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怪獣8号

怪獣8号

2024 - 2025

The Man Who Became a Kaiju

13th April 2024
Episode 1
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.

The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

20th April 2024
Episode 2
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...

Revenge Match

27th April 2024
Episode 3
Kafka 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

4th May 2024
Episode 4
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.

Joining Up!

11th May 2024
Episode 5
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

18th May 2024
Episode 6
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.

Kaiju No. 9

25th May 2024
Episode 7
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?

Welcome to the Defense Force

1st June 2024
Episode 8
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

Raid on Tachikawa Base

8th June 2024
Episode 9
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

Secret Revealed

15th June 2024
Episode 10
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

Kaiju No. 8 Captured

22nd June 2024
Episode 11
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

Kafka Hibino

29th June 2024
Episode 12
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.

Kaiju Weapon

19th July 2025
Episode 13
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.

The Next Generation's Trial

26th July 2025
Episode 14
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.

The Strongest Division

2nd August 2025
Episode 15
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.

The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

9th August 2025
Episode 16
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

I Want to Be Strong

16th August 2025
Episode 17
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

Compatible User

23rd August 2025
Episode 18
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.

Wall

30th August 2025
Episode 19
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.

Destiny

6th September 2025
Episode 20
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.

Omen

13th September 2025
Episode 21
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!

Cataclysms

20th September 2025
Episode 22
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.

Second Wave

27th September 2025
Episode 23
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
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AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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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Tetsuya Nishio

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Shinji Kimura

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Mahiro Maeda

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Yuta Bandoh

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Ichiro Okouchi

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Shigeyuki Miya

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Tomomi Kamiya

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Izumi Hirose

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Eiji Arai

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Aya Hida

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Fumiyuki Go

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Masaru Matsumoto

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Ryan Tedder

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Zach Filkins

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Drew Brown

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Brent Kutzle

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Eddie Fisher

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Brian Willett

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Shinobu Tsuneki

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Atsushi Takahashi

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Kazutaka Yamanaka

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Makoto Oyoshi

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Katsuhiro Takei

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Shunsuke Yanagisawa

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Ryu Hashimoto

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Takemasa Arita

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Fumi Morihiro

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Takatoshi Okajima

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Tatsuro Hayashi

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Keiji Ota

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Yoshihisa Heishi

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Hiroshi Ueda

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George Wada

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Tomoyuki Ogata

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Yukiko Watabe

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Masumi Hojo

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Naoya Matsumoto

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