Kaiju No. 8
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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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.The Man Who Became a Kaiju
7.613-04-202424 minKafka Hibino has given up his dream of joining the Defense Force and now works cleaning up the remains of defeated kaiju. When ambitious newcomer Reno Ichikawa reminds him of the p...
2.The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
7.620-04-202424 minFollowing the shocking incident at the hospital, Kafka and Reno are forced to flee while trying to understand what has happened. When they encounter civilians threatened by a kaiju...
3.Revenge Match
7.327-04-202424 minKafka and Reno arrive for the Defense Force selection exam, where they meet the highly confident Kikoru Shinomiya. Determined to revive his abandoned dream while keeping his secret...
4.Fortitude 9.8
7.804-05-202424 minKikoru’s overwhelming combat ability brings the Defense Force exam to a swift conclusion, leaving the other candidates in awe. Before they can recover, a mysterious kaiju suddenly...
5.Joining Up!
7.011-05-202424 minKafka finally takes his first step into the Defense Force, but his place among its ranks is far from secure. Given only three months to prove his worth, he throws himself into trai...
6.Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
7.518-05-202424 minKafka and the other new recruits embark on their first real Defense Force mission when a kaiju emerges in Sagamihara. Assigned to eliminate smaller monsters behind the front lines,...
7.Kaiju No. 9
8.025-05-202424 minReno and Iharu encounter a mysterious humanoid kaiju whose strength and intelligence far exceed their expectations. Quickly overwhelmed, the two recruits are pushed into a desperat...
8.Welcome to the Defense Force
7.201-06-202424 minAfter revealing his power to save Reno and Iharu, Kafka comes face-to-face with Hoshina, who immediately recognizes him as a dangerous kaiju. Reluctant to fight back against someon...
9.Raid on Tachikawa Base
7.908-06-202424 minWith Mina away, Tachikawa Base is suddenly attacked by a coordinated swarm of flying kaiju led by a powerful new intelligent threat. As the Defense Force scrambles to defend its he...
10.Secret Revealed
8.315-06-202424 minAs the attack on Tachikawa Base intensifies, Hoshina is pushed to his limits against an increasingly powerful enemy. With the Defense Force struggling to contain the threat, Kafka...
11.Kaiju No. 8 Captured
8.222-06-202424 minWith his identity exposed, Kafka is taken into Defense Force custody and transferred to headquarters under the orders of Director General Isao Shinomiya. Haunted by the possibility...
12.Kafka Hibino
8.129-06-202424 minAs the Third Division fights to save Kafka from execution, he is forced into a brutal confrontation with Director General Isao Shinomiya. When the kaiju within him begins to seize...
13.Kaiju Weapon
7.319-07-202524 minKafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14.The Next Generation's Trial
7.426-07-202524 minA massive sinkhole opens in Shinagawa, unleashing a swarm of giant ant kaiju and sending the First Division into action. As Kikoru works to prove herself under Narumi’s command, Ka...
15.The Strongest Division
7.702-08-202524 minKaiju No. 9 divides into two bodies, forcing the First Division into battles on multiple fronts. While Narumi confronts one of the evolving threats, Kafka and Kikoru struggle again...
16.The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
8.209-08-202524 minAs the battle against Kaiju No. 9 reaches a critical stage, Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi combine their strength to confront the evolving threat. Just when the Defense Force appears to...
17.I Want to Be Strong
7.616-08-202524 minIn the aftermath of the devastating battle with Kaiju No. 9, the Defense Force faces an uncertain future. As Narumi and Kikoru renew their determination to become stronger, Kafka c...
18.Compatible User
7.623-08-202524 minKaiju No. 10 awakens in Defense Force custody and makes an unexpected proposal to Hoshina. Meanwhile, the division captains gather to discuss how to confront the growing threat of...
19.Wall
6.830-08-202524 minChosen to wield the formidable Numbers Weapon 6, Reno enters his first real battle with the dangerous new equipment. As his abilities continue to grow at an astonishing pace, Iharu...
20.Destiny
6.906-09-202524 minAs Reno struggles to control the immense power of Numbers Weapon 6, Iharu refuses to let him face the danger alone. Their battle pushes both recruits to their limits, forcing Iharu...
21.Omen
7.213-09-202524 minDetermined to fight without relying entirely on Kaiju No. 8, Kafka begins intensive close-quarters training under Hoshina. As he reconnects with his scattered comrades, the Defense...
22.Cataclysms
7.820-09-202524 minKaiju suddenly emerge across Tokyo and begin coordinated attacks on critical facilities throughout Japan. As the crisis spreads on an unprecedented scale, the First and Third Divis...
23.Second Wave
8.127-09-202524 minJust as the Defense Force begins turning the tide against the widespread kaiju attacks, five powerful numbered kaiju appear before its strongest fighters. With the situation rapidl...
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