Kaiju no 8 Chapter 129 Release Date
After nearly five years of thrilling monster battles and character development, Naoya Matsumoto's acclaimed manga series Kaiju No. 8 is coming to an emotional conclusion. Chapter 129 will mark the final chapter of the series, bringing an end to Kafka Hibino's extraordinary journey from kaiju cleaner to humanity's unlikely savior.
Release Date and Global Schedule
Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 129 will be released on July 17, 2025 for most international readers, with the official Japanese release occurring on July 18, 2025, at midnight JST.
International Release Times:
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Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast): 8:00 AM PDT, July 17, 2025
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Central Daylight Time: 10:00 AM CDT, July 17, 2025
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Eastern Daylight Time (East Coast): 11:00 AM EDT, July 17, 2025
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British Summer Time: 4:00 PM BST, July 17, 2025
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Indian Standard Time: 8:30 PM IST, July 17, 2025
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Philippines Standard Time: 11:00 PM PST, July 17, 2025
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Korean/Japanese Standard Time: Midnight KST/JST, July 18, 2025
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Australia Eastern Daylight Time: 2:00 AM AEDT, July 18, 2025
Where to Read Chapter 129
Readers can access the final chapter for free on several official platforms:
Free Reading Options:
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Viz Media's Official Website - Requires a VIZ account
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Shueisha's MANGA Plus - Available on web and mobile app
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Shonen Jump+ Digital Platform - Japanese version with subscription
On Manga Plus, the first three chapters are freely accessible without an account, while chapters 4 onwards (including the latest releases) are free to read after creating an account. However, each chapter can only be viewed once on Manga Plus.
What to Expect in the Final Chapter
Following the climactic events of Chapter 128, where Kafka defeats the Meireki Kaiju and is saved by Chief Shinomiya's sacrifice, Chapter 129 is expected to provide a satisfying conclusion to several major story threads:
Key Story Elements Likely to be Resolved:
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Kafka's reunion with Mina Ashiro - The long-awaited emotional payoff to their childhood promise
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The fate of Kafka's kaiju powers - Whether he retains his abilities or returns to being fully human
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The origins of the kaiju - Potential revelations about the true nature and source of these monsters
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Japan's reconstruction - How society moves forward after the devastating battles
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Character epilogues - A glimpse into the future lives of the Defense Force members
The chapter will likely explore what happens now that Kafka has been rescued from fading away with the Edo Samurai spirits, setting up his emotional reunion with Mina and providing closure to the series' central relationships.
