Kaiju No. 8
怪獣８号
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…
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Synopsis
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.
About
Kaiju No. 8 premiered on April 13, 2024. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 23 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ. and remains in active production.
Why viewers enjoy Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Kaiju No. 8 was animated by Production I.G, TOHO, TOHO Global, and broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.
Critical reception
Kaiju No. 8 holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 766 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Kaiju No. 8 include: gore, giant monster, based on manga, kaiju, military, shounen, anime, urban fantasy. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Fairouz Ai
Masaya Fukunishi
Asami Seto
Wataru Katoh
Kengo Kawanishi
Genta Nakamura
Ryosuke Higa
Yuuki Shin
Tomohiro Ono
Sayaka Senbongi
Production credits
- Direction
- Tomomi Kamiya · Shigeyuki Miya · Ryo Kodama
- Writing
- Ichiro Okouchi · Naoya Matsumoto · Yuichiro Kido
Release dates
Premiered
April 13, 2024
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 13, 2024·23episodes
Season1
April 13, 2024·23episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- gore
- giant monster
- based on manga
- kaiju
- military
- shounen
- anime
- urban fantasy
- amused
- enthusiastic
- sympathetic
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Frequently asked questions
When did Kaiju No. 8 premiere?
Kaiju No. 8 premiered on April 13, 2024.
How many seasons does Kaiju No. 8 have?
Kaiju No. 8 has 1 season and 23 episodes in total.
What genre is Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Kaiju No. 8 air on?
Kaiju No. 8 aired on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.
Is Kaiju No. 8 still ongoing?
Yes, Kaiju No. 8 is still in production and new seasons release periodically.
How long is each episode of Kaiju No. 8?
Each episode of Kaiju No. 8 runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Kaiju No. 8 from?
Kaiju No. 8 is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
