
Kaiju No. 8
Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationsci-fi & fantasymonster/alien/supernaturaladventurefantasyactionfastunsavouryimaginarylinearglossybig & varied
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and expansive: a fast animated series, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
8.5 /10
TMDB · 666 votes
Where to watch
We don't know of anywhere to watch Kaiju No. 8 in the US right now.
Seasons
Episodes (23)
1The Man Who Became a Kaiju13 Apr 2024
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.
2The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju20 Apr 2024
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3Revenge Match27 Apr 2024
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
4Fortitude 9.84 May 2024
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5Joining Up!11 May 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 prove himself before he's fired...
6Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak18 May 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 city.
7Kaiju No. 925 May 2024
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8Welcome to the Defense Force1 Jun 2024
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9Raid on Tachikawa Base8 Jun 2024
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10Secret Revealed15 Jun 2024
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11Kaiju No. 8 Captured22 Jun 2024
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12Kafka Hibino29 Jun 2024
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13Kaiju Weapon19 Jul 2025
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14The Next Generation's Trial26 Jul 2025
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
15The Strongest Division2 Aug 2025
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
16The Man Called Isao Shinomiya9 Aug 2025
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
17I Want to Be Strong16 Aug 2025
Narumi and Kikoru’s resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
18Compatible User23 Aug 2025
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
19Wall30 Aug 2025
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
20Destiny6 Sep 2025
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
21Omen13 Sep 2025
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
22Cataclysms20 Sep 2025
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
23Second Wave27 Sep 2025
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
Specials
· 2024 · 50 episodesEpisodes (50)
- 1Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #01: Cleaning Company Ranking Invasion!6 Dec 2024
- 2Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #02: Communication Training!13 Dec 2024
- 3Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #03: Girls Talk Operation!20 Dec 2024
- 4Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #04: Mushroom Dishes Attack!27 Dec 2024
- 5Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #05: Elegant Words Attack!3 Jan 2025
- 6Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #06: Operation Overheard Conversation!10 Jan 2025
- 7Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #0717 Jan 2025
- 8Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #0824 Jan 2025
- 9Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #0931 Jan 2025
- 10Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #107 Feb 2025
- 11Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1114 Feb 2025
- 12Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1221 Feb 2025
- 13Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1328 Feb 2025
- 14Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #147 Mar 2025
- 15Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1514 Mar 2025
- 16Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1621 Mar 2025
- 17Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1728 Mar 2025
18Hoshina's Day Off28 Mar 2025
A day off... After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time.
- 19Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #184 Apr 2025
- 20Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #1911 Apr 2025
- 21Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2018 Apr 2025
- 22Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2125 Apr 2025
- 23Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #222 May 2025
- 24Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #239 May 2025
- 25Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2416 May 2025
- 26Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2523 May 2025
- 27Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2630 May 2025
- 28Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #276 Jun 2025
- 29Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2813 Jun 2025
- 30Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #2920 Jun 2025
- 31Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #3027 Jun 2025
- 32Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #314 Jul 2025
- 33Kaiju No. 8 The Game 112 Jul 2025
- 34Kaiju No. 8 The Game 219 Jul 2025
- 35Kaiju No. 8 The Game 326 Jul 2025
- 36Hoshi Night Japan 126 Jul 2025
- 37Kaiju No. 8 The Game 42 Aug 2025
- 38Hoshi Night Japan 22 Aug 2025
- 39Hoshi Night Japan 39 Aug 2025
- 40Hoshi Night Japan 416 Aug 2025
- 41Kaiju No. 8 The Game 517 Aug 2025
- 42Kaiju No. 8 The Game 623 Aug 2025
- 43Hoshi Night Japan 523 Aug 2025
- 44Kaiju No. 8 The Game 727 Aug 2025
- 45Kaiju No. 8 The Game 830 Aug 2025
- 46Hoshi Night Japan 630 Aug 2025
- 47Kaiju No. 8 The Game 931 Aug 2025
- 48Hoshi Night Japan 76 Sep 2025
- 49Hoshi Night Japan 813 Sep 2025
- 50Hoshi Night Japan 920 Sep 2025
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- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Setting / scale: Big / varied, where this profile leans small / confined
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Synopsis
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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Details
- Genre
- Action & Adventure
- Year
- 2024
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended
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