Kaiju No. 8 is set to be a major release in spring 2024, generating immense excitement among fans for possibly the whole year.
Produced by a top-notch team from Production I.G. and Studio Khara, the series promises an unforgettable experience, with anticipation soaring high as its premiere approaches.
In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1, fans can look forward to delving into the central characters and conflicts of the series, along with the main storyline.
There will be a significant emphasis on Kafka and Mina’s childhood relationship, offering deeper insights into their bond and motivations.
Expectation
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 will stay faithful to Naoya Matsumoto’s manga while setting the stage for the series. It will establish the foundation for the thrilling action that the manga is known for, promising exciting developments in future episodes.
Kaiju No. 8, giant monsters called kaiju to wreak havoc, especially in Japan, which suffers the most attacks.
To protect against these threats, Japan forms the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. Its officers wear suits made from kaiju remains and wield powerful weapons known as Numbers, serving as humanity’s final defense.
Childhood friends Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro aspire to join the Defense Force after their hometown is destroyed.
Years later, Mina becomes a captain in the Third Division, while Kafka struggles, failing the entrance exam and working in kaiju cleanup.
Encountering aspiring recruit Reno Ichikawa reignites Kafka’s ambitions. But fate intervenes when Kafka gains powers after an unexpected encounter with a small kaiju during a cleanup operation.
Transformed into a hybrid known as Kaiju No. 8, Kafka hides his new powers as he tries to rejoin the Defense Force. Despite his lifelong dream, his efforts are hindered by being labeled a kaiju.
Release Date & Where To Watch
Kaiju No 8 Episode 1 will be released on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:00 PM JST. The international schedule is as follows:
- Canada Time: 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Pacific Time: 7:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Australian Time: 1:00 AM on Sunday, April 14, 2024
- Greenwich Time: 2:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Japanese Time: 11:00 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Central Time: 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024
For Japanese viewers, Kaiju No 8 Episode 1 will air on TV Tokyo and others channels. Internationally, Kaiju No 8 Episode 1 will be streamed on Crunchyroll.
