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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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Episodes
1The Man Who Became a Kaiju
Apr 13, 202424 min
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.
2The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
Apr 20, 202424 min
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3Revenge Match
Apr 27, 202424 min
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
4Fortitude 9.8
May 4, 202424 min
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5Joining Up!
May 11, 202424 min
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...
6Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
May 18, 202424 min
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.
7Kaiju No. 9
May 25, 202424 min
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8Welcome to the Defense Force
Jun 1, 202424 min
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9Raid on Tachikawa Base
Jun 8, 202424 min
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10Secret Revealed
Jun 15, 202424 min
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11Kaiju No. 8 Captured
Jun 22, 202424 min
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12Kafka Hibino
Jun 29, 202424 min
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13Kaiju Weapon
Jul 19, 202524 min
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14The Next Generation's Trial
Jul 26, 202524 min
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
15The Strongest Division
Aug 2, 202524 min
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
16The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
Aug 9, 202524 min
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
17I Want to Be Strong
Aug 16, 202524 min
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
18Compatible User
Aug 23, 202524 min
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
19Wall
Aug 30, 202524 min
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
20Destiny
Sep 6, 202524 min
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
21Omen
Sep 13, 202524 min
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
22Cataclysms
Sep 20, 202524 min
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
23Second Wave
Sep 27, 202524 min
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
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)
