Kaiju No. 8

Season 1

TV-14

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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.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

The Man Who Became a Kaiju
E1
The Man Who Became a KaijuKafka 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.
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
E2
The Kaiju Who Defeats KaijuAfter turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
Revenge Match
E3
Revenge MatchKafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
Fortitude 9.8
E4
Fortitude 9.8An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
Joining Up!
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.
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
E6
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at DaybreakIt's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby city.
Kaiju No. 9
E7
Kaiju No. 9Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
Welcome to the Defense Force
E8
Welcome to the Defense ForceAfter transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
Raid on Tachikawa Base
E9
Raid on Tachikawa BaseTachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
Secret Revealed
E10
Secret RevealedWhen the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
E11
Kaiju No. 8 CapturedKaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
Kafka Hibino
E12
Kafka HibinoKafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.