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.

AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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...