Season 1

Kaiju No. 8Season 1

2024
23 Episodes

Episodes

The Man Who Became a Kaiju
S01E01
7.6

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.

13 Apr 202424m
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
S01E02
7.6

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...

20 Apr 202424m
Revenge Match
S01E03
7.4

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?

27 Apr 202424m
Fortitude 9.8
S01E04
7.8

Fortitude 9.8

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

04 May 202424m
Joining Up!
S01E05
7.0

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...

11 May 202424m
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
S01E06
7.7

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.

18 May 202424m
Kaiju No. 9
S01E07
8.1

Kaiju No. 9

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

25 May 202424m
Welcome to the Defense Force
S01E08
7.3

Welcome to the Defense Force

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

01 Jun 202424m
Raid on Tachikawa Base
S01E09
8.1

Raid on Tachikawa Base

Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

08 Jun 202424m
Secret Revealed
S01E10
8.5

Secret Revealed

When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

15 Jun 202424m
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
S01E11
8.1

Kaiju No. 8 Captured

Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

22 Jun 202424m
Kafka Hibino
S01E12
8.0

Kafka Hibino

Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.

29 Jun 202424m
Kaiju Weapon
S01E13
7.3

Kaiju Weapon

Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.

19 Jul 202524m
The Next Generation's Trial
S01E14
7.4

The Next Generation's Trial

A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.

26 Jul 202524m
The Strongest Division
S01E15
7.7

The Strongest Division

Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.

02 Aug 202524m
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
S01E16
8.2

The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

09 Aug 202524m
I Want to Be Strong
S01E17
7.6

I Want to Be Strong

Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

16 Aug 202524m
Compatible User
S01E18
7.5

Compatible User

Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.

23 Aug 202524m
Wall
S01E19
6.8

Wall

Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.

30 Aug 202524m
Destiny
S01E20
6.9

Destiny

Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.

06 Sept 202524m
Omen
S01E21
6.9

Omen

A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!

13 Sept 202524m
Cataclysms
S01E22
7.6

Cataclysms

The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.

20 Sept 202524m
Second Wave
S01E23
7.9

Second Wave

The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.

27 Sept 202524m