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怪獣８号
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First aired 13/Apr/2024
Japan
Japanese
4 season(s)
67 episode(s)
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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Binge Meter
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season 3 · Season 3
Season Overview
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Season 2 · Season 2
Season Overview
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S2E11
Second Wave
Summary
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju group that appears at the capital.
S2E10
Cataclysms
Summary
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
S2E9
Omen
Summary
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
S2E8
Destiny
Summary
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
S2E7
Wall
Summary
Iharu and Reno's trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
S2E6
Compatible User
Summary
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
S2E5
I Want to Be Strong
Summary
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
S2E4
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Summary
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
S2E3
The Strongest Division
Summary
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
S2E2
The Next Generation's Trial
Summary
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
S2E1
Kaiju Weapon
Summary
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
Season 1 · Season 1
Season Overview
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S1E23
Second Wave
Summary
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
S1E22
Cataclysms
Summary
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
S1E21
Omen
Summary
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
S1E20
Destiny
Summary
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
S1E19
Wall
Summary
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
S1E18
Compatible User
Summary
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
S1E17
I Want to Be Strong
Summary
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
S1E16
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Summary
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
S1E15
The Strongest Division
Summary
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
S1E14
The Next Generation's Trial
Summary
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
S1E13
Kaiju Weapon
Summary
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
S1E12
Kafka Hibino
Summary
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
S1E11
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Summary
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
S1E10
Secret Revealed
Summary
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
S1E9
Raid on Tachikawa Base
Summary
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
S1E8
Welcome to the Defense Force
Summary
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
S1E7
Kaiju No. 9
Summary
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
S1E6
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
Summary
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.
S1E5
Joining Up!
Summary
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...
S1E4
Fortitude 9.8
Summary
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
S1E3
Revenge Match
Summary
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
S1E2
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
Summary
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
S1E1
The Man Who Became a Kaiju
Summary
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.
Season 0 · Specials
Season Overview
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S0E32
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #31
S0E31
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #30
S0E30
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #29
S0E29
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #28
S0E28
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #27
S0E27
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #26
S0E26
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #25
S0E25
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #24
S0E24
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #23
S0E23
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #22
S0E22
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #21
S0E21
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #20
S0E20
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #19
S0E19
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #18
S0E18
Hoshina's Day Off
Summary
A day off... After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time.
S0E17
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #17
S0E16
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #16
S0E15
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #15
S0E14
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #14
S0E13
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #13
S0E12
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #12
S0E11
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #11
S0E10
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #10
S0E9
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #09
S0E8
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #08
S0E7
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #07
S0E6
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #06: Operation Overheard Conversation!
S0E5
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #05: Elegant Words Attack!
S0E4
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #04: Mushroom Dishes Attack!
S0E3
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #03: Girls Talk Operation!
S0E2
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #02: Communication Training!
S0E1
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #01: Cleaning Company Ranking Invasion!
Cast
Main cast members.
Masaya Fukunishi
Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
Asami Seto
Mina Ashiro (voice)
Wataru Katoh
Reno Ichikawa (voice)
Kengo Kawanishi
Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
Fairouz Ai
Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
Yutaka Aoyama
Masahide Tokuda (voice)
Mitsuru Miyamoto
Mizoguchi (voice)
Megumi Han
Kafka Hibino as a Child (voice)
TARAKO
Mysterious Young Beast (voice)
Hiroki Tanaka
Street Announcement (voice)
Sayaka Kamitani
Female Student (voice)
Hitomi Kitazaki
Youngster's Mother (voice)
Yuuki Takada
Girl (voice)
Sachiko Kojima
Girl's Mother (voice)
Hiroshi Iwasaki
Old Man (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
AI (voice)
Cho
Sebasu (voice)
Hana Hishikawa
Examinee (voice)
Crew
Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.
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Shinji Kimura
Art Direction
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Masumi Hojo
Prop Designer
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Takahito Katayama
Key Animation, Prop Designer
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Yukiko Watabe
Animation Director, Prop Designer
Ayataka Tanemura
Director, Storyboard Artist
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Haruo Okuno
Animation Director, Director, Storyboard Artist
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Iwao Teraoka
Storyboard Artist
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Kanta Suzuki
Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
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Katsuya Kikuchi
Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
Kazuya Nomura
Storyboard Artist
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Naoki Arakawa
Animation Director, Storyboard Artist
Shigeyuki Miya
Series Director, Storyboard Artist
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