I am actually 32 myself, so this anime could not have come out at a better time for me! No seriously, that feeling of it being too late to pursue a dream, falling behind your peers etc. Like Kafka, I also feel reinvigorated to not give up on my passions yet! I'm lucky enough that what I want to get into doesn't have a hard age limit, but it's difficult sometimes not to look back and feel you could've gotten more traction if you had started or made more progress earlier in your 20s.
@@AntiKash Thanks brother! As far as feeling like an Unc' goes, I'd say it's valid. I mean, think about it. 21's the age we're legally allowed to drink, but that also means more that comes with getting older, the more it falls on us to set a better example for those younger than us and to be more responsible. Some people in life have it pretty hard that they gotta grow REAL quick before 21 to take care of others like their siblings, so it's all relative. Heck, I was feeling pretty old when I hit 25, realizing that half of my 20s are over. And yet now, there are some days I'd kill just to be 27 again 😂
He isn't the only, check out Seinen anime which is aimed for young adult men. Also slice of Life has adult men as MCs. Now if you have watched other genres that is good to know.
@AntiKash agree a more experienced in life character is more interesting. Because we can relate to him the longer we watched anime for decades as we grow older and older.
This series checks every single box ever been made in the history of the shounen genre lol. The only difference is the age of the mc. But that doesn't really matter cuz he still acts like a high school kid trying to figure life out
Again, I replied this in a couple of comments but I used “every” for sake of the title, it’s way more catchy than “some” and yes I agree he acts like a kid but they still twist some tropes like the childhood lovers one is more of a rivalry here. It’s not completely different but it still works
Not gonna lie, I watched the first couple of minutes of your video and then I clicked off because I was convinced to go check this show out immediately. Back now, and can definitely say that it’s amazing and I love it!
35 yr old, here. 21 ain't old by a long shot, you're doing fine. Your metabolism shouldn't peak until you're about 25, and you probably won't feel the drop until 27. You're still in your prime of life, my dude, keep rocking it! Hope this helps even a little.
For a video primarily about Kaiju No 8... DUDE SHOGUN. Honest to God masterclass. Thank you for glazing genuinely loved the show from the ambience, set pieces, to seemingly endless layers of dialogue. GOT Levels. Sick video by the way Anti Kash ;0
FRRRR SHOGUN IS A MASTERPIECE, I can’t believe it’s not coming back 😭 apparently it’s a one and done miniseries but still fkin loved it. And thank uuuu ❤️❤️ means a lot genuinely
Love how the name is a direct reference to Franz Kafka, most known for his book 'the metamorphosis' which is about some guy that turned into a giant cockroach overnight (or perhaps not) and is forced to retreat deep within the confine of his bedroom has his relation with various family members and acquaintances deterioate alongside his mind until finally drawing his final breath
I agree that a lot of modern series have gotten too serious, including the vast majority of battle shounen, so it's refreshing having a more lighthearted battle shounen. I was thinking about this in the last few weeks in the wake of the passing of Akira Toriyama, and I pondered how the original Dragon Ball had a good mixture of comedy and action, which was dialed back in DBZ before becoming more prominent again in GT and Super. But it really did feel to me that aside from Dragon Ball (excluding Z) and One Piece, everything else is so serious, so Kaiju No. 8 definitely feels fresh in that regard. Also, as a 29 year old, seeing a dude in his early 30s still trying to find his place in life is a struggle I can relate to, and it makes me root for Kafka to finally make it in life.
Exactly, and DBZ is a great example, even one piece these shows just have fun with it and that’s exactly what it’s about. Loved seeing it in kaiju and an older protagonist on top of that is just great
Can we also talk about the intro in Kaiju no8? It’s completely differant from every other anime intro. At first I thought it was alright but the more I watch the intro the more I love it, the song is so good aswell.
It’s soooo good, they outdid themselves with both the intro and outro songs, and the animation is just as good, shoutout to the teams that put that together
@@ambrosia_123 yeah, i think being ill constantly is just making me feel old and decrepit. akira, eva, lain and ghost in the shell seem to be aimed at a more mature audience, and these are some of my favorites... but my number one is Railgun.... i'm definitely not the target audience for that one though lol
@@Gensei-Kihara embrace it. Do not speak defeatist things about yourself. We are all going to die and all of us will be forgotten, 15 years old or even 70 in this current time. Do what you want. Hope you get better
Bettt I will and I really appreciate the advice🙏 age is a crazy concept but we’ll all get to the same age at some point, it’s just about appreciating each day like you said
As a 31yo in a job I hate, I resonate with Kafka… 21 years old is like peak youth, let the power of youth fuel you and live your passion now, it won’t get easier. I say this with a sense of regret, and now as a 31yo trying to live my life in a way that serves me better, but it’s hard AF.
Amen to that, and thank u for the advice. I’m trying to escape the path I know I’ll hate (finance job) with RUclips but I also want to take care of my family financially and of course it’s tough to get everything you want. Hopefully it works out but who knows, same for you I’m glad you have a great mindset cus u sound like a great person
Here we go again with the "it's different from every other anime". I watched the first episode and it felt exactly like the past 20 anime that I've watched.
If u watched the vid through I said it’s exactly like some anime early on but it twists some classic tropes in an interesting way. Some stuff is a given with anime, it’s extremely rare for sumn to be completely original but just because it’s not doesn’t mean it’s bad 🤷♂️
I love this series. I picked up the manga about 6 months ago and devoured it. And the thing that really clicked with me was Kafka. Kafka looks like me, he's my age, and even though he's surrounded by people who are better than him at the thing he wants to do, it doesn't mean he has no value. Being average, single, not having achieved everything you wanted in life by your 30s, doesn't make you worthless. That's a lesson a lot of 18-30 year olds need to hear, I wish someone had told me that when I was 18. In high school I was a big fish in a small pond, when I got to college, I was surrounded by people who were smarter, more athletic, more aspirational, more attractive, charismatic, creative. If I was good at something there were 50 people my age who were better. I felt worthless, like why even try to get better when I'm already so far behind? It took me YEARS to get past that and start trying again. And when I did try, I succeeded, I got a job I was good at, using skills I'd learned I didn't even realise would help me. If you'd told 23 year old me, in the bottom of a pit of depression, getting up at 4am to scrub toilets and mop floors, where I'd be 10 years later, I would not have believed you. We need more protagonists like Kafka. Who tell us it's okay to not be where we thought we'd be when we grew up, who tell us it's okay to not be the best at something, to be kind, to not cheat, to keep trying, and to accept less than perfection.
