Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 8 (2024- )

RunningAnimation showAction, Anime, Fantasy, Science-Fiction

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.

Networks
Scheduleevery Saturday at 23:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

Second Wave
Season 2Episode 1130 min

Second Wave

The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju group that appears at the capital.

sept. 27, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E11Second Wavesept. 27, 2025
S02E10Cataclysmssept. 20, 2025
S02E09Omensept. 13, 2025
S02E08Destinysept. 6, 2025
S02E07Wallaoût 30, 2025
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Cast

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

voices Mina Ashiro
Kengo Kawanishi

Kengo Kawanishi

voices Soshiro Hoshina
Ai Fairouz

Ai Fairouz

voices Kikoru Shinomiya
Masaya Fukunishi

Masaya Fukunishi

voices Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No.8
Wataru Katō

Wataru Katō

voices Reno Ichikawa
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Characters

Mina Ashiro

Mina Ashiro

voiced by Asami Seto
Soshiro Hoshina

Soshiro Hoshina

voiced by Kengo Kawanishi
Kikoru Shinomiya

Kikoru Shinomiya

voiced by Ai Fairouz
Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No.8

Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No.8

voiced by Masaya Fukunishi
Reno Ichikawa

Reno Ichikawa

voiced by Wataru Katō
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Also known as

  • Kaijuu 8-gou
  • Kaijuu 8-gou (Japan)
  • Kaiju No.Eight (Japan)
  • 怪獣8号 (Japan)
  • Кайдзю номер 8 (Russian Federation)
  • Кайджю №8 (Ukraine)

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