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Kaiju No. 8
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.
2024 8.4/10 community score 1 season · 23 episodes Returning Series
- Animation
- Action & Adventure
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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5 platforms currently listed across all viewing options
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- First aired
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 23
- Status
- Returning Series
Latest aired episode
S1 E23
Second Wave
Aired 24 min
Just as the Defense Force begins turning the tide against the widespread kaiju attacks, five powerful numbered kaiju appear before its strongest fighters. With the situation rapidly deteriorating, Kafka is forced to decide whether he can continue waiting for Kaiju No. 9 or must enter the battle himself.
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Season guide
Most recent seasons first
Season 1
23 episodes
First episode aired
Specials
36 episodes
First episode aired
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