You hit the nail on the fucking coffin. There was one comment saying “Kafka got lucky becoming a kaiju” but a key thing they missed is that he was determined to try the test one more time even after all he had been through. He’s also still a hero when gaining power, again after all he’s been through. It’s inspiring fr and exactly like you said we need more like him
Ichikawa was a super refreshing character, when he was introduced i thought he was going to be the edgy co-main character trope like a Sasuke or Fushiguro, but he is actually very likeable
Hmm although I am 18 I can understand the inner conflict of Kafka. In my oppinion this anime/manga has the Potencial to be one of the best in shonen jump due to his new and fresh art it brings with it
TY FAM ❤️ I always need reminders like this and I really do appreciate it. At the end of the day it’s just slightly annoying that the views are as random as they are but what matters more is having goats like you around
Dude, don't even dare not say you are young. I am 34 and I still don't think of myself as old. I am grown up. You have the best years still ahead of you from 21-30.
Exactly, I felt the same way, I’m in that weird middle phase and it’s nice to see older characters, especially when they get reinvigorated to chase after something, it’s really motivating
Are you kidding me man? At 21 you are still growing up till 25. You are as young as you feel you are. If you don't understand "kids theese days" that's normal. For me it started in high school when i realized that I can't understand theese kids. They whant to separate themselfs from the others. At one point i gave up on life because of depression, anxiety and health problems. When i was about 20 years old i viewed myself as an old man whith 10ish years left. Now when i'm 24 i realize that my life is not even started. Simple workouts, lots of psychotherapy and some real life experience made me realize that life is not over. And the peak of man's happines and abilities(with proper maintanance) is around the years of 30-40. Be strong and take care of yourself "old man".
I Love this so much ima screenshot and just save it to keep me grounded, appreciate the advice so much, thank you again and enjoy your day you wonderful person.
As a 24 year old who actually became an uncle last year, if you aren't sure if you are unc you aren't unc. Man I thought I was old at 21 but it gets significantly worse much faster. My back is killing me and all I want to do is sleep, but I push through and do what I need to do. I'm not sure how I will feel when I'm 30 but I do know I will look back at this time and think "Did I really believe I was old back then?".
Age and time is just impossible to deal with, but one thing I realized and hopefully helps both of us is trying to appreciate the little things, and taking it a day at a time. Not doing that is what makes it feel like it passes by so quick and it’s something I gotta constantly remind myself. I can’t say it’s all perfect and I have no idea yet but I’m sure being an uncle is as great in many ways it’s just up to you to find it and it’ll be the same for me soon enough 🙏
I’m 2 years older than you and I don’t understand this trend of feeling old and having pains etc at this age. I literally feel the same as I did 10 years ago . If anything I feel even better physically since ive been practicing regular exercise since then. I think it’s highly lifestyle dependent, not based solely on age.
@@powpowouchy5 physically I’m at my best I’ve been ever, but it’s that sort of age where you’re supposed to have life figured out and soon I’m graduating college, I think that’s what messes with my mental. But in reality I know it’s nowhere near old just at times feels a little bit like it
I'm turning 30 this year, I lost my job due to a new law that was passed locally, been unemployed for months, nowhere is hiring, and I have college that I started late, that I have to pay for. Between this anime, and my supportive partner, and child, it's the only things keeping me going. I started so late. Hard not to feel depressed about everything right now.
Keep at it fam, countless times life puts us down and it’s happened so much I realized it’s just part of living. But what makes it even better is our ability to come back from it, the indomitable human spirit ! Keep grinding
I read JJK and I enjoy it a lot. Something I think people should do is if you start to feel burned out just take a break and come back in a couple weeks, plus then you get to catch up. Sometimes you gotta step back for a bit. :)
Bet that’s good to hear honestly, some manga readers tend to be wrong and like you said could be burnout so hopefully it’s still good and people are wrong 🙏
@AntiKash I agree tho honestly the manga goes so quickly I can't tell when the anime will be at episode 12 I reckon the first season will stop at around chapter 90 to 100
@@AntiKash I mean, I can definitely name City Hunter, Gintama, Fist of the North Star, KochiKame, and Kinnikuman off of the top of my head and those are just titles by Jump
It's a shame your stuff is bombing man, because your content is awesome. Still would love to start making content with you, if you are ever down. Also! I am definitely surprised that you are only 20, I am 25 and thought you were my age or older. As far as Shogun! Definitely recommend the book if you have not read it, or going back and watching the old miniseries. James Clavell, the one who wrote Shogun is a phenomenal author and lived in Japan for a long time (might still live there, don't quote me on that). Regardless! Keep your head up! We'll get there eventually we just gotta keep grinding.
🙏🙏I’m like 25 in spirit if that counts, but appreciate you man as always, it’s a grind but it’ll pay off as long as we keep putting the work into it. Also makes sense the author lived in Japan for a while, it seems so faithful and is a genuinely amazing work
"I'm hitting unc age" at 21. I feel ancient, but I'm still considered a baby at 31 where I work. 21 is very young, btw. I'm so happy Kafka exists though, I don't relate to high school kids anymore...
Bro, 32 is a Dinosaur in sports field but is a little baby in academics! I mean look at bloody Roy P. Kerr or sir Roger Penrose! Still rocking ground breaking papers at 89 & 92 ,respectively! It's relative, don't get discouraged and age has its own merits too! With age comes certain wisdom! Always respect the grey hairs!
FACTS!!!!!!! I love this comment it’s so true too, I always look at Walter whites actor Bryan Cranston as someone who loves film and finds myself lost at times, he’s so reassuring that finding success has no time limit
I am 28 and an avid anime comedy fan. It's easy for me to find anime with adult characters to be honest since I'm not into the shonen demographic that much. For example, I recently watched a comedy called Uramichi Oniisan (sorry if I butchered the title). The main characters are between 28 and 32 and it shows their daily struggles at work and life. Shonen targets teens and, therefore, the protagonists are teens or young adults themselves. On top of that, as other comments implied, adult characters in shonen tend to be more "childish". That's why it doesn't bother me that much. I'm watching shonen for pure entertainment but it's difficult to identify with a character.
Fair point and I understand shonen literally translates to younger so it’s meant for that, but to say mainstream anime shonen or not isn’t primarily high schoolers would be a lie, and something some people in the comments keep ignoring. I just happened to use this shonen as an example but my point was that I’m glad it’s a slightly older protag even if he acts young(which also I don’t see why that’s an issue, we should try to keep our young spirit even if we’re older)
“Subversive is when the mc has my age” You cant make this shit up, the mc acts like a teenager whats the difference then? Glazing mid needs to be shut down
Wait till he finds out Goku was 26 at the start of DBZ and Vegeta damn near 50 years old, Gintoki from Gintama being 29, Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star being in his mid 30s. Kaiju No. 8 is doing big tings!
@@AntiKash good on you btw for making yourself a neat channel! Wish I had the determination needed to do that. TvT But at the same time, I dunno. I'm still figuring out what I want to do with my life. Ya know?
@@CandyThePuppy thank u man I try and hopefully the algorithm stays on my side🙏and honestly don’t stress it too much either, it’s pretty messed up that everyone is expected to just know what to do by the time they’re in their 20s, I still feel like there’s so much I haven’t done or even know about yet, this channel helps me keep a foot in the ground but I feel you in the sense, I still don’t know exactly what I want to do. And monetization wise I need to really grow as much as I love RUclips, I couldn’t maintain it at this level. Life’s tough but we just gotta work our way through it
@@AntiKash Not to mention you have more opportunities as an adult than a rebellious teen. I mean the majority of teen hero's is always about breaking free from the norms that society built around you so the adults, already well into life, should have that same opportunity. Optimism is one thing but 2nd chances are way better.
I'm reading the manga and i cant wait for them to animate some of the fight scenes not gonna spoil it but yall need to brace yourselves for some good ass shit love this manga/anime
I'm in my 30's and still at the beginning of my career. Yet I want to advance in my career tbh. Yet I work in IT. However, I don't plan on retiring until I'm in my 70s or 80s. Do there's that.
It’s tough figuring it all out honestly, I still don’t know what path exactly that I want to take but it’s all about trials and tribulations. Through that we’ll figure it out I’m sure of it
Facts I’m glad the mc isn’t some kirito or gigachad, it makes it feel fresh as an anime entirely and tru unc status isn’t really 21 and anyways unc status is a good thing in my books
THANK U ❤️❤️❤️ hopefully I could keep the channel up, if I sound complacent it’s cus Im lowkey in a rush to grow the channel before I graduate college (1 yr left) but also there’s no time table, whatever happens happens. Thank u for the kind words really means a lot
@@AntiKash Idk about that. But I do resonate with Khafka on that feeling like it is too late to accomplish certain goals in life. Who knows maybe this show will ignite some long forgotten fire.
This is a series I think is greatly enhanced if u just read it. The art is the best I’ve seen for any action manga, maybe except for one punch man (if you’ve only watched it just open one chapter and you’ll see what I mean.)
@@AntiKash Obviously the Kaiju no.8 manga? The one with excessive flashbacks, The one that removes Kafka for more than half of the ongoing arcs, The one with bs asspulls? You know the ongoing Kaiju No.8 manga in Mangaplus.
I mean its not an issue that he is 32, but I wish he had a better design , look at Kenshin from Samurai X for example who is over 30 but still had an awesome character design
Must’ve came from the viral tweet, I explain how it’s different in the video and how it’s still similar at the same time, if you can’t comprehend that idk what to tell u
I hear you but having a protagonist that’s not in high school is already something really new too me. It still has plenty of tropes of course but it’s entertaining and interesting so far all I could say is
Ah another comment about the title not the content in the video… came from Twitter maybe? This videos about the first impression of kaiju no 8s anime. A title, sure clickbait, but the point of clickbait is to actually watch the video. Just as u beg people to watch other than shonen, if you’d actually clicked my channel then you would know I already have.
@@AntiKash If you don't want people to comment on the clickbait then don't put clickbait in the title. You lose any rights to complain when people have a justified knee jerk reaction to dumb shit in the title.
@@HappyPotat if 98% of the people who watched this video liked it I think ur in the minority my friend… keep hating u clearly have nothing better to do
It’s never a narrow road honestly, but be the best teacher u could be, it’s such a meaningful position and even I’m working part time rn as a stem teacher. It’s great and pretty wholesome to work with kids
I remember reading this manga. Huh, it got an anime. It was good until it just became a typical shounen. Could have been so good if it really was about a man in his 30s finding his place late in life as a man in his 30s. But it was a facade, like a 1000 year old loli, the only thing actually different is the numbers under age on their resume. Did it got better after I stopped reading? Maybe. Not betting on it though. Another manga that subverts this trope is Magical Girl in her 30s, straight to the point, that title. Now that one actually emulates the life of an actual 35 year old with a social life, appearances, a job, etc. to worry about while being thrusted into a setting meant for very young teenagers, lol. No anime though.
Ah I’ll have to check out magical girl in her 30s then, but damn that’s disappointing, I get shonen is meant for younger audience but if you have a older protag, at least try to maintain that
I am actually 32 myself, so this anime could not have come out at a better time for me!
No seriously, that feeling of it being too late to pursue a dream, falling behind your peers etc.
Like Kafka, I also feel reinvigorated to not give up on my passions yet! I'm lucky enough that what I want to get into doesn't have a hard age limit, but it's difficult sometimes not to look back and feel you could've gotten more traction if you had started or made more progress earlier in your 20s.
