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Kaiju No. 8

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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.

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AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Starring

Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh

Season 1

1.The Man Who Became a Kaiju

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.

24 minApr 13, 2024

2.The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...

24 minApr 20, 2024

3.Revenge Match

Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?

24 minApr 27, 2024

4.Fortitude 9.8

An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.

24 minMay 4, 2024

5.Joining Up!

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...

24 minMay 11, 2024

6.Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

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.

24 minMay 18, 2024

7.Kaiju No. 9

Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?

24 minMay 25, 2024

8.Welcome to the Defense Force

After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

24 minJun 1, 2024

9.Raid on Tachikawa Base

Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

24 minJun 8, 2024

10.Secret Revealed

When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

24 minJun 15, 2024

11.Kaiju No. 8 Captured

Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

24 minJun 22, 2024

12.Kafka Hibino

Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.

24 minJun 29, 2024

13.Kaiju Weapon

Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.

24 minJul 19, 2025

14.The Next Generation's Trial

A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.

24 minJul 26, 2025

15.The Strongest Division

Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.

24 minAug 2, 2025

16.The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

24 minAug 9, 2025

17.I Want to Be Strong

Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

24 minAug 16, 2025

18.Compatible User

Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.

24 minAug 23, 2025

19.Wall

Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.

24 minAug 30, 2025

20.Destiny

Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.

24 minSep 6, 2025

21.Omen

A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!

24 minSep 13, 2025

22.Cataclysms

The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.

24 minSep 20, 2025

23.Second Wave

The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.

24 minSep 27, 2025

Kaiju No. 8

AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Information

Released
Apr 13, 2024
Episode length
24m
Seasons
1
Episodes
23
Status
Returning Series

Language & origin

Original audio
Japanese
Country
JP
Rating
TV-14

Networks

Network
TV Tokyo
Network
TV Aichi
Network
TVQ
Network
TV Osaka
Network
TVh
Network
TSC

People in this story

Masaya FukunishiKafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
Asami SetoMina Ashiro (voice)
Wataru KatohReno Ichikawa (voice)
Fairouz AiKikoru Shinomiya (voice)
Kengo KawanishiSoshiro Hoshina (voice)

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