Kaiju No. 8 (2024)
Original title: 怪獣８号
Kaiju No. 8 is a 2024 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Fairouz Ai, Masaya Fukunishi and Asami Seto.
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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What is Kaiju No. 8 about?
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.
When was Kaiju No. 8 released?
Kaiju No. 8 was released on 13 April 2024.
How many episodes does Kaiju No. 8 have?
Kaiju No. 8 has 23 episodes across 1 seasons.
Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 is available on Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime), Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch Kaiju No. 8
Stream: Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime)
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
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Cast
- Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
- Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
- Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro (voice)
- Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa (voice)
- Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
- Genta Nakamura as Kota Tachibana (voice)
- Ryosuke Higa as Troops Member (voice)
- Yuuki Shin as Iharu Furuhashi (voice)
- Tomohiro Ono as Operator (voice)
- Sayaka Senbongi as Konomi Okonogi (voice)
- Nene Hieda as Akari Minase (voice)
- Keisuke Komoto as Haruichi Izumo (voice)
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