Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 12 “Kafka Hibino”: Man Over Monster [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 12 “Kafka Hibino” is a simple story for a finale episode, but a fascinating one nonetheless. It is simply the story of a someone struggling over whether they’re a man or a monster. Guess which one the titular Kafka Hibino chooses? Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 12 “Kafka Hibino”: Details […]
‘Kaiju No. 8’ Confirms Sequel Following Season 1 Finale
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 has just aired/streamed the finale for its very first season. A first season that received rave reviews and acclaim from critics and audiences alike. All that means that a sequel is very likely to happen in the future. Fortunately, we don’t have to wonder about that anymore, since it’s apparently […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 11 “Kaiju No. 8 Captured”: Jail For You, Kafka! [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 11 “Kaiju No. 8 Captured” asks a very simple question for Kafka Hibino following his imprisonment after outing himself as a kaiju. The question is: is he to be or not to be a kaiju? Well, until he figures that out, it’s jail for him. Kaiju No. 8 Ep. […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 10 “Secret Revealed”: Last-Second Reveal [Review]
0 0 Despite the episode title, much of Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 10 “Secret Revealed” is not actually about Kafka Hibino. Much of the episode is actually about his comrades fighting for their lives, and actually coming out on top. Really, it’s only when the situation escalates into something beyond everyone’s ability to combat is […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 9 “Raid On Tachikawa Base”: Element Of Surprise [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 9 “Raid on Tachikawa Base” shows us that the kaiju in this story can think. That’s the only way to explain how the kaiju are able to take advantage of the element of surprise. Tactics like that would definitely make them a lot more dangerous than usual, as our […]
Ultraman: Rising ~ Ultradad’s Finest Hour [Review]
0 0 Ultraman: Rising is perhaps the best recent addition to the Ultraman franchise from Tsuburaya Productions. Mostly due to the addition of the titular Ultraman having to care for an adorable baby kaiju. That and much, much more is what turns Ken Sato into an Ultradad at his finest hour. Ultraman: Rising ~ Details […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 8 “Welcome To The Defense Force”: After-Action Escape [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 8 “Welcome to the Defense Force” ends the very first battle of our squad of newbies. However, it also begins a fight for life for our main character Kafka Hibino. With escape being the only realistic option for him, and all after the action should have already been over […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 7 “Kaiju No. 9”: Kaiju War Crimes [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 7 “Kaiju No. 9” is quite a simple episode, even with just a cursory glance at the plot. It’s basically all about a kaiju committing war crimes left and right. Exactly what kaiju is doing is something you can find in the title. Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 7 “Kaiju […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 6 “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation At Daybreak”: Operation Kaiju [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 6 “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation At Daybreak”: Details Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 6 “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation At Daybreak” is the episode that truly turns this anime into a military science fiction story. It’s hard not to see it as such when you have so much radio chatter in military lingo […]
Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 4 “Fortitude 9.8”: Creepy Kaiju Surprise [Review]
0 0 Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 4 “Fortitude 9.8” features so many surprise appearances from kaiju. Not just Kafka either. Kaiju are popping up like daisies in this episode, and turns this anime into something resembling horror for a bit. Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 4 “Fortitude 9.8”: Details Kaiju No. 8 Ep. 4 “Fortitude 9.8” […]
