How many seasons does Kaiju No. 8 have?

Kaiju No. 8 has 1 season and 23 episodes.

Is Kaiju No. 8 renewed or canceled?

Kaiju No. 8 is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8?

Kaiju No. 8 is available on TV Tokyo. You can stream it on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

Kaiju No. 8

Name: Kaiju No. 8
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2024-04-13
Rating: 8.445
Cast: Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, Kengo Kawanishi

RETURNING1 Seasons23 Episodes★ 8.4

NetworkTV Tokyo

First AiredApr 13, 2024

Last AiredSep 27, 2025

GenreAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime24 min

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.

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Cast

Masaya Fukunishi

Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)

Asami Seto

Mina Ashiro (voice)

Wataru Katoh

Reno Ichikawa (voice)

Fairouz Ai

Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)

Kengo Kawanishi

Soshiro Hoshina (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 23 episodes

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E1The Man Who Became a Kaiju

Apr 13, 202424m★ 7.6

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.

E2The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

Apr 20, 202424m★ 7.5

After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...

E3Revenge Match

Apr 27, 202424m★ 7.3

Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?

E4Fortitude 9.8

May 4, 202424m★ 7.8

An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.

E5Joining Up!

May 11, 202424m★ 7.0

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...

E6Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

May 18, 202424m★ 7.6

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.

E7Kaiju No. 9

May 25, 202424m★ 8.0

Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?

E8Welcome to the Defense Force

Jun 1, 202424m★ 7.3

After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

E9Raid on Tachikawa Base

Jun 8, 202424m★ 8.1

Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

E10Secret Revealed

Jun 15, 202424m★ 8.6

When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

E11Kaiju No. 8 Captured

Jun 22, 202424m★ 8.1

Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

E12Kafka Hibino

Jun 29, 202424m★ 7.9

Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.

E13Kaiju Weapon

Jul 19, 202524m★ 7.3

Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.

E14The Next Generation's Trial

Jul 26, 202524m★ 7.3

A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.

E15The Strongest Division

Aug 2, 202524m★ 7.7

Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.

E16The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

Aug 9, 202524m★ 8.2

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

E17I Want to Be Strong

Aug 16, 202524m★ 7.7

Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

E18Compatible User

Aug 23, 202524m★ 7.5

Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.

E19Wall

Aug 30, 202524m★ 6.7

Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.

E20Destiny

Sep 6, 202524m★ 6.8

Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.

E21Omen

Sep 13, 202524m★ 6.8

A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!

E22Cataclysms

Sep 20, 202524m★ 7.6

The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.

E23Second Wave

Sep 27, 202524m★ 7.7

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

About Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 8 is a animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy series on TV Tokyo. The show first aired on Apr 13, 2024 and currently has 1 season and 23 episodes. Kaiju No. 8 has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 722 votes. The cast includes Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, Kengo Kawanishi.