Cover of Kaiju No. 8: Relax

English releases on file: Dec 2, 2025 – Apr 14, 2026.

Kaiju No. 8: Relax

2 volumes

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attacks by deadly monsters. But kaiju don't attack every day. Sometimes, even the best and brightest kaiju-fighting heroes get a chance to relax. Join the top troops of the Third Division of the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju, on their days off. Kafka Hibino attempts to bare his soul in meditation, only to end up baring something else. Then, an off-duty Captain Mina Ashiro blows off steam at the arcade, Reno Ichikawa confronts his fear of ghosts, a curious cadet sets out to catch a glimpse of Vice-Captain Hoshina's eyes and uncovers a sweet surprise, and Kikoru Shinomiya finally spends time with her friends.

Volumes
2 in the canonical sequence
English packaging
2 books, 2 releases
Publishers
VIZ Media
Also known as
Kaijū 8-gō RELAX, Kaiju No. 8 Relax, 怪獣8号 RELAX

Reading path

VIZ Media · 2 books in reading order

Cover of Kaiju No. 8: Relax Vol 1
Vol. 1
Dec 2, 2025Print
Cover of Kaiju No. 8: Relax Vol 2
Vol. 2
Apr 14, 2026Print

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