8 : The story revolves around Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old longing to join The Defense Force and make good on his promise to a childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. He befriends a new coworker Reno Ichikawa, while cleaning up Kaiju remains, whose determination to join The Defense Force inspires Kafka to fulfill his childhood promise to pass the entrance exam and join Mina to protect humanity. When a small Kaiju burrows itself inside Kafka, he gains superhuman strength and powers fit for fighting Kaiju. He works to earn the trust of his human teammates, defeat increasingly powerful Kaiju, and keep the world safe. Source: Official Kaiju No. 8 TV anime home page
