Storyline
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.
Episodes
Specials
No overview available for this season.
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #01: Cleaning Company Ranking Invasion!
Dec 06, 2024
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #02: Communication Training!
Dec 13, 2024
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #03: Girls Talk Operation!
Dec 20, 2024
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #04: Mushroom Dishes Attack!
Dec 27, 2024
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #05: Elegant Words Attack!
Jan 03, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #06: Operation Overheard Conversation!
Jan 10, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #07
Jan 17, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #08
Jan 24, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #09
Jan 31, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #10
Feb 07, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #11
Feb 14, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #12
Feb 21, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #13
Feb 28, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #14
Mar 07, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #15
Mar 14, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #16
Mar 21, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #17
Mar 28, 2025
Hoshina's Day Off
Mar 28, 2025
A day off... After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time.
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #18
Apr 04, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #19
Apr 11, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #20
Apr 18, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #21
Apr 25, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #22
May 02, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #23
May 09, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #24
May 16, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #25
May 23, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #26
May 30, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #27
Jun 06, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #28
Jun 13, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #29
Jun 20, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #30
Jun 27, 2025
Minute! Kaiju No. 8 #31
Jul 04, 2025
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
The Man Who Became a Kaiju
Apr 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.
The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
Apr 20, 2024
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
Revenge Match
Apr 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?
Fortitude 9.8
May 04, 2024
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
Joining Up!
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...
Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
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.
Kaiju No. 9
May 25, 2024
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
Welcome to the Defense Force
Jun 01, 2024
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
Raid on Tachikawa Base
Jun 08, 2024
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
Secret Revealed
Jun 15, 2024
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Jun 22, 2024
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
Kafka Hibino
Jun 29, 2024
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
Kaiju Weapon
Jul 19, 2025
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
The Next Generation's Trial
Jul 26, 2025
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
The Strongest Division
Aug 02, 2025
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Aug 09, 2025
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
I Want to Be Strong
Aug 16, 2025
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
Compatible User
Aug 23, 2025
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
Wall
Aug 30, 2025
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
Destiny
Sep 06, 2025
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
Omen
Sep 13, 2025
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
Cataclysms
Sep 20, 2025
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
Second Wave
Sep 27, 2025
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
Series Info
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
23
Language
ja
Networks
