Kaiju No. 8 (2024)
Kernel Score: 88% · 719 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2024-04-13
Seasons: 1 · 23 episodes
Where to watch Kaiju No. 8
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Kaiju No. 8 parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Kaiju No. 8 is a TV-14 action anime featuring giant monster battles with gore and military combat.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains giant monster (kaiju) battles with gore and military action against creatures.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
- Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro (voice)
- Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa (voice)
- Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
- Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
Kaiju No. 8 FAQ
Is Kaiju No. 8 good?
Kaiju No. 8 has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 719 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8?
In the US you can stream Kaiju No. 8 on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Kaiju No. 8 OK for kids?
Kaiju No. 8 is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Kaiju No. 8 is a TV-14 action anime featuring giant monster battles with gore and military combat.
What shows are like Kaiju No. 8?
If you liked Kaiju No. 8, try Attack on Titan, One-Punch Man, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Dorohedoro.