Kaiju No. 8
The story revolves around Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old longing to join The Defense Force and make good on his promise to a childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. He befriends Reno Ichikawa, a new coworker, while cleaning up Kaiju remains. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force inspires Kafka to fulfill his childhood promise to pass the entrance exam and join Mina to protect humanity. When a small Kaiju burrows itself inside Kafka, he gains superhuman strength and powers fit for fighting Kaiju. He works to earn the trust of his human teammates, defeat increasingly powerful Kaiju, and keep the world safe. Part human and part Kaiju, Kafka recognizes the creature beginning to take over more frequently, and he must fight to hold on to what makes him human.
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Episodes
1. The Man Who Became a Kaiju
Released on Apr 13, 2024 at 8:30 am
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. The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
Released on Apr 20, 2024 at 7:30 am
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3. Revenge Match
Released on Apr 27, 2024 at 7:30 am
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
4. Fortitude 9.8
Released on May 4, 2024 at 7:30 am
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5. Joining Up!
Released on May 11, 2024 at 7:30 am
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. Sagamihara Neutralization Operation At Daybreak
Released on May 18, 2024 at 7:30 am
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. Kaiju No. 9
Released on May 25, 2024 at 7:30 am
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8. Welcome to the Defense Force
Released on Jun 1, 2024 at 7:30 am
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9. Raid on Tachikawa Base
Released on Jun 8, 2024 at 7:30 am
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10. Secret Revealed
Released on Jun 15, 2024 at 7:30 am
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11. Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Released on Jun 22, 2024 at 7:30 am
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12. Kafka Hibino
Released on Jun 29, 2024 at 7:30 am
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jul 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm