Season 1
(2024)
Cast
as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
as Mina Ashiro (voice)
as Reno Ichikawa (voice)
as Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
as Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
Episodes
The Man Who Became a Kaiju 7.6
April 13, 2024
Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, …
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju 7.6
April 20, 2024
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaij…
Revenge Match 7.3
April 27, 2024
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a sec…
Fortitude 9.8 7.7
May 4, 2024
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
Joining Up! 7.0
May 11, 2024
Kafka is now a member of the Defense Force, if not a full-fledged one. But Hoshina tells him he has three months to pro…
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak 7.7
May 18, 2024
It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby…
Kaiju No. 9 8.0
May 25, 2024
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
Welcome to the Defense Force 7.3
June 1, 2024
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
Raid on Tachikawa Base 8.1
June 8, 2024
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
Secret Revealed 8.6
June 15, 2024
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
Kaiju No. 8 Captured 8.2
June 22, 2024
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
Kafka Hibino 7.9
June 29, 2024
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
Kaiju Weapon 7.1
July 19, 2025
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
The Next Generation's Trial 7.3
July 26, 2025
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
The Strongest Division 7.4
August 2, 2025
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya 7.9
August 9, 2025
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
I Want to Be Strong 7.7
August 16, 2025
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
Compatible User 7.6
August 23, 2025
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
Wall 6.8
August 30, 2025
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
Destiny 6.8
September 6, 2025
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
Omen 6.8
September 13, 2025
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
Cataclysms 7.6
September 20, 2025
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
Second Wave 7.9
September 27, 2025
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.