Kaiju No. 8
2024TVFINISHED81% Score
Synopsis
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!
(Source: VIZ Media)
(Source: VIZ Media)
EP 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
Fortitude 9.8
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
EP 5
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 6
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 7
Kaiju No. 9
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
EP 8
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 9
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 10
Secret Revealed
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
EP 11
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
EP 12
Kafka Hibino
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
Overview
FormatTV
StudioProduction I.G
AniList Score81%
StatusFINISHED
Characters
Kafka Hibinomain
Reno Ichikawamain
Kikoru Shinomiyamain
Mina Ashirosupporting
Soushirou Hoshinasupporting
Iharu Furuhashisupporting
Gen Narumisupporting
Isao Shinomiyasupporting
Kaijuu Kyuu-gousupporting
Aoi Kaguragisupporting
Haruichi Izumosupporting
Konomi Okonogisupporting
Soratobu Kaijuusupporting
Bakkosupporting
Sebassupporting
Tae Nakanoshimasupporting
Ryou Ikarugasupporting
Ichitaka Miikesupporting
Hiroto Morisupporting
Masahide Tokudasupporting
Staff
Naoya MatsumotoOriginal Creator
Shigeyuki MiyaDirector
Tomomi KamiyaDirector
Ichirou OokouchiSeries Composition
Tetsuya NishioCharacter Design
Shinji KimuraArt Director
Izumi HiroseColor Design
Eiji AraiDirector of Photography
Aya HidaEditing
Masaru MatsumotoCG Director
Fumiyuki GouSound Director
Yuuta BandouMusic
Masafumi OohiraAnimation Producer
Jun SatouProduction Desk
Shinobu TsunekiMechanical Design
Yukiko WatabeProp Design
Masumi HoujouProp Design
Akira TakataWeapon Design
Hisako AkagiAssistant Art Director (ep 1)
Shinji KimuraArt Design
Other Details
Native Title怪獣８号
Aired Year2024 (SPRING)
Source MaterialMANGA
Genres
ActionSci-Fi