Anime
Station:
TV Tokyo (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-04-13
Rating:
9.6/10 from 5 users
Grotesque, Godzilla-like monsters called "kaijuu" have been appearing around Japan for many years. To combat these beasts, an elite military unit known as the Defense Corps risks their lives daily to protect civilians. Once a creature is killed, "sweepers"—working under the Professional Kaijuu Cleaner Corporation—are left to dispose of its remains.
Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old man, is unsatisfied with his job as a sweeper. From a young age, he has aspired to join the Defense Corps and kill kaijuus for a living. After a few failed attempts, however, he gave up on his dreams and resigned himself to the mediocrity that provided a decent paycheck. Nevertheless, when an ambitious, 18-year-old recruit named Leno Ichikawa joins his cleaning team, Kafka is once again reminded of his desire to join the military.
Following a chain of unfortunate events and an interaction with the junior sweeper, Kafka encounters a parasite-type kaijuu that forces its way in through his mouth—turning him into a humanoid monster. With his newfound powers, Kafka aims to give his lifelong dream a final try.
There is no Next Episode of Kaiju No. 8 planned.
S1E10 - Secret Revealed
While the rookie members demonstrate the results of their training and manage to suppress the pterosaur monsters, the attack of the giant "Kaiju No. 10" intensifies even more! Hoshina continues to attack steadily in response to changes in the enemy, but finally reaches its limit. At that moment, what came to Hoshina's mind were Mina's words, who recognized her swordsmanship and entrusted her with her back.
Air Date: 15 Jun 2024 09:00 (CDT)
S1E11 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Kafka, who was finally revealed to be Kaiju No. 8 and detained, was transferred to the headquarters facility by order of Isao Shinomiya, the commander of the Japan Defense Forces. Kafka's dream of becoming a defender is crushed, and Kafka is tormented by the guilt of betraying his friends. In the midst of the transport mission, which proceeds solemnly in a tense atmosphere, Mina, who is alone with Kafka, breaks the silence.
Air Date: 22 Jun 2024 09:00 (CDT)
S1E12 - Kafka Hibino
While the members of Unit 3 are scrambling to save Kafka's life, a deadly battle between Kaiju No. 8 and Isao continues at the Ariake Rinkai base. Gong, who can freely manipulate the power of the giant monster, fully demonstrates his ability, which was once touted as the strongest in the history of the Defense Corps, but the monster No. 8, which has lost control of Kafka and has gone out of control, fights back with an attack that does not care about physical damage. A ruthless attack hunts down Gong.
Air Date: 29 Jun 2024 09:00 (CDT)