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Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 8

2024 8.4 Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 24m
JP • Japanese

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.

Cast

Episodes

The Man Who Became a Kaiju

The Man Who Became a Kaiju

E1 24m

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

The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

E2 24m

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

Revenge Match

Revenge Match

E3 24m

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

Fortitude 9.8

E4 24m

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

Joining Up!

Joining Up!

E5 24m

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

Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

E6 24m

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

Kaiju No. 9

E7 24m

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

Welcome to the Defense Force

Welcome to the Defense Force

E8 24m

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

Raid on Tachikawa Base

Raid on Tachikawa Base

E9 24m

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

Secret Revealed

Secret Revealed

E10 24m

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

Kaiju No. 8 Captured

Kaiju No. 8 Captured

E11 24m

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

Kafka Hibino

Kafka Hibino

E12 24m

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

Kaiju Weapon

Kaiju Weapon

E13 24m

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

The Next Generation's Trial

The Next Generation's Trial

E14 24m

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

The Strongest Division

The Strongest Division

E15 24m

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

The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

E16 24m

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

I Want to Be Strong

I Want to Be Strong

E17 24m

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

Compatible User

Compatible User

E18 24m

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

Wall

Wall

E19 24m

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

Destiny

Destiny

E20 24m

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

Omen

Omen

E21 24m

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

Cataclysms

Cataclysms

E22 24m

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

Second Wave

Second Wave

E23 24m

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