“Kaiju No. 8”: Kaiju No. 2, The Kaiju that Devastated Sapporo City! What About Its Strength and Abilities?
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In “Kaiju No. 8”, there is a giant Kaiju known as Kaiju No. 2. Kaiju No. 2 is a Kaiju that caused catastrophic damage to Sapporo City. At the beginning of the story, it had already been defeated and was described as “a giant Kaiju with tremendous destructive power and a high spirit that did not yield until its last breath.” So, what kind of Kaiju was Kaiju No. 2? In this article, we will introduce Kaiju No. 2 from “Kaiju No. 8”, discussing its strength, abilities, techniques, and the user of Number 2.
Kaiju No. 2 in the Popular “Kaiju No. 8”
With a TV anime scheduled for broadcast in 2024, “Kaiju No. 8” is a manga about Kaiju. We will now introduce the giant Kaiju “Kaiju No. 2” that appears in “Kaiju No. 8”, covering its strength, abilities, techniques, and the user of Number 2. But first, let’s take a look at the information about “Kaiju No. 8”.
Overview of “Kaiju No. 8”
- Manga Title: Kaiju No. 8 (かいじゅうはちごう)
- Genre: Shonen manga,
- Kaiju Author: Naoya Matsumoto (まつもとなおや)
- Publication Site: Shonen Jump+
- Publication Period: From July 3, 2020
- Volumes: 11 published as of December 2023
- Anime Information: Directed by Miyashige Yukihiro and Kamiya Tomomi, Series Composition & Script by Okouchi Ichiro, Character Design by Nishio Tetsuya, Animation Production by Production I.G, Broadcast Period from April 2024
“Kaiju No. 8” is a Kaiju manga by Naoya Matsumoto. It has been serialized in “Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha)” since July 3, 2020, with 11 volumes published as of December 2023. The manga gained popularity both in Japan and internationally even before the release of the collected volumes, surpassing 11 million copies in total circulation worldwide as of March 2023.
Synopsis of “Kaiju No. 8”
Here’s a brief synopsis of “Kaiju No. 8”. Set in a fictional Japan, a country plagued by Kaiju attacks, the protagonist, Kafka Hibino, who had vowed with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro, to exterminate all Kaiju, is now 32 years old. While Mina works actively as a member of the Japan Defense Corps, Kafka spends his days dismally, merely dismantling the corpses of Kaiju at work. However, one day, he is assimilated by a mysterious organism and transformed into a Kaiju…
Kaiju No. 2 – The Kaiju that Devastated Sapporo City
The Kaiju appearing in “Kaiju No. 8” each possess unique abilities. Kaiju No. 2 specialized in destructive power, an attribute also present in its weaponized form as an Identified Kaiju Weapon. Moreover, it possessed power rivaling that of Kaiju No. 8. So, what kind of Kaiju was Kaiju No. 2? Here, we will introduce the profile of Kaiju No. 2 and the user of the Identified Kaiju Weapon.
What is Kaiju No. 2?
In “Kaiju No. 8”, Kaiju No. 2 is a large Kaiju that caused catastrophic damage in Sapporo City. It is characterized by sharp fangs and several black spots resembling eyes on its face. It attacked Sapporo in 1972 and was the second Kaiju to be assigned a codename in Japan. By the start of the story, it had already been defeated. Notably, a codename is given by the Commander of the Defense Corps to Kaiju that are powerful and challenging to defeat.
The User of Number 2
After being defeated by the Defense Corps, Kaiju No. 2 was utilized as material for suits and arms. The weaponized form of Kaiju material with codenames is known as “Numbers” (alternatively, Identified Kaiju Weapons), and the weapon derived from Kaiju No. 2 is called “Number 2” (alternatively, FS-1002). The user of Number 2 is Gonshi Shinomiya. Gonshi Shinomiya is hailed as one of the strongest members in the history of the Defense Corps. He is the sole individual capable of mastering Number 2, a weapon with exceptional destructive power and considerable strain on its user.
The Strength and Abilities of Kaiju No. 2
Kaiju No. 2, the second Kaiju registered as an Identified Kaiju, was already defeated at the start of the story but continues to serve as an Identified Kaiju Weapon (also known as Number) under Gonshi Shinomiya, the head of the Japan Defense Corps. So, how strong was Kaiju No. 2, the Kaiju that brought catastrophic damage to Sapporo City? Let’s delve deeper into the strength and abilities of Kaiju No. 2.
The Strength of Kaiju No. 2
Since Kaiju No. 2 was already defeated at the beginning of the story, its combat scenes are not depicted in the work. However, its strength can be inferred from the attacks of Gonshi Shinomiya, the user of Number 2. Let’s explore this strength in more detail.
- Strength of Kaiju No. 2 (1): Tremendous Destructive Power
One of Kaiju No. 2’s main strengths is its tremendous destructive power. As evidenced by nearly devastating Sapporo City single-handedly, Kaiju No. 2 is a Kaiju whose weapon is its immense destructive force. Its primary attack, the “Main Burst,” involves releasing explosive energy. As Number 2, this burst can be fired from arms fitted with the ability, powerful enough to pulverize Kaiju No. 9 and even shatter buildings.
- Strength of Kaiju No. 2 (2): Mental Fortitude
Another strength of Kaiju No. 2 is its formidable mental fortitude. According to Deputy Commander Itami, Kaiju No. 2 was a giant Kaiju “with a spirit that did not yield until its last breath.” This spirit is also inherited by Gonshi Shinomiya, the user of Number 2. In the battle against Kaiju No. 9, he demonstrated an unwavering spirit, ready to sacrifice himself to the very end.
The Fortitude of Kaiju No. 2
The exact Fortitude of Kaiju No. 2 is unknown. However, considering that giant Kaiju assigned codenames generally have a Fortitude of 8.0, it is speculated that Kaiju No. 2 also had a Fortitude above 8.0. In the context of the manga, Kaiju are treated like natural disasters, similar to earthquakes in reality, and Fortitude is the numerical value indicating their scale. For reference, a Kaiju with a Fortitude above 6.0 is considered a “main beast” class, above 8.0 is a “giant Kaiju” class, and 9.0 is classified as a “historically significant giant Kaiju.”
Techniques of Kaiju No. 2
Kaiju No. 2 employed two main techniques in the story: “expanding its attack range through a sonic boom” and the “Main Burst,” which involves attacking by causing an energy explosion.
Summary of Kaiju No. 2
This article introduced Kaiju No. 2 from “Kaiju No. 8”, covering its strength, abilities, and the user of Number 2. Kaiju No. 2 was the Kaiju that caused catastrophic damage to Sapporo City in 1972 and, after being defeated, was used by Gonshi Shinomiya as the Identified Kaiju Weapon “Number 2” (alternatively FS-1002).
Its destructive power was overwhelming, capable of pulverizing Kaiju No. 9 and shattering buildings with a single attack. With a “Kaiju No. 8” anime broadcast scheduled for 2024, there’s a possibility that Kaiju No. 2 might appear in the anime. Therefore, it might be interesting to pay attention to the strength, abilities, and actions of Kaiju No. 2 in the anime. Additionally, the role of Kaiju No. 2 in the “Kaiju No. 8” manga is also worth checking out.
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