人気の漫画を英語で読もう!【怪獣8号】

怪獣発生率が世界屈指の日本。この国は、容赦なく怪獣が日常を侵していた。かつて防衛隊員を目指していたが、今は怪獣専門清掃業で働く日比野カフカ。ある日カフカは、謎の生物によって、身体が怪獣化、怪獣討伐を担う日本防衛隊からコードネーム「怪獣8号」と呼ばれる存在になる。

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he's become one himself?!

Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she's out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There's just one problem - he's made the Defense Force's neutralization list under the cod name Kaiju No. 8.

防衛隊員選別試験の最終審査が終了した時、謎の人型怪獣が討伐したはずの本獣を蘇らせ、四ノ宮キコルら受験者たちに襲いかかる。キコル絶体絶命の時、怪獣に変身した日比野カフカが、本獣の前に現れる…！　果たして人型怪獣の正体とは…？　その目的とは…？　――謎が深まる第二巻!!

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

The final test of the Defense Force has come to an end, but the examinees’ challenges aren’t over yet. A mysterious humanoid kaiju revives a neutralized honju and sics it on Kikoru Shinomiya. Just when Kikoru seems to be at the end of her rope, Kafka rushes to her defense! But what is the humanoid kaiju’s goal?

防衛隊員、市川・古橋を助ける為、怪獣に変身したカフカは、圧倒的な力で人型怪獣を叩きのめす。だが止めを刺す時、防衛隊員たちに発見され、人型怪獣に逃げられてしまう。目的を果たしたカフカが現場から離脱しようとした時、そこに保科副隊長の姿が…!?　――動乱極まる、第三巻!!

Kafka manages to fight off a humanoid kaiju, rescuing Iharu and Reno. But before he can change back to his human form, Kafka is spotted by Defense Force officers, and the neutralization unit--led by none other than Vice-Captain Hoshina himself--is dispatched to dispose of him. Can Kafka withstand his superior officer’s attacks without revealing his true identity?!

防衛隊立川基地が怪獣の群に空から襲われたが、隊員たちの尽力により余獣たちを退け始める。一方保科は、戦力全解放して大怪獣に応戦。決着がついたかに思われたが、大怪獣に変化が…!?　そしてカフカの察知能力も「それ」に反応。そこに現れたのは…!?　――“脅威”が続く、第四巻!!

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he's become one himself?!

The raid on the Defense Force's Tachikawa base continues as the officers expend their efforts to fend off the yoju. Meanwhile, Hoshina unleashes his full combat power to take on the daikaiju--the mightiest kaiju of the group. Just when the battle seems to be over, the daikaiju transforms and Kafka's detection ability reacts to it! Can Kafka find a way to save the day without revealing his secret?

その身柄を、防衛隊に拘束された日比野カフカ。そして防衛隊史上最強と謳われ、大怪獣2号の力を携えた四ノ宮長官により、カフカの処理が始まった。一方「人」であると主張するカフカは長官に応戦するも、怪獣8号の身体が制御不能になり…!?　
──己を律する、第五巻!!

The Defense Force has taken Kafka into custody and has plans to dispose of him. Kafka attempts to plead his case with Director General Shinomiya, wielder of the mighty Kaiju No. 2’s power and the person lauded as the strongest in Defense Force history. But when Kafka’s pleas fail to move the director general, he winds up facing him in combat! What’s more, he starts to lose control of his kaiju form! Can Kafka keep it together long enough to save his own skin?

怪獣9号と遭遇した日比野カフカだったが変身できずピンチに。そこに現れた四ノ宮キコルと共同で怪獣9号と対峙するが、変身出来ない理由はカフカ自身の怖れによることだと悟る。一方、鳴海隊長の前にも現れた怪獣9号は、戦いの中で進化して…!?　
──仲間を信じる、第六巻!!

Kafka has encountered Kaiju No. 9, but he finds himself unable to transform. Luckily, Kikoru comes to the rescue and goes head-to-head with it. Meanwhile, the Kaiju No. 9 that Captain Narumi encountered undergoes an evolution during battle! With the pressure on, Director General Shinomiya is left with no choice but to act!

防衛隊長官・四ノ宮功が持つ、怪獣2号の力を奪いに来た怪獣9号。死闘の末9号を追い詰めた功だが、最後は力尽き2号の力を奪われてしまう。そして、長官を倒し融合した怪獣9号は、その現場に到着したカフカ・キコル・鳴海を相手に戦うのだが...!?　
――非情が漂う、第七巻!!

Kaiju No. 9 shows up to steal the power of Kaiju No. 2, wielded by Isao Shinomiya, director general of the Defense Force. At the end of the deadly battle, Isao manages to get No. 9 on the ropes, but he ends up exhausting all his strength, allowing the kaiju to steal No. 2’s power. With Isao defeated, No. 9 fuses with the director general and takes on Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi! Will they be able to defeat No. 9 and save their fearless leader?!

The Eastern Division has been attacked by identified-class kaiju. Narumi and Kikoru have taken care of their targets, but Hoshina is still facing off against No. 12, the finished project that No. 10 served as the prototype for. Even worse, Numbers Weapon 10 won’t output more than 83 percent unleashed combat power, making this battle even more of a struggle for Hoshina!