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Kaiju No. 8

2024·Show
23Episodes in1Season·TV-14
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
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IMDb8.2Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
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Kaiju No. 8 fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, war, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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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.
High-Octane Shonen ActionVisceral Monster SlayingEmotional Trauma & RecoverySpectacular CGI IntegrationFound Family DynamicsBody Horror ElementsRhythmic Combat ChoreographyPost-Apocalyptic Fantasy

Crew

Directed by:
Tomomi Kamiya, Ryo Kodama, Haruo Okuno
Written by:
Ichiro Okouchi, Yuichiro Kido
Produced by:
Fumi Morihiro, Katsuhiro Takei, Tatsuro Hayashi
Composed by:
Yuta Bandoh

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kaiju No. 8

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Where can I stream Kaiju No. 8 legally?

Crunchyroll

Kaiju No. 8 is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Crunchyroll. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kaiju No. 8 worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kaiju No. 8 rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Kaiju No. 8 have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 23 episodes of about 24 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kaiju No. 8?

Critics100
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Kaiju No. 8 higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Kaiju No. 8 air?

It started in 2024 and is still in production.

What language is Kaiju No. 8 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Kaiju No. 8?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kaiju No. 8 in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.