He’ll yea this is exactly what I love to see
@@AntiKash Thanks brother! As far as feeling like an Unc' goes, I'd say it's valid. I mean, think about it. 21's the age we're legally allowed to drink, but that also means more that comes with getting older, the more it falls on us to set a better example for those younger than us and to be more responsible. Some people in life have it pretty hard that they gotta grow REAL quick before 21 to take care of others like their siblings, so it's all relative. Heck, I was feeling pretty old when I hit 25, realizing that half of my 20s are over. And yet now, there are some days I'd kill just to be 27 again 😂
At the end of the day Time is what we make of it🙏I hope as I continue to grow older I could keep a younger sort of spirit
Literally same. I am pursuing an Olympic sport I just started at age 32. Fk the youngins!
i know hes a youtuber an is just a title, i hate to be that guy but the show follows the inner deamon trope
It’s very rare and refreshing when the protagonist isn’t some high school kid trying to figure life out
Exactlyyyy fam, I was genuinely baffled when he was a 32 yr old I love this anime need more like it tbh
He isn't the only, check out Seinen anime which is aimed for young adult men.
Also slice of Life has adult men as MCs.
Now if you have watched other genres that is good to know.
@AntiKash agree a more experienced in life character is more interesting. Because we can relate to him the longer we watched anime for decades as we grow older and older.
Yeah but he acts like one
@@ReactionChannell419 cuz he’s been stunted for like 12 years. He also doesn’t get goo goo eyes for any random girl he eyes
This series checks every single box ever been made in the history of the shounen genre lol. The only difference is the age of the mc. But that doesn't really matter cuz he still acts like a high school kid trying to figure life out
besides , its not like grown up MCs have never been done lmao.
Again, I replied this in a couple of comments but I used “every” for sake of the title, it’s way more catchy than “some” and yes I agree he acts like a kid but they still twist some tropes like the childhood lovers one is more of a rivalry here. It’s not completely different but it still works
To be fair, there are so many shonen its hard to be completely original
“I’m hitting unc age” bro is 21. You’re still young man, I’m 3 years older and people still call me a baby at work
Ur right the kids on the internet are messing with me, unc is like 40s
Yall both old asf
@@AntiKashOld, old bastard- Evil bird from Nigel and Marmalade
bro got one foot in the grave ⚰️ 💀
Well he’s not wrong I became an uncle at 23, you be young and be an uncle
I'm 32. Been watching animes and reading Mangas since the late 90s! This is definitely a nice change of pace.
He’ll yea , this is the protagonist we needed 🙏🙏🙏
But it's the same as every jump mc ever its as fresh as year old milk
You do know Seinen anime exist right?
@@asandax6 almost like a video about seinen anime is on my channel 3 videos ago ...
I'm 34 already, so I relate a LOT to the guy.
The main difference is that I actually did give up on my previous dreams, I just found new ones instead.
Finding one is what it’s all about, everyone I’ve talked too that’s successful always tell me it’s never a narrow path , just keep at it 🙏
I am glad they answered the question, "who is the lucky crew who cleans up after the heroes leave the monster scattered across the city?"
FORRR REAALL, it’s always about the avengers just destroying cities but who has to clean em 😭 THEYRE THE REAL HEROES
Not gonna lie, I watched the first couple of minutes of your video and then I clicked off because I was convinced to go check this show out immediately. Back now, and can definitely say that it’s amazing and I love it!
LETS GOOOOOOOO, I got worried for a second thought u clicked off cus it was bad 💀 I’m really glad u enjoyed it though I’m also really liking it so far
damn they made an anime about franz kafka
He’s a true inspiration
Metamorphosis
I feel like that damn character every other day 😭
Who was Leno named after then ?
35 yr old, here. 21 ain't old by a long shot, you're doing fine. Your metabolism shouldn't peak until you're about 25, and you probably won't feel the drop until 27. You're still in your prime of life, my dude, keep rocking it! Hope this helps even a little.
This does help thank you 🙏🙏 appreciate this great advice
For a video primarily about Kaiju No 8... DUDE SHOGUN. Honest to God masterclass. Thank you for glazing genuinely loved the show from the ambience, set pieces, to seemingly endless layers of dialogue. GOT Levels. Sick video by the way Anti Kash ;0
FRRRR SHOGUN IS A MASTERPIECE, I can’t believe it’s not coming back 😭 apparently it’s a one and done miniseries but still fkin loved it. And thank uuuu ❤️❤️ means a lot genuinely
Love how the name is a direct reference to Franz Kafka, most known for his book 'the metamorphosis' which is about some guy that turned into a giant cockroach overnight (or perhaps not) and is forced to retreat deep within the confine of his bedroom has his relation with various family members and acquaintances deterioate alongside his mind until finally drawing his final breath
Factssss, they need to fully adapt metamorphosis to an anime at this point lol. It’s one of the few books school made me read that really impacted me
I agree that a lot of modern series have gotten too serious, including the vast majority of battle shounen, so it's refreshing having a more lighthearted battle shounen.
I was thinking about this in the last few weeks in the wake of the passing of Akira Toriyama, and I pondered how the original Dragon Ball had a good mixture of comedy and action, which was dialed back in DBZ before becoming more prominent again in GT and Super. But it really did feel to me that aside from Dragon Ball (excluding Z) and One Piece, everything else is so serious, so Kaiju No. 8 definitely feels fresh in that regard.
Also, as a 29 year old, seeing a dude in his early 30s still trying to find his place in life is a struggle I can relate to, and it makes me root for Kafka to finally make it in life.
Exactly, and DBZ is a great example, even one piece these shows just have fun with it and that’s exactly what it’s about. Loved seeing it in kaiju and an older protagonist on top of that is just great
Can we also talk about the intro in Kaiju no8? It’s completely differant from every other anime intro. At first I thought it was alright but the more I watch the intro the more I love it, the song is so good aswell.
It’s soooo good, they outdid themselves with both the intro and outro songs, and the animation is just as good, shoutout to the teams that put that together
21 is still baby age, dont worry. i'm 37 and feel like i'm 80 though
The kids nowadays are just messing with us , don’t worry 37 is not even old, I’d say like 50s is
It’s young. You are just watching a genre that is for teens and kids (Shonen)
@@ambrosia_123 yeah, i think being ill constantly is just making me feel old and decrepit. akira, eva, lain and ghost in the shell seem to be aimed at a more mature audience, and these are some of my favorites... but my number one is Railgun.... i'm definitely not the target audience for that one though lol
@@Gensei-Kihara embrace it. Do not speak defeatist things about yourself. We are all going to die and all of us will be forgotten, 15 years old or even 70 in this current time.
