S01E0124:171. The Man Who Became a KaijuKafka 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…Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E0124:171. The Man Who Became a KaijuKafka 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…
S01E0224:192. The Kaiju Who Defeats KaijuFollowing the shocking incident at the hospital, Kafka and Reno are forced to flee while trying to understand what has happened. When they encounter civilians threatened…
S01E0324:133. Revenge MatchKafka and Reno arrive for the Defense Force selection exam, where they meet the highly confident Kikoru Shinomiya. Determined to revive his abandoned dream while keeping…
S01E0424:464. Fortitude 9.8Kikoru’s overwhelming combat ability brings the Defense Force exam to a swift conclusion, leaving the other candidates in awe. Before they can recover, a mysterious…
S01E0524:205. Joining Up!Kafka finally takes his first step into the Defense Force, but his place among its ranks is far from secure. Given only three months to prove his worth, he throws…
S01E0624:306. Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at DaybreakKafka and the other new recruits embark on their first real Defense Force mission when a kaiju emerges in Sagamihara. Assigned to eliminate smaller monsters behind the…
S01E0724:407. Kaiju No. 9Reno and Iharu encounter a mysterious humanoid kaiju whose strength and intelligence far exceed their expectations. Quickly overwhelmed, the two recruits are pushed into…
S01E0824:538. Welcome to the Defense ForceAfter revealing his power to save Reno and Iharu, Kafka comes face-to-face with Hoshina, who immediately recognizes him as a dangerous kaiju. Reluctant to fight back…
S01E0924:519. Raid on Tachikawa BaseWith Mina away, Tachikawa Base is suddenly attacked by a coordinated swarm of flying kaiju led by a powerful new intelligent threat. As the Defense Force scrambles to…
S01E1024:4010. Secret RevealedAs the attack on Tachikawa Base intensifies, Hoshina is pushed to his limits against an increasingly powerful enemy. With the Defense Force struggling to contain the…
S01E1124:1811. Kaiju No. 8 CapturedWith his identity exposed, Kafka is taken into Defense Force custody and transferred to headquarters under the orders of Director General Isao Shinomiya. Haunted by the…
S01E1224:4012. Kafka HibinoAs the Third Division fights to save Kafka from execution, he is forced into a brutal confrontation with Director General Isao Shinomiya. When the kaiju within him…
S01E1324:1813. Kaiju WeaponKafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
S01E1424:0914. The Next Generation's TrialA massive sinkhole opens in Shinagawa, unleashing a swarm of giant ant kaiju and sending the First Division into action. As Kikoru works to prove herself under Narumi’s…
S01E1524:1515. The Strongest DivisionKaiju No. 9 divides into two bodies, forcing the First Division into battles on multiple fronts. While Narumi confronts one of the evolving threats, Kafka and Kikoru…
S01E1624:2916. The Man Called Isao ShinomiyaAs the battle against Kaiju No. 9 reaches a critical stage, Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi combine their strength to confront the evolving threat. Just when the Defense Force…
S01E1724:4317. I Want to Be StrongIn the aftermath of the devastating battle with Kaiju No. 9, the Defense Force faces an uncertain future. As Narumi and Kikoru renew their determination to become…
S01E1824:1418. Compatible UserKaiju No. 10 awakens in Defense Force custody and makes an unexpected proposal to Hoshina. Meanwhile, the division captains gather to discuss how to confront the growing…
S01E1924:4019. WallChosen to wield the formidable Numbers Weapon 6, Reno enters his first real battle with the dangerous new equipment. As his abilities continue to grow at an astonishing…
S01E2024:4320. DestinyAs Reno struggles to control the immense power of Numbers Weapon 6, Iharu refuses to let him face the danger alone. Their battle pushes both recruits to their limits…
S01E2124:1321. OmenDetermined to fight without relying entirely on Kaiju No. 8, Kafka begins intensive close-quarters training under Hoshina. As he reconnects with his scattered comrades…
S01E2224:4722. CataclysmsKaiju suddenly emerge across Tokyo and begin coordinated attacks on critical facilities throughout Japan. As the crisis spreads on an unprecedented scale, the First and…
S01E2324:0123. Second WaveJust as the Defense Force begins turning the tide against the widespread kaiju attacks, five powerful numbered kaiju appear before its strongest fighters. With the…Where to stream Kaiju No. 8
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Kaiju No. 8 synopsis
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 cast
Masaya FukunishiKafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice) · 23 ep.
Asami SetoMina Ashiro (voice) · 23 ep.
Wataru KatohReno Ichikawa (voice) · 23 ep.
Kengo KawanishiSoshiro Hoshina (voice) · 23 ep.
Fairouz AiKikoru Shinomiya (voice) · 23 ep.
Genta NakamuraDrone Crew Member (voice) · 23 ep.
Ryosuke HigaTroops Member (voice) · 18 ep.
Yuuki ShinIharu Furuhashi (voice) · 15 ep.
Tomohiro OnoTroops Member (voice) · 14 ep.
Sayaka SenbongiKonomi Okonogi (voice) · 14 ep.
Nene HiedaCitizen (voice) · 12 ep.
Keisuke KomotoHaruichi Izumo (voice) · 12 ep.
Shota YamamotoAnnouncer (voice) · 11 ep.
Shunsuke TakeuchiAoi Kaguragi (voice) · 11 ep.
Takayuki SugoKeiji Itami (voice) · 10 ep.
Ryota SuzukiAkira Kurusu (voice) · 10 ep.Kaiju No. 8 trailer
About the series Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 is a series (animation and action & adventure), airing on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh and TSC since 2024. It has 1 season and 23 episodes of about 24 minutes each. The series is still airing. Cast members include Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto and Wataru Katoh. It is rated 8.4/10 by 823 TMDB users.
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Where to watch Kaiju No. 8 online?
In the United States, Kaiju No. 8 is available with a subscription on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of Kaiju No. 8 are there?
Kaiju No. 8 has 1 season for a total of 23 episodes.
Has Kaiju No. 8 ended?
No, current status: returning series.
Who stars in Kaiju No. 8?
The lead actors are Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)), Asami Seto (Mina Ashiro (voice)), Wataru Katoh (Reno Ichikawa (voice)), Kengo Kawanishi (Soshiro Hoshina (voice)), Fairouz Ai (Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)).
