Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 Matsumoto Naoya (2025)

This thrilling Kaiju No. 8 spin-off takes a closer look at fan-favorite characters including Hoshina and Shinomiya, showing their struggles to find themselves through battles with deadly kaiju. In this first of two volumes, Hoshinas past is revealed. His fathers harsh words could have held him back for life, but Hoshina is no ordinary kaiju fighter. Armed with his signature swords, he breaks free from the doubts of the past, determined to defeat kaiju and make a name for himself.