Kaiju No. 8

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Episodes

1. 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.

2. 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...

3. 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?

4. Fortitude 9.8

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

5. 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...

6. 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.

7. Kaiju No. 9

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

8. Welcome to the Defense Force

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

9. Raid on Tachikawa Base

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

10. Secret Revealed

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

11. Kaiju No. 8 Captured

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

12. Kafka Hibino

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

13. Kaiju Weapon

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

14. The Next Generation's Trial

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

15. The Strongest Division

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

16. The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

17. I Want to Be Strong

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

18. Compatible User

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

19. Wall

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

20. Destiny

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

21. Omen

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

22. Cataclysms

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

23. Second Wave

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

Overview

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)...