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The Review Geek
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Kaiju No. 8 – Season 2 Episode 4 Recap & Review
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya Episode 4 of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 begins with Kafka battling Kaiju No. 9 and seemingly defeating it, while Kikoru deals with the resurrected ant kaijus. Everybody cheers the victory until there's a kaiju signal detected, where the remains of Kaiju No. 8 confess to having not been able to kill Kaiju No. 8 but vow to at least take the Kaiju power back. This is when Kafka realizes that it hadn't been Kaiju No. 9's original body. The moment Kafka says that out loud, Kaiju No. 9, hidden as a human in the control room, suddenly makes an appearance and attacks Isao Shinomiya. In the background, Kafka and Narumi hurry to aid him as Isao makes use of his power from Kaiju No. 2. The battle begins, and it seems that Kaiju No. 9 has been evolving all this time, making him not easy to defeat. Isao then reminisces that he'd not been a typical father to Kikoru but would at least leave this world a better place for her by killing Kaiju No. 9, and he powers up his suit to the maximum energy. No matter how many hits he gets, Isao gathers more and more energy and is able to charge an energy beam, just like Kaiju No. 2's, onto Kaiju No. 9. Even then, the beam isn't enough to kill Kaiju No. 9, who engulfs the mere shell of Isao as he remains devoid of self after the massive energy attack. By the time Narumi and Kafka arrive, Isao is no more, and Kaiju No. 9 has killed and merged himself with him, gaining Kaiju No. 2's power along the way. Kikoru suddenly comes and attacks him, refusing to believe in her father's death. Narumi takes charge, preparing his attack on Kaiju No. 9 when Kaiju No. 9 suddenly releases his wings, trying to escape after saying he's had enough for the day. The episode ends with both Narumi and Kaiju No. 8 attacking Kaiju No. 9 at the same time, but this time, Kaiju No. 9 sees right through their attacks and stops them. The Episode Review After a string of thrilling episodes, Episode 4 of Season 2 slows the action just enough to deliver a heavy emotional blow with the death of Isao Shinomiya. His loss not only carries weight for Kikoru on a deeply personal level, but also dramatically raises the stakes: there's now a gaping hole in the Defense Force's leadership, and one of their strongest veteran fighters is gone. The battle itself is intense, showcasing just how terrifyingly adaptive Kaiju No. 9 has become. His calculated infiltration, ability to merge with Isao, and acquisition of Kaiju No. 2's powers make him the most formidable threat yet. The fight also peels back the layers of Isao's character: a man who admits he was never the warmest father but still burns with the desire to leave the world safer for his daughter. That motivation fuels a desperate, all-out attack that, tragically, isn't enough. By the time Kafka and Narumi arrive, the damage is done, and what follows is a heart-breaking moment as Kikoru refuses to accept her father's death. The closing moments keep the tension high, with Kaiju No. 9 casually retreating after declaring the fight over, only to fend off the combined attacks of Narumi and Kaiju No. 8 with unnerving ease. With an ever-evolving, intelligent enemy and a Defense Force now weakened, the series has set the stage for even higher stakes ahead. Episode 4 blends high-intensity kaiju action with real emotional impact, marking a turning point that promises both thrilling battles and gut-wrenching drama in the episodes to come. Previous Episode Next Episode
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Muthukumar Murugan Leads the P&C Insurance Industry with Advanced Data Architecture Solutions as Data Leader
The Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is undergoing a seismic shift as insurers move away from outdated legacy systems toward modern, scalable, and intelligent data architectures. At the heart of this transformation is Muthukumar Murugan, a leading data leader and technology strategist who is pioneering next-generation data platforms that enhance underwriting accuracy, claims efficiency, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. Muthukumar Murugan champions the adoption of cloud-based data architectures*(AWS) that provide: Scalability & Elasticity – Auto-scaling compute resources to handle peak workloads (e.g., catastrophe events). – Auto-scaling compute resources to handle peak workloads (e.g., catastrophe events). Cost Efficiency – Pay-as-you-go models reduce infrastructure overhead. – Pay-as-you-go models reduce infrastructure overhead. Real-Time Data Processing – Streaming data pipelines (Kafka, Spark) for instant insights. His approach includes hybrid-cloud strategies, allowing insurers to maintain sensitive on-premise data while leveraging cloud analytics. Muthukumar Murugan designs centralized data repositories (Snowflake, Databricks Delta Lake) that consolidate Policyholder records, Claims history, IoT & telematics data, and Third-party risk data. This enables cross-functional analytics, improving underwriting accuracy and fraud detection. Muthukumar Murugan is an expert at transforming core insurance data platforms, enabling digital customer interactions, boosting analytical capabilities, enabling cloud functionality, and offering artificial intelligence innovation in a challenging industry. Though some projects require a combination of these focus areas, while others only need one or two, Muthukumar