Kaiju No. 8
Animation • Series

Kaiju No. 8

8.4/10 2024 1 Season 23 Episodes Returning Series

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.

Season 1 Episodes

S1E1
E1
The Man Who Became a Kaiju
24 min 2024

Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, d…

S1E2
E2
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
24 min 2024

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

S1E3
E3
Revenge Match
24 min 2024

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

S1E4
E4
Fortitude 9.8
24 min 2024

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

S1E5
E5
Joining Up!
24 min 2024

Kafka is now a member of the Defense Force, if not a full-fledged one. But Hoshina tells him he has three months to prov…

S1E6
E6
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
24 min 2024

It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby …

S1E7
E7
Kaiju No. 9
24 min 2024

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

S1E8
E8
Welcome to the Defense Force
24 min 2024

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

S1E9
E9
Raid on Tachikawa Base
24 min 2024

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

S1E10
E10
Secret Revealed
24 min 2024

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

S1E11
E11
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
24 min 2024

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

S1E12
E12
Kafka Hibino
24 min 2024

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

S1E13
E13
Kaiju Weapon
24 min 2025

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

S1E14
E14
The Next Generation's Trial
24 min 2025

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

S1E15
E15
The Strongest Division
24 min 2025

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

S1E16
E16
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
24 min 2025

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

S1E17
E17
I Want to Be Strong
24 min 2025

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

S1E18
E18
Compatible User
24 min 2025

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

S1E19
E19
Wall
24 min 2025

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

S1E20
E20
Destiny
24 min 2025

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

S1E21
E21
Omen
24 min 2025

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

S1E22
E22
Cataclysms
24 min 2025

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

S1E23
E23
Second Wave
24 min 2025

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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