Kafka Hibino
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 13, 2024 – June 29, 2024
- Season
- Spring 2024
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Original creator
- Naoya Matsumoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kaiju97%Monster Boy95%Shapeshifting88%Male Protagonist86%Super Power84%Henshin80%Shounen80%Urban Fantasy80%Military77%Rescue76%
overview details
Synopsis
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)
Should you watch Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 79% of 116,990 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #17 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #3 most popular anime of 2024, and #6 highest-rated anime of Spring 2024 on AniList.
Of the 234.8K AniList users who started it, 1.7% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 201.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi — especially kaiju, monster boy, shapeshifting, male protagonist.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 39 (Vol. 5)
Season 1 covered Chapters 1 through 38 across 12 episodes. Production I.G followed Naoya Matsumoto's manga closely with punchy sound design and comedic timing.
Manga arc guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Naoya Matsumoto
- Series composition
- Ichirou Ookouchi
- Character design
- Tetsuya Nishio
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Kaiju No. 8 is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (2025)
- Optional extras: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, Kaiju No.8: Hoshina's Day Off, minute! Kaiju No. 8
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
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Kaiju No. 8 FAQ
How many episodes does Kaiju No. 8 have?
Kaiju No. 8 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kaiju No. 8?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Kaiju No. 8 finished?
Yes. Kaiju No. 8 has finished airing — the final episode aired June 29, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of Kaiju No. 8?
Yes — the story continues in Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (2025).
Where do I start Kaiju No. 8?
Start here: Kaiju No. 8 is the first entry, followed by Kaiju No. 8 Season 2.
Is Kaiju No. 8 based on a manga?
Yes. Kaiju No. 8 adapts the manga by Naoya Matsumoto. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 was animated by Production I.G.
Who sings the opening of Kaiju No. 8?
The opening, "Abyss", is performed by YUNGBLUD.
Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.