Kaiju No. 8 (2024–present)

TV ShowOn airAction, Anime, Fantasy, Science-Fiction1 season, 23 episodes
Kaiju No. 8 posterReview score: 73%

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Plot

Grotesque, Godzilla-like monsters called "kaijuu" have been appearing around Japan for many years. To combat these beasts, an elite military unit known as the Defense Corps risks their lives daily to protect civilians. Once a creature is killed, "sweepers"—working under the Professional Kaijuu Cleaner Corporation—are left to dispose of its remains.Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old man, is unsatisfied with his job as a sweeper. From a young age, he has aspired to join the Defense Corps and kill kaijuus for a living. After a few failed attempts, however, he gave up on his dreams and resigned himself to the mediocrity that provided a decent paycheck. Nevertheless, when an ambitious, 18-year-old recruit named Leno Ichikawa joins his cleaning team, Kafka is once again reminded of his desire to join the military.Following a chain of unfortunate events and an interaction with the junior sweeper, Kafka encounters a parasite-type kaijuu that forces its way in through his mouth—turning him into a humanoid monster. With his newfound powers, Kafka aims to give his lifelong dream a final try.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Kaiju No. 8 S01E10Secret RevealedS01E10 · 8.2When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
  2. 02Kaiju No. 8 S01E16The Man Called Isao ShinomiyaS01E16 · 8.2Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
  3. 03Kaiju No. 8 S01E11Kaiju No. 8 CapturedS01E11 · 8.1Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode23Episodes2024–25Aired 7.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Kaiju No. 8 S01E01The Man Who Became a KaijuApril 13, 2024 7.6Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, disposing of the bodi
  2. S01E02Kaiju No. 8 S01E02The Kaiju Who Defeats KaijuApril 20, 2024 7.6After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
  3. S01E03Kaiju No. 8 S01E03Revenge MatchApril 27, 2024 7.3Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
  4. S01E04Kaiju No. 8 S01E04Fortitude 9.8May 4, 2024 7.7An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
  5. S01E05Kaiju No. 8 S01E05Joining Up!May 11, 2024 7.0Kafka 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'
  6. S01E06Kaiju No. 8 S01E06Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at DaybreakMay 18, 2024 7.6It'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. S01E07Kaiju No. 8 S01E07Kaiju No. 9May 25, 2024 8.0Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
  8. S01E08Kaiju No. 8 S01E08Welcome to the Defense ForceJune 1, 2024 7.2After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
  9. S01E09Kaiju No. 8 S01E09Raid on Tachikawa BaseJune 8, 2024 7.9Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
  10. S01E10Kaiju No. 8 S01E10Season's bestSecret RevealedJune 15, 2024 8.2When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
  11. S01E11Kaiju No. 8 S01E11Kaiju No. 8 CapturedJune 22, 2024 8.1Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
  12. S01E12Kaiju No. 8 S01E12Kafka HibinoJune 29, 2024 8.0Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
  13. S01E13Kaiju No. 8 S01E13Kaiju WeaponJuly 19, 2025 7.3Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
  14. S01E14Kaiju No. 8 S01E14The Next Generation's TrialJuly 26, 2025 7.4A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
  15. S01E15Kaiju No. 8 S01E15The Strongest DivisionAugust 2, 2025 7.7Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
  16. S01E16Kaiju No. 8 S01E16The Man Called Isao ShinomiyaAugust 9, 2025 8.2Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
  17. S01E17Kaiju No. 8 S01E17I Want to Be StrongAugust 16, 2025 7.6Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
  18. S01E18Kaiju No. 8 S01E18Compatible UserAugust 23, 2025 7.7Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
  19. S01E19Kaiju No. 8 S01E19WallAugust 30, 2025 6.8Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
  20. S01E20Kaiju No. 8 S01E20DestinySeptember 6, 2025 6.9Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
  21. S01E21Kaiju No. 8 S01E21OmenSeptember 13, 2025 7.2A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
  22. S01E22Kaiju No. 8 S01E22CataclysmsSeptember 20, 2025 7.8The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
  23. S01E23Kaiju No. 8 S01E23Second WaveSeptember 27, 2025 8.0The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.

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Cast

Masaya FukunishiMasaya FukunishiKafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)Asami SetoAsami SetoMina Ashiro (voice)Wataru KatohWataru KatohReno Ichikawa (voice)Fairouz AiFairouz AiKikoru Shinomiya (voice)Kengo KawanishiKengo KawanishiSoshiro Hoshina (voice)

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