Kaiju No. 8

24min

Animation

Action & Adventure

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Production Companies

Production I.G

TOHO

TOHO Global

Shueisha

khara

Episodes

Cast

The Man Who Became a Kaiju

1. The Man Who Became a Kaiju

24min

13th 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.

The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

2. The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

24min

20th Apr 2024

After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...

Revenge Match

3. Revenge Match

24min

27th 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?

Fortitude 9.8

4. Fortitude 9.8

24min

4th May 2024

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

Joining Up!

5. Joining Up!

24min

11th 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...

Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

6. Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

24min

18th 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.

Kaiju No. 9

7. Kaiju No. 9

24min

25th May 2024

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

Welcome to the Defense Force

8. Welcome to the Defense Force

24min

1st Jun 2024

After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

Raid on Tachikawa Base

9. Raid on Tachikawa Base

24min

8th Jun 2024

Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

Secret Revealed

10. Secret Revealed

24min

15th Jun 2024

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

Kaiju No. 8 Captured

11. Kaiju No. 8 Captured

24min

22nd Jun 2024

Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

Kafka Hibino

12. Kafka Hibino

24min

29th Jun 2024

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

Kaiju Weapon

13. Kaiju Weapon

24min

19th Jul 2025

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

The Next Generation's Trial

14. The Next Generation's Trial

24min

26th Jul 2025

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

The Strongest Division

15. The Strongest Division

24min

2nd Aug 2025

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

The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

16. The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

24min

9th Aug 2025

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

I Want to Be Strong

17. I Want to Be Strong

24min

16th Aug 2025

Narumi and Kikoru’s resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

Compatible User

18. Compatible User

24min

23rd Aug 2025

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

Wall

19. Wall

24min

30th Aug 2025

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

Destiny

20. Destiny

24min

6th Sep 2025

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

Omen

21. Omen

24min

13th Sep 2025

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

Cataclysms

22. Cataclysms

24min

20th Sep 2025

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

Second Wave

23. Second Wave

24min

27th Sep 2025

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

First air date

13th Apr 2024

Last air date

27th Sep 2025

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks