Kaiju No. 8
8.4
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-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.
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1Episode 1The Man Who Became a Kaiju
24 min
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.
2Episode 2The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
24 min
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3Episode 3Revenge Match
24 min
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
4Episode 4Fortitude 9.8
24 min
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5Episode 5Joining Up!
24 min
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...
6Episode 6Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
24 min
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.
7Episode 7Kaiju No. 9
24 min
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8Episode 8Welcome to the Defense Force
24 min
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9Episode 9Raid on Tachikawa Base
24 min
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10Episode 10Secret Revealed
24 min
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11Episode 11Kaiju No. 8 Captured
24 min
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12Episode 12Kafka Hibino
24 min
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13Episode 13Kaiju Weapon
24 min
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14Episode 14The Next Generation's Trial
24 min
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
15Episode 15The Strongest Division
24 min
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
16Episode 16The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
24 min
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
17Episode 17I Want to Be Strong
24 min
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
18Episode 18Compatible User
24 min
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
19Episode 19Wall
24 min
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
20Episode 20Destiny
24 min
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
21Episode 21Omen
24 min
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
22Episode 22Cataclysms
24 min
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
23Episode 23Second Wave
24 min
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
