Key Takeaways
- Monster No. 4 is characterized by speed, aerial superiority, and destructive power.
- Weaponizing Kaiju No. 4 grants you incredible speed and agility, essential in battles with other Kaiju.
- After his defeat, Monster No. 4's fate is linked to the creation of a special suit for National Guard officer Kikoru Shinomiya.
Monster No. 8 It takes place on Earth, where humanity must wage a constant war against gigantic and dangerous creatures called monsters. The Japanese Defense Forces use them for everything from the remains of defeated kaiju to turning their incredible powers into combat tools.
It's an interesting twist that creates more anticipation for the series, as it's a kaiju-based weapon that helps humanity stand a chance against its monstrous foes. While every Kaiju number is different and has its own unique trait pattern, Kaiju No. 4 is distinct due to the powers it holds, especially its role after being weaponized.
Evolution and abilities of Monster No.4
Early Appearance and Powers
It was a large flying monster with a flat face with sharp teeth and three eyes. The body was elongated and similar to that of a centipede. It also had several insect-like wings attached to its back. Kaiju No.4 initially appears as a powerful threat with superb flight abilities and many wings, making him one of the fastest Kaiju. The wings provide incredible speed and agility, making attacks by Japanese defense forces very difficult. Monster No. 4's aerial abilities are second to none. This poses a huge problem in its early appearances as struggling defenders try to keep up with its rapid movement across the sky.
In addition to speed, Monster No. 4 possesses tremendous destructive power. This monster can attack from above with such ferocity that defenders will find it difficult to withstand the equally rapid rate at which it attacks and retreats. Monster No. 4's combination of speed and power presents an unprecedented challenge to the series' heroes. For this monster, by its display of agility, was able to subdue its opponents before they could strike the fatal blow.
What makes Monster No. 4 different from other monsters?
Unique air threats and weaponry
While kaiju throughout the series are primarily about brute strength and size, Kaiju No. 4 boasts incredible speed and aerial abilities. While most kaiju overpower their opponents through sheer force alone, Kaiju No. 4's approach to wearing down his opponents is a bit more tactical. This means utilizing their flying abilities at high speeds and attacking from angles and distances that no one else can. This gives the weaponized version of Kaiju No. 4 a strategic advantage that makes it a unique and effective combatant. Speed and agility define it in life. Today, these attributes have been interpreted to give the Wehrmacht a rare tactical edge. A skilled officer in the defense force can maintain air superiority, allowing for rapid attack and evasive maneuvers in the most capable hands of the weaponized monster number four.
Its unprecedented speed makes it useful against monsters on the ground and gives defenders an advantage in battles that require mobility and quick thinking. Numbers Weapon 4 was originally worn by Hikari Shinomiya. However, Naoya Matsumoto thought it would fall to Kikoru Shinomiya, so it was made in a way that would suit both of them. Because Hikari has the image of a Valkyrie, she has a noble appearance with a loincloth as an accent. Monster #4 appears to be more than just another enemy in the story. The giant flying kaiju presented a whole new level of challenge for the defenders, and really showed just how much more of a threat kaiju pose in the series.
The fate of Monster No. 4 after his death
With the defeat of Kaiju No. 4, its body was used to create a highly specialized suit. The most interesting thing about Kaiju No. 4 is that, in its weaponized form, it uses the wings it had in its original Kaiju form, giving the user a massive speed boost. These wings give him the ability to fly at speeds faster than the speed of sound, making this suit one of the fastest suits to date, making it difficult for the human eye to track while in flight.
It was Kikoru Shinomiya, a National Guard officer, who was qualified to use Monster No. 4. She fully demonstrated the power contained in this weaponized form, traveling great distances in the blink of an eye. “Eyes onChapter 72 of Monster No.8 comic book. She utilizes her suit's lightning speed to break multiple sound barriers and eliminate kaiju threats in seconds. This great agility in her weapons is very important in fighting other monsters. This is because this allows Kikoru to overwhelm and attack at high speeds, an essential ability to protect humanity from large-scale attacks.
Because the weapon was fast and powerful, the Kaiju No. 4 was actually one of the most important weapons that the National Guard could utilize to its full potential in certain critical confrontations against airborne or fast-moving monsters. Due to his vitality and weaponized legacy, Monster No. 4 has become one of the series' most important characters, showing the monster's evolution in its never-ending conflict with humanity.