The BEST episodes of Kaiju No. 8 season 1

Every episode of Kaiju No. 8 season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kaiju No. 8 season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
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Secret Revealed
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8.71
310 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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8.52
300 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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8.47
336 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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8.45
296 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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8.29
300 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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8.11
326 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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8.03
286 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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The Man Who Became a Kaiju
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7.93
369 votes

#8 - 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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Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
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7.89
296 votes

#9 - 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 Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
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7.88
336 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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7.75
325 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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7.60
305 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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