Plot
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.
Cast
as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
as Mina Ashiro (voice)
as Reno Ichikawa (voice)
as Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
as Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
April 13, 2024
Last Aired Date
September 27, 2025
Production Companies
Production I.G
TOHO
TOHO Global
Shueisha
khara
Type
Scripted
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
23
Links
Gallery
Reviews
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 st…