Asadora! (Vol. 8) - Naoki Urasawa

The Storm Is Near—And Asa Must Fly Toward It

Asadora! Vol. 8 continues Naoki Urasawa’s masterfully woven tale of mystery, resilience, and quiet heroism. With Japan still recovering from postwar devastation, young Asa Asada is thrust into a terrifying mission: to uncover the truth about the massive creature threatening the nation—and to stop it before it's too late.

Now a skilled pilot and national figure, Asa faces challenges not just from the skies, but also from those who would rather silence the truth than confront it. Can she rise to the occasion and protect what matters most?

Main Themes of the Volume

• Disaster & Hope
• The series balances large-scale threats with deeply human courage and optimism.
• Mystery & Conspiracy
• The truth behind the monster becomes harder to ignore—and more dangerous to pursue.
• Strong Female Protagonist
• Asa continues to defy expectations with her spirit, strength, and resolve.
• Historical Drama with Sci-Fi Twists
• Urasawa merges real postwar settings with speculative fiction seamlessly.

Why you should choose this manga

• From the creator of Monster, 20th Century Boys, and Pluto
• Brilliant pacing, multilayered storytelling, and cinematic panel work
• Asa is one of manga’s most compelling female leads
• A genre-defying story blending historical fiction, kaiju, and mystery
• Each volume deepens the intrigue and emotional resonance

Asadora! Vol. 8 delivers another chapter of breathtaking storytelling from Naoki Urasawa. With suspense, heart, and a heroine worth cheering for, this series continues to prove why Urasawa is one of the greatest manga creators of our time.