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Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 8

TV-142024•24m•8.5/10
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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8.5/10(717)

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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Production

Production I.G, TOHO, TOHO Global, Shueisha, khara

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 13, 2024

Last Aired

September 27, 2025

Networks

TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Man Who Became a Kaiju
E1
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.
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
E2
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...
Revenge Match
E3
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?
Fortitude 9.8
E4
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.
Joining Up!
E5
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...
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
E6
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.
Kaiju No. 9
E7
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?
Welcome to the Defense Force
E8
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.
Raid on Tachikawa Base
E9
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.
Secret Revealed
E10
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.
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
E11
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.
Kafka Hibino
E12
Kafka Hibino
Air date: 2024-06-29
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
Kaiju Weapon
E13
Kaiju Weapon
Air date: 2025-07-19
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
The Next Generation's Trial
E14
The Next Generation's Trial
Air date: 2025-07-26
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
The Strongest Division
E15
The Strongest Division
Air date: 2025-08-02
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
E16
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Air date: 2025-08-09
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
I Want to Be Strong
E17
I Want to Be Strong
Air date: 2025-08-16
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
Compatible User
E18
Compatible User
Air date: 2025-08-23
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
Wall
E19
Wall
Air date: 2025-08-30
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
Destiny
E20
Destiny
Air date: 2025-09-06
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
Omen
E21
Omen
Air date: 2025-09-13
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
Cataclysms
E22
Cataclysms
Air date: 2025-09-20
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
Second Wave
E23
Second Wave
Air date: 2025-09-27
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.

Cast

Masaya Fukunishi

Masaya Fukunishi

Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

Mina Ashiro (voice)

Wataru Katoh

Wataru Katoh

Reno Ichikawa (voice)

Fairouz Ai

Fairouz Ai

Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)

Kengo Kawanishi

Kengo Kawanishi

Soshiro Hoshina (voice)

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