Do what you want.
Hope you get better
@@ambrosia_123 much appreciated, thank you
21 is super young
I feel better 🙏 I think youth is in spirit too ik some 40 yr olds who act super young
@@AntiKash you don’t even understand how different it will be when you’re 35 like me …. Enjoy your youth
Bettt I will and I really appreciate the advice🙏 age is a crazy concept but we’ll all get to the same age at some point, it’s just about appreciating each day like you said
this review is pretty similar to my understanding of kaiju no 8, relatable, humorous, breaks most tropes in shonen animes
Ayyy thank u so much ❤️ I was really trying to match the energy and really glad I could in a way thank u again really means a lot 🙏
I didn’t even know this show was out. Thanks for introducing me to it.
Of course thanks for watchin the vid ❤️
Shogun is fire, great video!
YES FINALLY FELLOW SHOGUN FAN, and thank uuu🙏🙏🙏
@@AntiKash Also 21 is not old at all, your life is just starting. I’m 23 years old and trust it still feels like I’m just getting my life started.
Factsss, the internet has been twisting my view of age, old is like 50 imo. Life really is just getting started for us 🙏
As a 31yo in a job I hate, I resonate with Kafka… 21 years old is like peak youth, let the power of youth fuel you and live your passion now, it won’t get easier. I say this with a sense of regret, and now as a 31yo trying to live my life in a way that serves me better, but it’s hard AF.
Amen to that, and thank u for the advice. I’m trying to escape the path I know I’ll hate (finance job) with RUclips but I also want to take care of my family financially and of course it’s tough to get everything you want. Hopefully it works out but who knows, same for you I’m glad you have a great mindset cus u sound like a great person
Unc status at 21... bruh! Cool video and I'll check out Kaiju No 8.
Ur right im not quite there yet 😂 and ty you should definitely check it out it’s a great anime 🙏
Here we go again with the "it's different from every other anime". I watched the first episode and it felt exactly like the past 20 anime that I've watched.
If u watched the vid through I said it’s exactly like some anime early on but it twists some classic tropes in an interesting way. Some stuff is a given with anime, it’s extremely rare for sumn to be completely original but just because it’s not doesn’t mean it’s bad 🤷♂️
@@AntiKash No way I'm watching this awful video
@@kalb390 lol well says a lot about yourself my friend. Don't judge a book by it's cover is one of the first lessons we learn... good luck with life!
@@AntiKash Good luck with Kindergarten, I see you have a long way to go.
@@kalb390 amazing joke right there, the crowd goes wild......
I love this series. I picked up the manga about 6 months ago and devoured it. And the thing that really clicked with me was Kafka.
Kafka looks like me, he's my age, and even though he's surrounded by people who are better than him at the thing he wants to do, it doesn't mean he has no value. Being average, single, not having achieved everything you wanted in life by your 30s, doesn't make you worthless.
That's a lesson a lot of 18-30 year olds need to hear, I wish someone had told me that when I was 18. In high school I was a big fish in a small pond, when I got to college, I was surrounded by people who were smarter, more athletic, more aspirational, more attractive, charismatic, creative. If I was good at something there were 50 people my age who were better. I felt worthless, like why even try to get better when I'm already so far behind?
It took me YEARS to get past that and start trying again. And when I did try, I succeeded, I got a job I was good at, using skills I'd learned I didn't even realise would help me. If you'd told 23 year old me, in the bottom of a pit of depression, getting up at 4am to scrub toilets and mop floors, where I'd be 10 years later, I would not have believed you.
We need more protagonists like Kafka. Who tell us it's okay to not be where we thought we'd be when we grew up, who tell us it's okay to not be the best at something, to be kind, to not cheat, to keep trying, and to accept less than perfection.
You hit the nail on the fucking coffin. There was one comment saying “Kafka got lucky becoming a kaiju” but a key thing they missed is that he was determined to try the test one more time even after all he had been through. He’s also still a hero when gaining power, again after all he’s been through. It’s inspiring fr and exactly like you said we need more like him
This is the first video from you I've seen and honestly I enjoyed it
Ayy thank you, glad you enjoyed it and if you stick around hopefully I can get even better with time
@@AntiKash yeah I'm surprised you're so small good luck I'll stay tuned for more
🙏🙏❤️ hopefully it’ll grow with more amazing people like you around
*Fun Fact:* The character designer for this anime is Tetsuya Nishio, the same character designer for Naruto/Naruto Shippuden.
Ahhh I knew this art style felt familiar, that makes a lotta sense
I don't like how mina looks cuz in the manga she looks way better
I agree w that honestly
Is he the character designer for Boruto too? Cuz the art style looks more similar to that of
@@Ryan_D207 Yeah, he's the character designer for Boruto too. He was also the animation director for episode 65 of Boruto.
Keep making quality videos like this and you don’t need to think about a job. Well done 👍
He’ll yes, this is the motivation I needed. Thank u genuinely, this is my main passion at this point in time
Ichikawa was a super refreshing character, when he was introduced i thought he was going to be the edgy co-main character trope like a Sasuke or Fushiguro, but he is actually very likeable
Facts that’s what so many people are missing out on too from early judgement , this series is developing really well
Criminally underrated
Hmm although I am 18 I can understand the inner conflict of Kafka. In my oppinion this anime/manga has the Potencial to be one of the best in shonen jump due to his new and fresh art it brings with it
Ur wise beyond ur age ‼️
@@AntiKash 😅 thanks my friend XD
bro your videos are fire fr, in doesnt matter that you dont get as many views as the big guys you deserve the same!!!
TY FAM ❤️ I always need reminders like this and I really do appreciate it. At the end of the day it’s just slightly annoying that the views are as random as they are but what matters more is having goats like you around
Dude, don't even dare not say you are young. I am 34 and I still don't think of myself as old. I am grown up. You have the best years still ahead of you from 21-30.
