Kaiju No. 8

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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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Episodes

Season 1

12 episodes

S1 E1 · 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.

S1 E2 · 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...

S1 E3 · 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?

S1 E4 · Fortitude 9.8

An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.

S1 E5 · 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...

S1 E6 · 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.

S1 E7 · Kaiju No. 9

Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?

S1 E8 · Welcome to the Defense Force

After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

S1 E9 · Episode 9

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S1 E10 · Episode 10

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S1 E11 · Episode 11

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S1 E12 · Episode 12

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