Kaiju No. 8
S1 · E1IMDB:
8.5
Released
4/13/2024
Duration
0h 24m
Genre
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Country
Japan
Cast
Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh
Overview
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.
Kaiju No. 8
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
8.5Released
4/13/2024
Genre
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh
Duration
0h 24m
Country
Japan
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableThe Man Who Became a Kaiju
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 Man Who Became a Kaiju
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.
EP 2AvailableThe Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
EP 3AvailableRevenge Match
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
Revenge Match
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
EP 4AvailableFortitude 9.8
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
Fortitude 9.8
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
EP 5AvailableJoining Up!
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...
Joining Up!
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...
EP 6AvailableSagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
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.
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
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.
EP 7AvailableKaiju No. 9
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
Kaiju No. 9
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
EP 8AvailableWelcome to the Defense Force
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
Welcome to the Defense Force
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
EP 9AvailableRaid on Tachikawa Base
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
Raid on Tachikawa Base
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
EP 10AvailableSecret Revealed
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
Secret Revealed
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
EP 11AvailableKaiju No. 8 Captured
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
EP 12AvailableKafka Hibino
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
Kafka Hibino
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
EP 13AvailableKaiju Weapon
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
Kaiju Weapon
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
EP 14AvailableThe Next Generation's Trial
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
The Next Generation's Trial
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
EP 15AvailableThe Strongest Division
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
The Strongest Division
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
EP 16AvailableThe Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
EP 17AvailableI Want to Be Strong
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
I Want to Be Strong
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
EP 18AvailableCompatible User
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
Compatible User
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
EP 19AvailableWall
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
Wall
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
EP 20AvailableDestiny
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
Destiny
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
EP 21AvailableOmen
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
Omen
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
EP 22AvailableCataclysms
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
Cataclysms
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
EP 23AvailableSecond Wave
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
Second Wave
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
Cast
Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
Masaya Fukunishi
Mina Ashiro (voice)
Asami Seto
Reno Ichikawa (voice)
Wataru Katoh
Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
Fairouz Ai
Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