I take it back, old is like 50, we’ve got plenty of time still
Absolute cinema
Peak
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The spirit of Ultraman really comes through with this show and I love every second of it
I really love Kafka. Even though I’m not as old as him yet, I’m an adult still looking for my final endgame in life.
Exactly, I felt the same way, I’m in that weird middle phase and it’s nice to see older characters, especially when they get reinvigorated to chase after something, it’s really motivating
This video is sooo good, just keep making videos like this and you will gain subscribers. And don't forget me
I’ll never forget u bro I appreciate this motivation fr I’ll keep grinding 🙏🙏
This show has everything: good animation, comedy, heart, good pace.. i hope it ends well.
Same the potential is immense and it really pulled through so far
Nice vid
Tyyyy ❤️❤️❤️❤️
As a manga reader the anime so far is doing a extremely good job.
Glad to hear that, I hope they keep it up honestly
No, it's not breaking every anime trope. It's quite within the troops. But there's nothing with that. As long as it doesn't rely on the tropes.
Yea title was just a title at the end of the day,
ngl kinda refreshing for recent anime to have protags that aren't overpowered teens with Frieren, Dungeon Meshi, and Kaiju No8
Exactly it’s a really nice change of pace
As a 32yo weeb Im loving this anime
He’ll yea target audience reached
After watching the first two episodes i could not hold it in as always... aaand binge read the mange up the date
Haha that’s real as fk
Are you kidding me man? At 21 you are still growing up till 25. You are as young as you feel you are. If you don't understand "kids theese days" that's normal. For me it started in high school when i realized that I can't understand theese kids. They whant to separate themselfs from the others. At one point i gave up on life because of depression, anxiety and health problems. When i was about 20 years old i viewed myself as an old man whith 10ish years left. Now when i'm 24 i realize that my life is not even started. Simple workouts, lots of psychotherapy and some real life experience made me realize that life is not over. And the peak of man's happines and abilities(with proper maintanance) is around the years of 30-40. Be strong and take care of yourself "old man".
I Love this so much ima screenshot and just save it to keep me grounded, appreciate the advice so much, thank you again and enjoy your day you wonderful person.
As a 24 year old who actually became an uncle last year, if you aren't sure if you are unc you aren't unc.
Man I thought I was old at 21 but it gets significantly worse much faster.
My back is killing me and all I want to do is sleep, but I push through and do what I need to do.
I'm not sure how I will feel when I'm 30 but I do know I will look back at this time and think "Did I really believe I was old back then?".
Age and time is just impossible to deal with, but one thing I realized and hopefully helps both of us is trying to appreciate the little things, and taking it a day at a time. Not doing that is what makes it feel like it passes by so quick and it’s something I gotta constantly remind myself. I can’t say it’s all perfect and I have no idea yet but I’m sure being an uncle is as great in many ways it’s just up to you to find it and it’ll be the same for me soon enough 🙏
I’m 2 years older than you and I don’t understand this trend of feeling old and having pains etc at this age. I literally feel the same as I did 10 years ago . If anything I feel even better physically since ive been practicing regular exercise since then. I think it’s highly lifestyle dependent, not based solely on age.
@@powpowouchy5 physically I’m at my best I’ve been ever, but it’s that sort of age where you’re supposed to have life figured out and soon I’m graduating college, I think that’s what messes with my mental. But in reality I know it’s nowhere near old just at times feels a little bit like it
nice vid unc
😭😭😭😭😭thank u😭😭😭😭😭😭
Do a video on why Guts from Berserk is the most relatable character in all of fiction
That’s a great idea I’ll add it to my list
I'm turning 30 this year, I lost my job due to a new law that was passed locally, been unemployed for months, nowhere is hiring, and I have college that I started late, that I have to pay for. Between this anime, and my supportive partner, and child, it's the only things keeping me going. I started so late. Hard not to feel depressed about everything right now.
Keep at it fam, countless times life puts us down and it’s happened so much I realized it’s just part of living. But what makes it even better is our ability to come back from it, the indomitable human spirit ! Keep grinding
I read JJK and I enjoy it a lot. Something I think people should do is if you start to feel burned out just take a break and come back in a couple weeks, plus then you get to catch up. Sometimes you gotta step back for a bit. :)
Bet that’s good to hear honestly, some manga readers tend to be wrong and like you said could be burnout so hopefully it’s still good and people are wrong 🙏
@AntiKash I'm enjoying it. Sometimes I skip a week or two and get bonus chapters when I'm back. It helps.
Love this anime and the mangas amazing but its really short, has like a hundred chapters but it took me like 2 hours to read it
Damn it’s short 😞at least it’s really good so far hopefully the anime keeps it up
@AntiKash I agree tho honestly the manga goes so quickly I can't tell when the anime will be at episode 12 I reckon the first season will stop at around chapter 90 to 100
So far, I love this show. And 21? Man, I wish I was there.
Ur right I gotta appreciate the time I’m given 🙏and same man I love this show so far
In all fairness, there have been adult shonen protagonists in he past
For sure, it’s just not common but it definitely exists
@@AntiKash I mean, I can definitely name City Hunter, Gintama, Fist of the North Star, KochiKame, and Kinnikuman off of the top of my head
and those are just titles by Jump
@@Dr.Mlieko fair I guess those aren’t the most mainstream ones in modern day tho, the faces of shonen are like the big 3 etc with younger protags
It's a shame your stuff is bombing man, because your content is awesome. Still would love to start making content with you, if you are ever down. Also! I am definitely surprised that you are only 20, I am 25 and thought you were my age or older. As far as Shogun! Definitely recommend the book if you have not read it, or going back and watching the old miniseries. James Clavell, the one who wrote Shogun is a phenomenal author and lived in Japan for a long time (might still live there, don't quote me on that). Regardless! Keep your head up! We'll get there eventually we just gotta keep grinding.
🙏🙏I’m like 25 in spirit if that counts, but appreciate you man as always, it’s a grind but it’ll pay off as long as we keep putting the work into it. Also makes sense the author lived in Japan for a while, it seems so faithful and is a genuinely amazing work
This is kinda its whole deal, bring a lot of trope together, mix them up while changing some
Exactly it doesn’t have to hide any inspiration cus it instead uses it in an interesting way
I just turned 21 last week. Reaching unc status is kinda chill
Fr it’s kinda enlightening in a way
Tbh . Even tho hes a 35 old he acts like your average 15 shonen protagonist
Fair, I guess anime has gotten to the point where MCs gotta act a certain way, it is still shonen at the end of the day so I guess it makes sense
I feel you can only think this if you see his actions at face value. Hes a bit eccentric but so are well adjusted adults...
"I'm hitting unc age" at 21. I feel ancient, but I'm still considered a baby at 31 where I work. 21 is very young, btw. I'm so happy Kafka exists though, I don't relate to high school kids anymore...
My bad i should’ve clarified the joke tho 😭 unc age is like 40 , and same finally a non high school protag
0:44 source for this scene? please? I need something that adorable in my library
I gotchu!!! It’s “josee and the tiger” I loved it it’s an anime movie
@@AntiKash thanks
@@SkeletonLeiutenant np hope u enjoy it
Unless your trying to rizz up 15 year olds or something, 21 is definitely NOT unc status
I AM DEF NOT UNC STATUS THEN 💀
@@AntiKashyou def are my G
@@soomitsunami5936 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@@AntiKash YOU LIKE EM YOUNG DONT YOU UNC
@@soomitsunami5936 NOOOOOOO IM CALLING THE FBI ON YOU
The fact that the opening is also English instead of Japanese. Same goes for the outro
It’s so fire and by two great artists/bands I love it
Trust me bro, the manga of Kaiju No 8 is great as it goes on and you will enjoy it when more of the anime comes out! 👍
Can't wait! Hopefully it just keeps getting better
As a 29 year old your good bro you ain’t old yet
🙏🙏bless Man U too, old is really like 50+ maybe 40
The protagonist is the ONLY trope Kajiuu #8 switched up. Kikoru Shinomiya is Just Noel Silva.. from Black Clover
Still an great show so far 🤷♂️
Bro, 32 is a Dinosaur in sports field but is a little baby in academics! I mean look at bloody Roy P. Kerr or sir Roger Penrose! Still rocking ground breaking papers at 89 & 92 ,respectively! It's relative, don't get discouraged and age has its own merits too! With age comes certain wisdom! Always respect the grey hairs!
FACTS!!!!!!! I love this comment it’s so true too, I always look at Walter whites actor Bryan Cranston as someone who loves film and finds myself lost at times, he’s so reassuring that finding success has no time limit
I am 28 and an avid anime comedy fan. It's easy for me to find anime with adult characters to be honest since I'm not into the shonen demographic that much. For example, I recently watched a comedy called Uramichi Oniisan (sorry if I butchered the title). The main characters are between 28 and 32 and it shows their daily struggles at work and life.
Shonen targets teens and, therefore, the protagonists are teens or young adults themselves. On top of that, as other comments implied, adult characters in shonen tend to be more "childish". That's why it doesn't bother me that much. I'm watching shonen for pure entertainment but it's difficult to identify with a character.
Fair point and I understand shonen literally translates to younger so it’s meant for that, but to say mainstream anime shonen or not isn’t primarily high schoolers would be a lie, and something some people in the comments keep ignoring. I just happened to use this shonen as an example but my point was that I’m glad it’s a slightly older protag even if he acts young(which also I don’t see why that’s an issue, we should try to keep our young spirit even if we’re older)
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i has been my fav new anime this season
Same bro it’s so good so far
“Subversive is when the mc has my age”
You cant make this shit up, the mc acts like a teenager whats the difference then? Glazing mid needs to be shut down
Kaiju no 8 is mid??? Mid needs to be shut down as a word
Wait till he finds out Goku was 26 at the start of DBZ and Vegeta damn near 50 years old, Gintoki from Gintama being 29, Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star being in his mid 30s. Kaiju No. 8 is doing big tings!
20's is young but you look 30.
Damn bro I feel worse 😭😭😭
I just turned 21 too! 🤣
Let’s gooo we’re in the same boat 🤣🤣
@@AntiKash good on you btw for making yourself a neat channel! Wish I had the determination needed to do that. TvT
But at the same time, I dunno. I'm still figuring out what I want to do with my life. Ya know?
@@CandyThePuppy thank u man I try and hopefully the algorithm stays on my side🙏and honestly don’t stress it too much either, it’s pretty messed up that everyone is expected to just know what to do by the time they’re in their 20s, I still feel like there’s so much I haven’t done or even know about yet, this channel helps me keep a foot in the ground but I feel you in the sense, I still don’t know exactly what I want to do. And monetization wise I need to really grow as much as I love RUclips, I couldn’t maintain it at this level. Life’s tough but we just gotta work our way through it
@@AntiKash amen to that, man
Need more anime with adult protagonists
We do!!! I understand shonen is meant for younger audiences as compared to seinen works but still I feel like adult protags could teach a lot more
@@AntiKash Not to mention you have more opportunities as an adult than a rebellious teen. I mean the majority of teen hero's is always about breaking free from the norms that society built around you so the adults, already well into life, should have that same opportunity. Optimism is one thing but 2nd chances are way better.
Im 32. Im picking up my dream again. Kafka inspired me
He’ll yea that’s exactly what it’s about. Hearing that motivates me fr ❤️
@@AntiKash plus jinwoo from solo leveling
Yessir jinwoo is goated, I aspire to be like em, just hardworking and eventually successful
Bro I'm turning 21 in November I felt old when I turned 20.😂
😭we’re in the same exact boat. It’s weird cus in reality it’s not old at all but damn it feels weird like that point in life you’re really an adult
Just hit 32…early mid life crisis….
You’ll be good bro 🙏🙏
I'm reading the manga and i cant wait for them to animate some of the fight scenes not gonna spoil it but yall need to brace yourselves for some good ass shit love this manga/anime
Lfggggg can’t wait to see some of the fights
I'm currently 32. So, to have a main character to have the same age as me in an anime is quite surprising to me. XD
It’s the best fr, I get shonen is meant to be for young adults but older protagonists make it feel so much fresher
I'm in my 30's and still at the beginning of my career. Yet I want to advance in my career tbh. Yet I work in IT. However, I don't plan on retiring until I'm in my 70s or 80s. Do there's that.
It’s tough figuring it all out honestly, I still don’t know what path exactly that I want to take but it’s all about trials and tribulations. Through that we’ll figure it out I’m sure of it
3:11 'Failure is part of life'
no, failure IS life
😭😭😭SUCCESS TOO
Y'all have to watch Inuyashiki. Although it's an older protagonist with an amazing plot
I actually have, I’ll make a video on it at some point it’s amazing
@@AntiKash I look forward to your take!😄
Am 33 21 isn't unc status. Plus, it's finally cool to see a non teen kirito looking protagonist
Facts I’m glad the mc isn’t some kirito or gigachad, it makes it feel fresh as an anime entirely and tru unc status isn’t really 21 and anyways unc status is a good thing in my books
Stand proud this vid did not flop u gained a sub bro, need any help reach out
THANK U ❤️❤️❤️ hopefully I could keep the channel up, if I sound complacent it’s cus Im lowkey in a rush to grow the channel before I graduate college (1 yr left) but also there’s no time table, whatever happens happens. Thank u for the kind words really means a lot
When you're 36 and have already hit Great Uncle status.... 😑
That means ur very wise ‼️
@@AntiKash
Idk about that. But I do resonate with Khafka on that feeling like it is too late to accomplish certain goals in life. Who knows maybe this show will ignite some long forgotten fire.
@@redwillow1853 it will trust the process 🙏
Yo jjk isnt too dark but it def is a different writing style and Kaiju no 8 is my favorite manga rn currently running
Bet I’m glad to hear that I just showed tall what was trending but I didn’t fully believe it anyway tbh
It’s 28 or 29 that you get called old at
Which is insane cus that’s not even old either. The internet is messing with peoples concept of age 😭
If only the main character acted like his age 🤔
That’s fair I guess since it’s shonen they could only change the age not really the personality 😭
i am 43 and getting older by the day, when you reach 37 and all the 19yo begin to have a crush on you, you will see the light.
Lmaoooo
I’m 23 and becoming an uncle soon, yet I feel like a 40 year old 💀
Not to mention that I act like a 15 year old too
Ay tbh age is in spirit sooo as long as you’re acting young and still mature to an extent that’s great 🙏
W Video
Thank u bro, support means a lot been getting some hate for some reason 😭
We love older men
I love Kafka
This is a series I think is greatly enhanced if u just read it. The art is the best I’ve seen for any action manga, maybe except for one punch man (if you’ve only watched it just open one chapter and you’ll see what I mean.)
Bet I’ll check out the manga then
Me when manga reader: 😂
Lmao which Manga readers are we referring too
@@AntiKash
Obviously the Kaiju no.8 manga?
The one with excessive flashbacks, The one that removes Kafka for more than half of the ongoing arcs, The one with bs asspulls?
You know the ongoing Kaiju No.8 manga in Mangaplus.
@@AntiKash ah sit, I mean me of course
@@Flamne oh damn well hopefully the anime fixes its issues 😭
Why there is a tiger with her?
It’s like her “power” I think in the show so far, I guess she trained the tiger it’s like her own canine basically
I mean its not an issue that he is 32, but I wish he had a better design , look at Kenshin from Samurai X for example who is over 30 but still had an awesome character design
Fair for sure they made him look kinda funny but I guess that’s what they’re going for
sakamoto days better
Probably from what I’ve heard hopefully that gets animated tho
Bait title & thumbnail, "it's not completely different but there's a twist" i see no twist, so in the end, it's no different to other shonens
Must’ve came from the viral tweet, I explain how it’s different in the video and how it’s still similar at the same time, if you can’t comprehend that idk what to tell u
Woah woah woah, Kaiju no.8 was created before AOT. There is no inspiration unless the author time traveled to the future, lmao
Didn’t kaiju come out in 2020 tho?
How many times did i heard that? Everything new and booming breaks something this something that, im just saying.
I hear you but having a protagonist that’s not in high school is already something really new too me. It still has plenty of tropes of course but it’s entertaining and interesting so far all I could say is
“Breaks every trope”
Trope being the protagonist being an adult.
People, I am BEGGING you guys to read anything other than shonen for once…
Ah another comment about the title not the content in the video… came from Twitter maybe? This videos about the first impression of kaiju no 8s anime. A title, sure clickbait, but the point of clickbait is to actually watch the video. Just as u beg people to watch other than shonen, if you’d actually clicked my channel then you would know I already have.
@@AntiKash If you don't want people to comment on the clickbait then don't put clickbait in the title.
You lose any rights to complain when people have a justified knee jerk reaction to dumb shit in the title.
@@HappyPotat if 98% of the people who watched this video liked it I think ur in the minority my friend… keep hating u clearly have nothing better to do
My childhood dreams, in order: cashier
Carpenter
Lawyer
Businessman
Then I finally landed on teacher
It’s never a narrow road honestly, but be the best teacher u could be, it’s such a meaningful position and even I’m working part time rn as a stem teacher. It’s great and pretty wholesome to work with kids
I remember reading this manga. Huh, it got an anime. It was good until it just became a typical shounen. Could have been so good if it really was about a man in his 30s finding his place late in life as a man in his 30s. But it was a facade, like a 1000 year old loli, the only thing actually different is the numbers under age on their resume. Did it got better after I stopped reading? Maybe. Not betting on it though.
Another manga that subverts this trope is Magical Girl in her 30s, straight to the point, that title. Now that one actually emulates the life of an actual 35 year old with a social life, appearances, a job, etc. to worry about while being thrusted into a setting meant for very young teenagers, lol. No anime though.
Ah I’ll have to check out magical girl in her 30s then, but damn that’s disappointing, I get shonen is meant for younger audience but if you have a older protag, at least try to maintain that
Man if you wanna make your channel about movies and tv then do it! If anything it’ll give you a more diverse audience which means more people watching
U are spitting rn, the fact I’m seeing this comment now after I was just thinking that, it’s a sign. Ty gang ima make it more diverse now for sure 🙏