Kaiju No. 8

Name: Kaiju No. 8
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2024-04-13
Rating: 8.45

★ 8,5 /10 (792 Votes)

2024 JA 1 Seasons

Overview

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.

Stream

First air date

13/04/2024

Votes

792

Popularity

29.2

Genres

Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Networks

TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

Original title

怪獣８号

Language

Last air date

2025-09-27

Episodes

Episode runtime

24 min

Website

kaiju-no8.net

Masaya Fukunishi

Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)

Asami Seto

Mina Ashiro (voice)

Wataru Katoh

Reno Ichikawa (voice)

Fairouz Ai

Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)

Kengo Kawanishi

Soshiro Hoshina (voice)

Original Soundtrack

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Kaiju No. 8 (2024): A Monster Mash with a Heart (and Room for Improvement) Kaiju No. 8 bursts onto the scene with a premise as intriguing as its colossal kaiju: a regular dude, Kafka Hibino, becomes a monster himself. This unique twist on the classic kaiju narrative is just the first course in a series that promises a delectable blend of action, mystery, and relatable characters. While the story itself is a solid 8/10, with a strong start and engaging world-building, the animation quality holds it back from achieving true greatness. A World Under Siege: A Familiar Premise with a Fresh T…

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