Kaiju No. 8 - Season 1
1 - The Man Who Became a Kaiju
Air Date: April 13, 2024
Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, disposing of the bodies of slain Kaiju and thinking back with regret to the days he spent with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, captain of Defense Force's Third Division.
2 - The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
Air Date: April 20, 2024
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3 - Revenge Match
Air Date: 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 secret?
4 - Fortitude 9.8
Air Date: May 4, 2024
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5 - Joining Up!
Air Date: 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 prove himself before he's fired...
6 - Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
Air Date: 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 city.
7 - Kaiju No. 9
Air Date: May 25, 2024
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8 - Welcome to the Defense Force
Air Date: June 1, 2024
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9 - Raid on Tachikawa Base
Air Date: June 8, 2024
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10 - Secret Revealed
Air Date: June 15, 2024
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Air Date: June 22, 2024
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12 - Kafka Hibino
Air Date: June 29, 2024
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13 - Kaiju Weapon
Air Date: July 19, 2025
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14 - The Next Generation's Trial
Air Date: July 26, 2025
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
15 - The Strongest Division
Air Date: August 2, 2025
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
16 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Air Date: August 9, 2025
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
17 - I Want to Be Strong
Air Date: August 16, 2025
Narumi and Kikoru’s resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
18 - Compatible User
Air Date: August 23, 2025
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
19 - Wall
Air Date: August 30, 2025
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
20 - Destiny
Air Date: September 6, 2025
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
21 - Omen
Air Date: September 13, 2025
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
22 - Cataclysms
Air Date: September 20, 2025
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
23 - Second Wave
Air Date: September 27, 2025
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.