Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 127: Release date and what to expect

Kaiju No. 8 is one of the most popular manga that is currently serializing, and has been running in the Shonen Jump+ magazine since July 2020. The series typically follows a bi-weekly release format, with new chapters coming out once in two weeks. Unfortunately, this schedule is not strictly adhered to, with frequent extensions of breaks and hiatuses.

Given the recent release of chapter 126, fans may wonder when they can expect the next installment of the manga. Kaiju No.8 chapter 127 is scheduled for release on June 6, 2025, at 12:00 am JST. Since the latest chapter came out on May 9, 2025, readers will have to wait for nearly a month.

Kaiju No. 8 is set in a world where giant monsters known as Kaiju cause rampant destruction and harm to humanity. To face the threat, an elite unit known as the Defense Force rise to the occasion, having been trained in various forms of combat. The protagonist, Kafka Hibino, is a middle-aged man who once wished to fight the Kaiju but failed to join the Defense Force.

However, his life drastically changes when he gains the ability to turn into a humanoid Kaiju. Despite being classified as the dangerous Kaiju No. 8, Kafka works secretly to protect his loved ones.

As mentioned, Kaiju No. 8 chapter 127 is set to come out on June 6, 2025, at midnight in Japan. This is a Friday. For the rest of the world, this would translate to a different release time on June 5, 2025, which is a Thursday. The specific timings are mentioned below:

• 8:00 am PT
• 11:00 am ET
• 8:30 pm IST
• 4:00 pm BST
• 5:00 pm CT

Fans of the manga can read new chapters on Viz’s Shonen Jump platform and Shueisha’s Manga Plus app. The second season of the anime, adapted by Production I.G, is scheduled to come out in July 2025 in the Summer anime season.

Kaiju No. 8 chapter 126 recap

Chapter 126 of Kaiju No. 8 was filled with action, featuring the Defense Force’s final stand against the terrifying Meireki Era Mega Monster, also called Meireki. Having been revealed as the main antagonist that Kaiju No. 9 was restricting, its appearance signalled the approaching end of the world.

Nevertheless, the Defense Force continued their efforts towards facing it for the sake of humanity. The newest chapter began with Mina Ashiro launching a powerful attack from her Keraunos, only to be countered by Meireki’s own beam.

While Mina did not give up and continued rapid firing with her weapon, it was to no avail. Right when the situation seemed dire, however, Kikoru Shinomiya, armed with Kaiju No. 4’s weapon, appeared on top of Meireki. Pushing past her limits, she could release up to 93% of its power.

Dedicating her final strike to Isao, Kikoru’s valiant blow made Meireki’s core appear. In the final panel of chapter 126, Kikoru called out to Kafka, telling him to finish the job. The chapter ends with a visual of the protagonist preparing to land a blow on the Meireki Era Mega Monster’s core.

What to expect from Kaiju No. 8 chapter 127 (speculative)?

The latest chapter of Kaiju No. 8 was one of its most important, as it marked a crucial juncture in the story’s future. As Kafka prepares to complete the battle against Meireki, if his attack should succeed, it would cause the death of the most dangerous antagonist in the series. Therefore, it would end the grudge that is possessed by the Kaiju inside Kafka, and would essentially conclude the manga.

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Depending on the wishes of the creator, Naoya Matsumoto, this may happen, though it would likely agitate fans of the series, who have expressed highly divisive opinions about the latest chapters. Conversely, and in line with typical shonen traits, the more probable outcome is that yet another twist is introduced to the tale.

Since the core of the Meireki Era Mega Monster is shielded, Kafka’s attack may fail, allowing the monster to regenerate. It may also receive yet another power-up that would finally result in the main cast facing losses.

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