Kaiju No. 8
In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno's determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka's promise to join Mina and protect humanity.
Seasons
1. The Man Who Became a Kaiju
Air Date: 2024-04-13
Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, disposing of the bodies of slain Kaiju and thinking back with regret to the days he spent with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, captain of Defense Force's Third Division.
2. The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
Air Date: 2024-04-20
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3. Revenge Match
Air Date: 2024-04-27
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
4. Fortitude 9.8
Air Date: 2024-05-04
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5. Joining Up!
Air Date: 2024-05-11
Kafka is now a member of the Defense Force, if not a full-fledged one. But Hoshina tells him he has three months to prove himself before he's fired...
6. Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
Air Date: 2024-05-18
It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby city.
7. Kaiju No. 9
Air Date: 2024-05-25
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8. Welcome to the Defense Force
Air Date: 2024-06-01
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9. Raid on Tachikawa Base
Air Date: 2024-06-08
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10. Secret Revealed
Air Date: 2024-06-15
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11. Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Air Date: 2024-06-22
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12. Kafka Hibino
Air Date: 2024-06-29
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2025-07-19
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Rating
8.6/10
Release Date
2024-04-13
Episodes
13 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
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