Kaijuu 8-gou


Kaiju No. 8

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Synonyms: 8Kaijuu, Monster #8, Kaiju No. Eight, Kaiju #8
Japanese: 怪獣8号
English: Kaiju No. 8
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Apr 13, 2024 to ?
Premiered: Spring 2024
Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:00 (JST)
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: Production I.G
Source: Manga
Genres: ActionAction, Sci-FiSci-Fi
Themes: Adult CastAdult Cast, MilitaryMilitary
Demographic: ShounenShounen
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.241 (scored by 2638626,386 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #3232
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1130
Members: 214,584
Favorites: 1,202

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Synopsis

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 Reno 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.

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Morihiro, Fumi
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Takei, Katsuhiro
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"Abyss" by YUNGBLUD (eps 2-)
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Ending Theme

"Nobody" by OneRepublic




Reviews

May 4, 2024
Preliminary (4/12 eps)
This anime is truly amazing! Episode 4 was spectacular, capturing the same thrilling vibes as Attack on Titan. I can't wait for the upcoming episodes and seasons. The story is unique and filled with secrets that unravel with each episode. The way it builds tension and mystery is unparalleled. I highly recommend this anime to anyone who is a fan of Attack on Titan or enjoys intricate plots and breathtaking action. The animation and character development add depth to the story, making it a must-watch for anime enthusiasts. The captivating narrative and stunning visuals ensure viewers stay hooked from the very first episode!
Apr 27, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (3/12 eps)
Man, after so much promise in the beginning the growing number of red flags is becoming concerning for me. Hopefully things turn around going forward because I really enjoyed the premise that was set up initially. Unfortunately, reading the reviews for the manga has left me feeling uneasy for what is yet to come.

The biggest red flag for me is Kafka potentially devolving into a stereotypical middle school male shounen MC with all of his yelling. Part of my interest in his character was seeing a middle aged guy get a 2nd chance at his dream after giving up. If he continues acting too ...
May 4, 2024
Preliminary (4/12 eps)
Had to suffer through 4 episodes for something hype to happen only for it to get crushed by shitty dimming, you cant do that with what should a fight that draws people in, imagine if might vs noumu had this horrible dimming. It is incredible how it is 2024 and studios still cant plan for this, or streaming services both domicile and overseas have no acess to a version without it? Not everyone is affected by seizures, imagine if they passed a law to make peanuts unavaible anywhere instead of marking plates for peanut allergies so people can have both options, I use this comparation ...

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