The BEST episodes of Kaiju No. 8

Every episode of Kaiju No. 8 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kaiju No. 8!

A cleaner who disposes of dead kaiju revives his childhood dream of fighting them instead. But the parasite kaiju inside him complicates his plans!

Last Updated: 1/27/2026Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
Secret Revealed
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8.67
482 votes

#1 - Secret Revealed

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2024

When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

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Kaiju No. 8 Captured
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8.45
486 votes

#2 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2024

Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

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Kafka Hibino
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8.43
527 votes

#3 - Kafka Hibino

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/2024

Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.

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Raid on Tachikawa Base
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8.41
466 votes

#4 - Raid on Tachikawa Base

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2024

Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

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Kaiju No. 9
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8.26
468 votes

#5 - Kaiju No. 9

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2024

Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?

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Fortitude 9.8
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8.12
493 votes

#6 - Fortitude 9.8

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2024

An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.

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Welcome to the Defense Force
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8.04
453 votes

#7 - Welcome to the Defense Force

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2024

After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

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Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
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7.93
459 votes

#8 - Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2024

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.

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The Man Who Became a Kaiju
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7.90
569 votes

#9 - The Man Who Became a Kaiju

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2024

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.

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The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
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7.84
516 votes

#10 - The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2024

After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...

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Revenge Match
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7.71
499 votes

#11 - Revenge Match

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2024

Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?

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Joining Up!
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7.64
474 votes

#12 - Joining Up!

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2024

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...

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Kaiju Weapon
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0.00
0 votes

#13 - Kaiju Weapon

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2025

The aftermath of Kafka's transformation and battle with Isao.

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The Next Generation's Trial
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0.00
0 votes

#14 - The Next Generation's Trial

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2025

A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.

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The Strongest Division
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0.00
0 votes

#15 - The Strongest Division

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2025

Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.

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The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
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0.00
0 votes

#16 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2025

Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

I Want to Be Strong
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0.00
0 votes

#17 - I Want to Be Strong

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2025

Narumi and Kikoru’s resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

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Compatible User
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0.00
0 votes

#18 - Compatible User

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2025

Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.

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Wall
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0.00
0 votes

#19 - Wall

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2025

Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.

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Destiny
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0.00
0 votes

#20 - Destiny

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2025

Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.

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Omen
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0.00
0 votes

#21 - Omen

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2025

A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!

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Cataclysms
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0.00
0 votes

#22 - Cataclysms

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/20/2025

The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.

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Second Wave
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0.00
0 votes

#23 - Second Wave

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/27/2025

The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.

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