Murugan's ability to adapt a solution to fit business needs keeps projects agile, effective, and affordable. In highly regulated industries like insurance, Muthukumar Murugan leads the data team, transforming the legacy data and systems to an advanced data architecture and technology on the cloud, empowering the data team to automate data ingestion, transformation, and archiving, all while maintaining a secure, scalable infrastructure. He handles complex data strategy on a cloud platform that provides a powerful, flexible solution for automated ETL pipelines. With seamless data integration with cloud capabilities, Muthukumar Murugan simplifies multi-step workflows, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance. Acting as the foundation for all insurance product innovation, Muthukumar Murugan as data leader leads the data transformation seeking to ensure their digital transformations are optimized to yield maximum value by conducting high-level diagnostics of business needs and data maturity assessments to understand their requirements for data architecture and data governance as well as identify any gaps that can be shored up by adopting best practices. He has a long-running history of delivering astounding results, and he is ever-committed to becoming better professionally and personally, and his work is evidence of that. Muthukumar Murugan's advanced data architecture solutions are transforming the P&C insurance industry by eliminating silos, automating workflows, and enhancing decision-making with AI. His cloud-native, AI-driven approach enables insurers to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and deliver superior customer experiences. For insurers looking to stay competitive in a data-driven world, adopting Muthukumar Murugan's methodologies is no longer optional; it's a strategic imperative.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kaiju No. 8 season 2: Watch episode 4 online today; check the release date & streaming platforms for these countries
Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 release date: Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is building up tension with each episode. The story has already brought some powerful moments, including Kafka's transformation and Kaiju No. 9's growing threat. After Episode 3's shocking cliffhanger, fans are now waiting for Episode 4 to see how Kafka and the Defence Force deal with the latest attack. The new episode will likely push Kafka and Reno into more danger as Kaiju No. 9 takes a terrifying new form. If you're wondering when the next episode will drop and where you can stream it, here's everything you need to know. Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 release date and time confirmed Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 will release on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 PM JST in Japan. For international fans, here's the streaming release time: 7:00 AM PT 10:00 AM ET 3:00 PM BST (UK) 7:30 PM IST (India) The episode will be simulcast globally on Crunchyroll shortly after its Japanese broadcast. Preview images for 'KAIJU NO.8' Season 2 Episode 4! Where to watch Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 online? The episode will be available to stream on Crunchyroll. Fans can watch it either with a premium subscription (ad-free and early access) or for free with limited availability and ads. Crunchyroll simulcasts all Kaiju No. 8 episodes weekly, so make sure to keep an eye out on Saturday. Recap: What happened in Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 3? Episode 3 saw Kaiju No. 9 reappear in a horrifying new form. It can now split itself into multiple bodies, making it a nightmare to track or kill. The Defence Force struggled to deal with its sudden attack, with both Kafka and Reno caught off guard. Kafka was once again forced to think about revealing his true identity, but the situation remains tense and uncertain. The upcoming episode might see Kafka take a risky decision. Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 spoilers (Expected) In Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4, Kafka may finally decide to transform again to protect his comrades, risking exposure. Reno is also expected to face Kaiju No. 9's clone alone in one of the zones. General Shinomiya could arrive with reinforcements, but the battle might already cause heavy losses. There's also speculation that Kaiju No. 9 is targeting Kafka specifically and may be trying to absorb him. The episode could end with Kafka's identity coming dangerously close to being revealed, setting up bigger twists for Episode 5. Here's a sneak peek at #KaijuNo8 episode 16! FAQs Q1: How many episodes will Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 have? Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is expected to have 12 episodes, airing weekly until late September 2025. Q2: Can I watch Kaiju No. 8 for free? Yes. Crunchyroll allows free users to stream with ads, but premium users get full access and earlier viewing. Q3: Who is Kaiju No. 9? Kaiju No. 9 is one of the main villains, capable of regenerating, cloning himself, and evolving by consuming other kaiju. Q4: Will Kafka's secret be revealed in Kaiju No. 8 season 2? It's possible. His identity is under threat again, and based on the manga, Season 2 may end with that big reveal. Q5: Is Kaiju No. 8 based on a manga? Yes. The anime is based on Naoya Matsumoto's manga, which is ongoing and published on Shonen Jump+.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants likely to give Russell Wilson more pre-snap leeway than recent QBs
