Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 883%

TV 2024-04-13 24m Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
★ 8.5 / 10 · 805 votes
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Combined
83.4 %
7 sources
IMDb
8.2 /10
33,010 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
100 %
10 votes
MyAnimeList
8.2 /10
433,139 votes
Trakt
82 %
2,880 votes
TMDB
84 %
781 votes
Metacritic Users
7.7 /10
7 votes
RT Audience
86 %

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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Status
Returning Series
Runtime
24m
Seasons
1
Episodes
23
Studios
Networks
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
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Season 1 2024 · 23 eps
  1. 1 The Man Who Became a Kaiju Kafka Hibino has given up his dream of joining the Defense Force and now works cleaning up the remains of defeated kaiju. When ambitious newcomer Reno Ichikawa reminds him of the … Apr 13, 2024 24m
  2. 2 The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju Following the shocking incident at the hospital, Kafka and Reno are forced to flee while trying to understand what has happened. When they encounter civilians threatened by a kaij… Apr 20, 2024 24m
  3. 3 Revenge Match Kafka and Reno arrive for the Defense Force selection exam, where they meet the highly confident Kikoru Shinomiya. Determined to revive his abandoned dream while keeping his secre… Apr 27, 2024 24m
  4. 4 Fortitude 9.8 Kikoru’s overwhelming combat ability brings the Defense Force exam to a swift conclusion, leaving the other candidates in awe. Before they can recover, a mysterious kaiju suddenly… May 4, 2024 24m
  5. 5 Joining Up! Kafka finally takes his first step into the Defense Force, but his place among its ranks is far from secure. Given only three months to prove his worth, he throws himself into tra… May 11, 2024 24m
  6. 6 Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak Kafka and the other new recruits embark on their first real Defense Force mission when a kaiju emerges in Sagamihara. Assigned to eliminate smaller monsters behind the front lines… May 18, 2024 24m
  7. 7 Kaiju No. 9 Reno and Iharu encounter a mysterious humanoid kaiju whose strength and intelligence far exceed their expectations. Quickly overwhelmed, the two recruits are pushed into a despera… May 25, 2024 24m
  8. 8 Welcome to the Defense Force After revealing his power to save Reno and Iharu, Kafka comes face-to-face with Hoshina, who immediately recognizes him as a dangerous kaiju. Reluctant to fight back against someo… Jun 1, 2024 24m
  9. 9 Raid on Tachikawa Base With Mina away, Tachikawa Base is suddenly attacked by a coordinated swarm of flying kaiju led by a powerful new intelligent threat. As the Defense Force scrambles to defend its h… Jun 8, 2024 24m
  10. 10 Secret Revealed As the attack on Tachikawa Base intensifies, Hoshina is pushed to his limits against an increasingly powerful enemy. With the Defense Force struggling to contain the threat, Kafka… Jun 15, 2024 24m
  11. 11 Kaiju No. 8 Captured With his identity exposed, Kafka is taken into Defense Force custody and transferred to headquarters under the orders of Director General Isao Shinomiya. Haunted by the possibilit… Jun 22, 2024 24m
  12. 12 Kafka Hibino As the Third Division fights to save Kafka from execution, he is forced into a brutal confrontation with Director General Isao Shinomiya. When the kaiju within him begins to seize… Jun 29, 2024 24m
  13. 13 Kaiju Weapon Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again. Jul 19, 2025 24m
  14. 14 The Next Generation's Trial A massive sinkhole opens in Shinagawa, unleashing a swarm of giant ant kaiju and sending the First Division into action. As Kikoru works to prove herself under Narumi’s command, K… Jul 26, 2025 24m
  15. 15 The Strongest Division Kaiju No. 9 divides into two bodies, forcing the First Division into battles on multiple fronts. While Narumi confronts one of the evolving threats, Kafka and Kikoru struggle agai… Aug 2, 2025 24m
  16. 16 The Man Called Isao Shinomiya As the battle against Kaiju No. 9 reaches a critical stage, Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi combine their strength to confront the evolving threat. Just when the Defense Force appears t… Aug 9, 2025 24m
  17. 17 I Want to Be Strong In the aftermath of the devastating battle with Kaiju No. 9, the Defense Force faces an uncertain future. As Narumi and Kikoru renew their determination to become stronger, Kafka … Aug 16, 2025 24m
  18. 18 Compatible User Kaiju No. 10 awakens in Defense Force custody and makes an unexpected proposal to Hoshina. Meanwhile, the division captains gather to discuss how to confront the growing threat of… Aug 23, 2025 24m
  19. 19 Wall Chosen to wield the formidable Numbers Weapon 6, Reno enters his first real battle with the dangerous new equipment. As his abilities continue to grow at an astonishing pace, Ihar… Aug 30, 2025 24m
  20. 20 Destiny As Reno struggles to control the immense power of Numbers Weapon 6, Iharu refuses to let him face the danger alone. Their battle pushes both recruits to their limits, forcing Ihar… Sep 6, 2025 24m
  21. 21 Omen Determined to fight without relying entirely on Kaiju No. 8, Kafka begins intensive close-quarters training under Hoshina. As he reconnects with his scattered comrades, the Defens… Sep 13, 2025 24m
  22. 22 Cataclysms Kaiju suddenly emerge across Tokyo and begin coordinated attacks on critical facilities throughout Japan. As the crisis spreads on an unprecedented scale, the First and Third Divi… Sep 20, 2025 24m
  23. 23 Second Wave Just as the Defense Force begins turning the tide against the widespread kaiju attacks, five powerful numbered kaiju appear before its strongest fighters. With the situation rapid… Sep 27, 2025 24m
Specials 2024 · 36 eps

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