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Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8
TV ShowReturning Series

Kaiju No. 8

8.4 / 10
2024
1 season
23 episodes
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.

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Cast

Fairouz Ai

Masaya Fukunishi

Asami Seto

Wataru Katoh

Kengo Kawanishi

Genta Nakamura

Ryosuke Higa

Yuuki Shin

Tomohiro Ono

Sayaka Senbongi

Nene Hieda

Keisuke Komoto

Seasons

  • The Man Who Became a Kaiju

    1.The Man Who Became a Kaiju

    7.6
    13-04-202424m

    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...

  • The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

    2.The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

    7.5
    20-04-202424m

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

  • Revenge Match

    3.Revenge Match

    7.3
    27-04-202424m

    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

    4.Fortitude 9.8

    7.8
    04-05-202424m

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

  • Joining Up!

    5.Joining Up!

    7.0
    11-05-202424m

    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

    6.Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

    7.6
    18-05-202424m

    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

    7.Kaiju No. 9

    8.0
    25-05-202424m

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

  • Welcome to the Defense Force

    8.Welcome to the Defense Force

    7.3
    01-06-202424m

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

  • Raid on Tachikawa Base

    9.Raid on Tachikawa Base

    8.1
    08-06-202424m

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

  • Secret Revealed

    10.Secret Revealed

    8.6
    15-06-202424m

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

  • Kaiju No. 8 Captured

    11.Kaiju No. 8 Captured

    8.1
    22-06-202424m

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

  • Kafka Hibino

    12.Kafka Hibino

    7.9
    29-06-202424m

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

  • Kaiju Weapon

    13.Kaiju Weapon

    7.3
    19-07-202524m

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

  • The Next Generation's Trial

    14.The Next Generation's Trial

    7.3
    26-07-202524m

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

  • The Strongest Division

    15.The Strongest Division

    7.7
    02-08-202524m

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

  • The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

    16.The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

    8.2
    09-08-202524m

    Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

  • I Want to Be Strong

    17.I Want to Be Strong

    7.7
    16-08-202524m

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

  • Compatible User

    18.Compatible User

    7.5
    23-08-202524m

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

  • Wall

    19.Wall

    6.7
    30-08-202524m

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

  • Destiny

    20.Destiny

    6.8
    06-09-202524m

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

  • Omen

    21.Omen

    6.9
    13-09-202524m

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

  • Cataclysms

    22.Cataclysms

    7.6
    20-09-202524m

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

  • Second Wave

    23.Second Wave

    7.8
    27-09-202524m

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

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