 | Kaiju no. 8 : B-side, 1 (Kaiju No. 8: B-Side) Author: Matsumoto, Naoya | |
| Price: $9.83 | ||
Summary:
Hoshina's backstory comes to light. The harsh words of his father could have hobbled Hoshina for life, but Hoshina's not your average kaiju fighter. Armed with his signature swords, he shakes free of the doubts of the past, determined to take down kaiju and make a name for himself! In manga graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Hidano, Kentaro |
| Bovia, Brandon |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (05/02/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/02/2025 Gr 9 Up—From the beginning of his training at a young age, Soshiro Hoshino was told to abandon developing his sword techniques as the world was entering the age of ballistic weaponry, but swordplay was all Hoshino knew and loved. He was convinced he would still be able to take down powerful kaiju provided he trained enough. As an adult, Hoshino catches the attention of Captain Ashiro of the Third Division, who eventually offers Hoshino a home as the Vice Captain of her squad. As this side story follows the backstory of Hoshino, a popular supporting character from the hit series "Kaiju No. 8," familiarity with the main storyline is fairly essential. This volume does not provide exposition nor character introductions and assumes readers have the significant context necessary to follow along with Hoshino's time jumps and trips down memory lane. Those with the requisite knowledge will find this exploration charming and enlightening. The humor and lightness from the beginning of the main series is present in this volume, providing a reminder of the initial tone and characterization of the series. VERDICT A definite purchase where the first series is popular.—Sara Smith - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
