Kaiju No. 8
TV Series2024–2025 · 1 season · 23 episodes · Ended

Kaiju No. 8

Taste attributes: action & adventureanimationsci-fi & fantasymonster/alien/supernaturaladventurefantasyactionfastunsavouryimaginarylinearglossybig & varied

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Boxlist takeOtherworldly and expansive: a fast animated series, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Taste details

Quality rating

8.5 /10

TMDB · 666 votes

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Seasons

Season 1

· 2024 · 23 episodesTrailer for Season 1 (YouTube) ↗
Episodes (23)
  1. 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.

  2. 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...

  3. 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?

  4. 4Fortitude 9.84 May 2024

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

  5. 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...

  6. 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.

  7. 7Kaiju No. 925 May 2024

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 10Secret Revealed15 Jun 2024

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

  11. 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.

  12. 12Kafka Hibino29 Jun 2024

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

  13. 13Kaiju Weapon19 Jul 2025

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

  14. 14The Next Generation's Trial26 Jul 2025

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

  15. 15The Strongest Division2 Aug 2025

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

  16. 16The Man Called Isao Shinomiya9 Aug 2025

    Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

  17. 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.

  18. 18Compatible User23 Aug 2025

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

  19. 19Wall30 Aug 2025

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

  20. 20Destiny6 Sep 2025

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

  21. 21Omen13 Sep 2025

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

  22. 22Cataclysms20 Sep 2025

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

  23. 23Second Wave27 Sep 2025

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

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What lines up

  • 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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Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Details

Genre
Action & Adventure
Year
2024
Episode length
24 min
Status
Ended
Studio
Production I.G
Taste scores
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