According to the MANGA Plus website, Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128 is set to be released on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 12 AM JST. Chapter 127, released in Japan on June 6, has delivered a climactic turning point as Kafka lands a decisive punch that shatters the core of the Meireki-era Mega Monster, seemingly putting an end to the battle against the most fearsome kaiju ever.
With the manga set to conclude in just two more chapters, the upcoming installment is expected to confirm the monster's defeat. It may begin tying up lingering threads, potentially shedding light on unanswered questions such as the true origin of the kaiju and the larger forces at play behind the scenes.
Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128 release date, time, and countdown
As previously stated, Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128 will be released on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 12 AM JST. As such, most international readers can access it earlier on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at varying times due to time zone differences.
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The release timings for Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128 in different parts of the world are as follows:
Where to read Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128?
Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128 is scheduled for release on several digital platforms, including Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website, Viz Media’s official website, or Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ digital publication platform. While Viz Media and MANGA Plus websites provide free access, they only offer a limited selection of chapters for free.
For full access to all chapters, readers can turn to the MANGA Plus app or via Shonen Jump+, although the latter only provides the original Japanese version of the chapter.
A brief synopsis of Kaiju No. 8 chapter 127
Kaiju No. 8 chapter 127, titled All our hopes, finally coming together as one!!, picks up right where the previous chapter left off, with Kikoru and Mina creating an opening to the Meireki-era Mega Monster’s core, shielded by Kaiju No. 9’s barrier.
Given the opening to deliver the final blow, standing before the core, Kafka calls upon the spirits of the Meireki samurai, asking them to channel their hatred into his fist. As Kafka prepares his strike, the monster’s body begins to regenerate rapidly, threatening to seal off the exposed core before he can land his hit. Tension mounts as it seems he may not make it in time.
Still, Kafka remains focused, committing all his strength to one decisive punch. With Reno signaling for him to finish it, Kafka prepares to strike. Some reflective sequences depict where he stands beside his younger self.
As they exchange words, Kafka recalls his promise to Mina. Thinking how cool it would be to end the monster with a single hit, he resolves to crush the core. A visual montage follows, charting Kafka’s growth from childhood to the present, each stage of his journey fueling the power behind his fist.
The Meireki monster lashes out in a final attempt to stop him, but Kafka lands his punch, smashing through Kaiju No. 9’s barrier and obliterating both the exposed core and the monster's final defenses in that single strike. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger as the monster unleashes a desperate screech, and everyone anxiously awaits confirmation of its defeat.
What to expect in Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128? (speculative)
With the battle reaching its peak in chapter 127, Kaiju No. 8 chapter 128 is anticipated to confirm the ultimate defeat of the Meireki-era Mega Monster. As the series enters its final stretch with only two chapters left, the upcoming entry is likely to begin wrapping up unexplained narrative threads.
Fans can anticipate long-awaited moments, such as a proper reunion between Kafka and Mina, as well as an insight into the kaiju's origins, the source of their existence, and the mysteries surrounding them.
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