What is the significane of 8 in Anime and Manga?
It all comes down to superstition.
4 and 9 are considered &quot;unlucky&quot; numbers because of their phonological resemblance to the words 死 (shi – death) and 苦 (ku – suffering).
7 and 8, however, are considered luckier. 7's luckiness is steeped in Buddhist tradition and folklore. 8, which is written as 八 in kanji, is reminiscent of a strong foundational base, like a mighty sugi or ginkgo tree or a firm architectural feat.