Kaiju No. 8 (Kaijuu 8-gou) is serial shounen latest broadcast on spring 2024. This anime was produced by Studio Production IG and is an adaptation of a previously titled manga trending in Japan when it was first published in July 2020.
A series also known as the title Monster #8 This story tells the story of a man who gains the power to transform into kaiju aka the giant monster who is the main enemy.
Kaiju No. 8 is one of the most anticipated anime series this season. Not surprisingly, its popularity immediately increased shortly after the first episode aired.
Apart from the unique topic raised in the story, Kaiju No. 8 also became famous thanks to the theme song that accompanies it.
Kaiju OST No. 8 popularized by two world-famous artists, namely YUNGBLUD and OneRepublic. Here’s the discussion!
1. Song opening entitled “Abyss” by YUNGBLUD
The opening song in the anime Kaiju No. 8 entitled “Abyss” is a song presented by a young singer from England, namely Dominic Richard Harrison, or better known by his stage name YUNGBLUD.
This 1997 born star has released opening Kaiju no. 8 since March 29 2024, where YUNGBLUD not only acts as a singer, but also as a writer and composer.
Song “Abyss” implies someone who is caught in a difficult situation and asks others to save him. This song also marks YUNGBLUD’s debut in the anime industry.
Throughout his career which started in 2017, YUNGBLUD has released many popular songs which have managed to dominate a number of music charts, such as “acting like that”, “parents”, “11 Minutes”, “California”, and many more.
YUNGBLUD also managed to win various prestigious awards, such as “Best Music Video” at the 2019 NME Awards, “Best Push Act” at the 2020 Best Music Video event, and “Best International New Act” at the 2022 Los 40 Music Awards.
2. Song ending entitled “Nobody” by OneRepublic
Who doesn’t know the band? pop rock this world from America? OneRepublic also contributed its quality work entitled “Nobody” as a song ending anime Kaiju No. 8.
Released on April 12, 2024, song “Nobody” which was popularized by a band that has been around since 2002, seems to imply that the author thinks that only he is capable of doing anything for someone.
It could be said that the collaboration with OneRepublic is a big start for the sustainability of the anime industry, especially Production IG which works on Kaiju No. 8, considering the rarity of Western music being used as soundtrack anime.
OneRepublic itself has won many awards at various prestigious music events, starting from the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, World Music Awards, and Grammy Awards.
3. About Kaiju No. 8
dock. Production IG/ Kaiju No. 8Kaiju No. 8 is the latest anime series offered by Studio Production IG which carries the theme kaiju, namely wild monsters that are generally giant in size.
However, the military series is a genre sci-fi This offers a unique concept where the MC, Kafka Hibino, will experience an unusual incident where he accidentally swallows kaiju small and received the ability to transform into kaiju.
Kaiju No. 8 departing from the manga written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto. Under the auspices of Shueisha, the manga known in English is entitled Monster #8 This has been published since July 2020 and continues to this day.
With topics where the protagonist of the story can turn into kaiju and use the power of these monsters, it is not surprising that the plot Kaiju No. 8 not only revolves around the battle between special forces and opponents kaiju only, but also kaiju oppose kaiju.
Kaiju No. 8 will introduce various types kaiju along with their respective characteristics and horrors. In addition, advanced technology supports the work of special forces fighting against kaiju will also add excitement to the series shounen this one.
That’s what the discussion is about Kaiju OST No. 8 which was popularized by 2 world famous stars, namely YUNGBLUD and OneRepublic. Don’t skip part opening And ending-nya, you know!