The New York Giants' offense will sport a new look at quarterback this season. Gone are the days of minimal pre-snap movement and uncertainty, replaced by more versatility, creativity, and, hopefully, production. That is mainly due to the arrival of free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson, a 14-year veteran who has won a Super Bowl and been named to 10 Pro Bowls. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka can basically partner with Wilson this season when it comes to calling plays and making adjustments at the line of scrimmage. "Obviously, Kaf's played the game, played the position, he sees it like the quarterback does, and he's got a great viewpoint of the game. We get to spend a lot of time together in the quarterback room as well, and I think Kaf is a really brilliant mind, too," Wilson told reporters this week. "I think the ability to share ideas, the collaboration, is what's really special here, and I think that how they do it and how we do it together, it's been a lot of fun. It's been a lot of fun being able to attack the defense, see things, and share a lot of successful plays and a lot of successful ideas, and I think that's been a lot of fun, too." Kafka doesn't have to start from scratch with Wilson. On Wednesday, he said all parties got on the same page quickly this offseason. "Yeah, just opening up (those) open lines of communication, having dialogue on plays that he likes, things that I like, things that are within the offense already, maybe there's some crossover, maybe there's some new thoughts. It's just about opening those lines of communication," Kafka said. Kafka was asked if he would allow Wilson more leeway at the line of scrimmage, a privilege Wilson had throughout most of his career. "I think it just goes back to being great with the communication, making sure everyone's on the same page, having a plan for how we want to attack a certain look and having the appropriate tools to use that," he said, "whether that's at the line of scrimmage, whether it's built into the play call, whether it's adjusted at the line of scrimmage just by leverage or coverage look. There's a lot of different ways to get to that, and certainly the quarterbacks have the keys to the car in terms of being able to operate that way." The Giants have been at the bottom of the NFL in scoring the past two seasons, and much of that can be blamed on injuries and poor play at the quarterback position.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MAPPA x Honkai Star Rail? Leaks hint at a dream collaboration movie
Honkai Star Rail fans might have just enjoyed their biggest hype moment ever. The latest leak by the famous Galaxy_Leaks indicates that MAPPA Studios, the powerhouse behind Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan: Final Season, is reportedly working on an Honkai Star Rail movie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though the report is not official yet, it has left speculation running wild in all fan forums, Telegram groups, and the X , more so because of how HoYoverse has been known to keep long-term media projects under wraps until the very last moment. Why Does MAPPA x HSR Seem Like a Perfect Pair If MAPPA is capable of bringing the otherworldly chaos, slick character designs, and heart-tugging emotional story of Honkai: Star Rail to life, their very portfolio deserves all the attention. The studio has had its share, passing brutal battle sequences with Jujutsu Kaisen; surreal psychological thrills with Kakegurui; and post-apocalyptic gravity with Vinland Saga, Shingeki no Bahamut. In collaboration with HoYoverse's world-building expertise and the adulations of Dan Heng, Kafka, and Silver Wolf, all sorts of tantalizing possibilities pop onto one's mind. Prepare for Oscar-worthy fight choreography, smooth travel across planets, and cinematic storytelling with an anime-style aesthetic. What Could Be the Story's Focus? There are no exact narrative hints revealed in the leak, but at least some speculate about the possible direction. The most realistic possibility? The origin of the Trailblazer-the central protagonist of the game-who, with a mysterious past, has the potential to develop into a stronger standalone cinematic arc. A Pattern in HoYoverse's Expansion Strategy? HoYoverse has actually teased anime projects on at least one prior occasion. Fans would probably remember those jaw-dropping trailer reveals of the Genshin Impact anime project with Ufotable in 2022, with no further news since. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If Mappa did Honkai Star Rail As exciting as the line of thought is, it is crucial to keep one's feet on the ground. The leaked papers themselves contained a disclaimer not to expect anything official anytime soon. If that was indeed true, and it quite probably is, I would safely say that the thing could still be maybe a year or two away in true industry timelines. Then again, fans could get some teasing in the form of animated trailers or short teasers during Honkai Star Rail livestreams or maybe anniversary events. That's speculation all the way. Whether it is a prequel, a side story, or a galaxy-spanning action epic, the supposed collaboration between MAPPA and HSR is the stuff of loving dreams. And even though there may be no concrete details at this point, just the speculation about the possibility for a full-length animated film has electrified the community. So strap in, Trailblazers, because if the leak is true, the Astral Express might very well be getting the big-screen treatment it deserves.
