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Kaiju No. 8

怪獣８号

AnimeJapanese anime

Year
2024
Country
JP
Language
ja
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Action & Adventure
Runtime
24 min
Rating
8.4/10
Status
Ongoing
Seasons
1
Episodes
23
Specials
36
Director
Ayataka Tanemura

Plot Overview

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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Director

Ayataka Tanemura in Kaiju No. 8Ayataka Tanemura

Cast & Key Characters

Masaya Fukunishi in Kaiju No. 8Masaya FukunishiKafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)Asami Seto in Kaiju No. 8Asami SetoMina Ashiro (voice)Wataru Katoh in Kaiju No. 8Wataru KatohReno Ichikawa (voice)Kengo Kawanishi in Kaiju No. 8Kengo KawanishiSoshiro Hoshina (voice)Fairouz Ai in Kaiju No. 8Fairouz AiKikoru Shinomiya (voice)Genta Nakamura in Kaiju No. 8Genta NakamuraTroops Member (voice)Ryosuke Higa in Kaiju No. 8Ryosuke HigaCommand Post Member (voice)Yuuki Shin in Kaiju No. 8Yuuki ShinIharu Furuhashi (voice)Tomohiro Ono in Kaiju No. 8Tomohiro OnoExaminee (voice)Sayaka Senbongi in Kaiju No. 8Sayaka SenbongiKonomi Okonogi (voice)Nene Hieda in Kaiju No. 8Nene HiedaOperator (voice)Keisuke Komoto in Kaiju No. 8Keisuke KomotoHaruichi Izumo (voice)

Writers

Ichiro Okouchi in Kaiju No. 8Ichiro OkouchiYuichiro Kido in Kaiju No. 8Yuichiro Kido

Production

ShueishaProduction I.GkharaTOHOTOHO GlobalTV TokyoTV AichiTVQ

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 36 episodes
  1. 1 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #01: Cleaning Company Ranking Invasion! 2024-12-06
  2. 2 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #02: Communication Training! 2024-12-13
  3. 3 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #03: Girls Talk Operation! 2024-12-20
  4. 4 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #04: Mushroom Dishes Attack! 2024-12-27
  5. 5 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #05: Elegant Words Attack! 2025-01-03
  6. 6 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #06: Operation Overheard Conversation! 2025-01-10
  7. 7 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #07 2025-01-17
  8. 8 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #08 2025-01-24
  9. 9 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #09 2025-01-31
  10. 10 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #10 2025-02-07
  11. 11 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #11 2025-02-14
  12. 12 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #12 2025-02-21
  13. 13 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #13 2025-02-28
  14. 14 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #14 2025-03-07
  15. 15 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #15 2025-03-14
  16. 16 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #16 2025-03-21
  17. 17 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #17 2025-03-28
  18. 18 Hoshina's Day Off 2025-03-28
  19. 19 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #18 2025-04-04
  20. 20 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #19 2025-04-11
  21. 21 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #20 2025-04-18
  22. 22 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #21 2025-04-25
  23. 23 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #22 2025-05-02
  24. 24 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #23 2025-05-09
  25. 25 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #24 2025-05-16
  26. 26 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #25 2025-05-23
  27. 27 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #26 2025-05-30
  28. 28 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #27 2025-06-06
  29. 29 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #28 2025-06-13
  30. 30 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #29 2025-06-20
  31. 31 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #30 2025-06-27
  32. 32 Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #31 2025-07-04
  33. 33 Narumi's Week at Work - Day 1: The Platoon Leaders' Real Feelings 2026-09-05
  34. 34 Narumi's Week at Work - Day 2: The Vice-Captain's Troubles 2026-09-12
  35. 35 Narumi's Week at Work - Day 3: That Person From the West 2026-09-19
  36. 36 Narumi's Week at Work - Day 4: The Coworkers' Bonds 2026-09-26
Season 1 23 episodes

Kafka Hibino finally gets another chance to pursue his childhood dream of joining the Defense Force, only to gain the ability to transform into a kaiju himself. While hiding his extraordinary secret, he fights alongside a new generation of officers against increasingly intelligent and powerful threats, forcing him and his comrades to grow stronger as the battle for humanity’s survival escalates.

  1. 1 The Man Who Became a Kaiju 2024-04-13
  2. 2 The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju 2024-04-20
  3. 3 Revenge Match 2024-04-27
  4. 4 Fortitude 9.8 2024-05-04
  5. 5 Joining Up! 2024-05-11
  6. 6 Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak 2024-05-18
  7. 7 Kaiju No. 9 2024-05-25
  8. 8 Welcome to the Defense Force 2024-06-01
  9. 9 Raid on Tachikawa Base 2024-06-08
  10. 10 Secret Revealed 2024-06-15
  11. 11 Kaiju No. 8 Captured 2024-06-22
  12. 12 Kafka Hibino 2024-06-29
  13. 13 Kaiju Weapon 2025-07-19
  14. 14 The Next Generation's Trial 2025-07-26
  15. 15 The Strongest Division 2025-08-02
  16. 16 The Man Called Isao Shinomiya 2025-08-09
  17. 17 I Want to Be Strong 2025-08-16
  18. 18 Compatible User 2025-08-23
  19. 19 Wall 2025-08-30
  20. 20 Destiny 2025-09-06
  21. 21 Omen 2025-09-13
  22. 22 Cataclysms 2025-09-20
  23. 23 Second Wave 2025-09-27
Season 2 1 episode as listed

Critical Reception & Ratings

Kaiju No. 8 is rated 8.4 out of 10 by viewers — 826 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Kaiju No. 8 about?

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 determin

How many seasons and episodes does Kaiju No. 8 have?

1 season and 23 episodes so far; the series is still airing and episodes are being added.

Is Kaiju No. 8 still airing, and will there be another season?

Ongoing (between seasons). Latest aired: season 1, episode 23 (September 27, 2025). No upcoming episode or season has been announced yet. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Kaiju No. 8?

Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh, Kengo Kawanishi, Fairouz Ai, Genta Nakamura.

Who is the director of Kaiju No. 8?

Ayataka Tanemura.

When was Kaiju No. 8 released?

2024.

Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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