Summary
Kaiju No. 8’ssecond season is quickly approaching its release, and with it comes more Kaiju fighting action. The first season received monumental praise from anime fans all over the world, begging for more episodes. Following Hibino Kafka, a washed-up Kaiju Cleaner with dreams of joining the Kaiju defense force, who gets his wish after obtaining a strange power that allows him to utilize the power of a Kaiju by becoming one himself.
Kaiju No.8is filled with monstrous creatures of unimaginable power. Kaiju vary in size and strength, but each one has a unique design and cool powers. However,Kaiju No.8does not have a monopoly on cool anime monsters. Here are some anime with cooler monsters thanKaiju No.8.
Blue Seedis a classic series that pioneered the way for many series released today. A young girl named Momiji is drawn into a supernatural conflict against demonic beasts born from nature’s wrath, which are wreaking havoc across Japan. Thanks to her inherited power, only Momiji can put a stop to the creatures with the help of a secret government organization.
The creatures, called Aragami, are extremely unique, plant-based monsters that can range from swarms of bird-like creatures to massive behemoths of organic matter.Blue Seedis an entertaining and action-packed series whose monsters pose continent-level threats on a daily basis.
Attack on Titanis one of the most phenomenal, genre-defining series of the decade, merging multiple genres with a core premise of horror and suspense. The world ofAttack on Titanrevolves around Paradis Island, which is overrun by giganticman-eating monsters called titans. A small group of humans is trapped and protected within a walled city that keeps the monsters at bay.
Titans can range from mindless brutes to extremely volatile threats, with truly unique Titans having special abilities. The secrets of the Titans and their unique variants are just as fascinating as the history behind humanity’s relationship with the Titans and their origins.
Pacific Rim: The Blackis an animated spin-off of thePacific Rimfilm franchise, merging gigantic Kaiju and human-piloted robots into a non-stop action movie. The world is being invaded by interdimensional monsters sent to wreak havoc by an advanced race called the Precursors.
The monsters, or Kaiju, are engineered by the Precursor to aid in invasion and terraforming worlds and possess special traits and abilities to assist in causing as much destruction as possible. Beginning at two hundred feet tall, the Kaiju ofPacific Rimcan wipe out entire cities in the blink of an eye if left unchecked.
4Guyver: The Bio-boosted Armor
Zoanoids Are Incredibly Powerful, God-Like Creations
Guyveris another classic series that follows a young high school boy who comes into possession of a highly advanced bio-weapon that transforms him into theGuyver. The corporation behind the armor sends hordes of bioengineered monsters, called Zoanoids, after the young man, of varying size and lethality.
Zoanoids come in a wide variety of styles, with each breed and mutation carefully crafted toward the subject. Some Zoanoids are endowed with basic enhanced traits, such as unbreakable skin and heightened strength. However, truly unique Zoanoids can spew disintegrating plasma bolts or produce bio-electrical storms to wipe out entire areas.
Digimonis a franchise that stands alongside long-running series likePokémonas one of the few alternatives to creature partner anime. Digimon are sentient creatures that inhabit a parallel universe called the Digital World, created from Earth’s communication arrays.
There are millions of Digimon, with each one being a unique species that can use powerful abilities and evolve to become stronger. Not all Digimon run wild; some becomepartners to the DigiDestinedand help prevent the digital world from spilling over into the human world.
2Neon Genesis Evangelion
Angels Bring Planetary Devastation
Neon Genesis Evangelionis a bleak science fiction series that blends mecha and mystery in a beautiful culmination of entertainment.Angels are the primary threatof the series and are shrouded in mythical rumors and hair-raising mysteries.
Angels appear out of nowhere in random numbers, with every form being drastically different than the last. Angels are violent, powerful, and destructive entities who invade and attack Earth for unknown reasons. Angels' designs vary from humanoid-shaped, giant monstrosities to abnormal and extraterrestrial forms of unimaginable power.
Chainsaw Manis the most prominent of the Dark Trio of Shōnen manga. The story follows a treacherous war between humanity and the physical manifestations of their fears,known as Devils. Devils can vary from extremely powerful and lethal to minor omnipotent beings.
Of the Devils that populate the Earth, the Gun Devil is the most terrifying, able to blow away entire cities in a single instant. Devils of all sorts cause extreme amounts of chaos, either as threats to humanity or allies against other devils.
