
Kaiju No. 8
★ 8.5 · 2024 · 24m · 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.
Episodes
1. The Man Who Became a Kaiju24m · 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 promise he once made to childhood friend Mina Ashiro, Kafka begins reconsidering the path he abandoned—just as an unexpected encounter changes everything.
2. The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju24m · After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3. Revenge Match24m · 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 9.824m · An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5. Joining Up!24m · 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 Daybreak24m · 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. 924m · Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8. Welcome to the Defense Force24m · After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9. Raid on Tachikawa Base24m · Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10. Secret Revealed24m · When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11. Kaiju No. 8 Captured24m · Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12. Kafka Hibino24m · Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13. Kaiju Weapon24m · Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14. The Next Generation's Trial24m · A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
15. The Strongest Division24m · Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
16. The Man Called Isao Shinomiya24m · Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
17. I Want to Be Strong24m · Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
18. Compatible User24m · Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
19. Wall24m · Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
20. Destiny24m · Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
21. Omen24m · A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
22. Cataclysms24m · The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
23. Second Wave24m · The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.










