GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis

GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis
First tankōbon volume cover
大怪獣ゲァーチマ
(Dai Kaijū Geāchima)
Genre
Manga
Written byKENT
Published byKodansha
English publisher
ImprintYoung Magazine KC
MagazineMonthly Young Magazine
Original runJune 20, 2023 – present
Volumes8
Anime

GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis (Japanese: 大怪獣ゲァーチマ, Hepburn: Dai Kaijū Geāchima) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by KENT. It began serialization in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Monthly Young Magazine in June 2023. An anime adaptation has been announced.

Plot

One day, a monster called GAEA-TIMA appears from the sea and attacks the port city of Konan, which devastates the town. However, the monster dissolves into the sea, providing nutrients to catch fish. Yako Morinomiya creates a souvenir to commemorate the event, which becomes popular among tourists. However, ten years later, the monster reappears and the townsfolk have to determine if he is a friend or a foe and if there are others like him.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by KENT, GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis began serialization in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Monthly Young Magazine on June 20, 2023.[3] Its chapters have been compiled into eight tankōbon volumes as of March 2026.[4]

During their panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.[5]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1November 20, 2023[6]978-4-06-533056-2April 29, 2025[7]979-8-88877-436-6
2March 18, 2024[8]978-4-06-535000-3July 29, 2025[9]979-8-88877-437-3
3July 19, 2024[10]978-4-06-536292-1September 30, 2025[11]979-8-88877-515-8
4November 20, 2024[12]978-4-06-537598-3November 25, 2025[13]979-8-88877-567-7
5March 18, 2025[14]978-4-06-538930-0January 27, 2026[15]979-8-88877-657-5
6July 18, 2025[16]978-4-06-540469-0June 23, 2026[17]979-8-88877-808-1
7November 20, 2025[18]978-4-06-541458-3——
8March 18, 2026[4]978-4-06-542921-1——

Anime

An anime adaptation was announced on November 17, 2025.[19]

Reception

The first volume featured a recommendation from tokusatsu filmmaker Shinji Higuchi.[20]

The series was included in the American Library Association's 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Adults.[21]

References

  1. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis". Kodansha USA. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  2. ^ a b 怪獣は人類の敵か味方か？人と怪獣の繋がりを描くSFドラマ「大怪獣ゲァーチマ」. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 20, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  3. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 21, 2023). "Colorless Manga Author KENT Launches New Manga in June". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  4. ^ a b 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（８） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  5. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 26, 2024). "Kodansha USA Reveals New Sailor Moon Box Set, 1 Digital, 5 Print Licenses". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  6. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（１） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  7. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 1". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  8. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（２） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  9. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 2". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  10. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（３） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  11. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 3". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  12. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（４） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  13. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 4". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  14. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（５） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  15. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 5". Penguin Random House. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  16. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（６） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  17. ^ "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 6". Penguin Random House. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  18. ^ 大怪獣ゲァーチマ（７） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  19. ^ Tai, Anita (November 16, 2025). "GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis Manga Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  20. ^ ブーム到来？　「怪獣マンガ」続々と連載スタート　『怪獣8号』に続くヒットはどの作品になる？. Real Sound (in Japanese). Blueprint Co. Ltd. March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  21. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 31, 2026). "ALA Lists Manga Among 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children, Adults; on 2026 'Rainbow Book List'". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
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