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Kaiju No. 8

  • TV Series
  • 2024–2025
  • TV-MA
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
26K
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POPULARITY
210
18
Kaiju No. 8 (2024)
A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation...!. Becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream...!.
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A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation - becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream.A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation - becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream.A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation - becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream.

  • Stars
    • Masaya Fukunishi
    • Genta Nakamura
    • Ai Fairouz
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    210
    18
    • Stars
      • Masaya Fukunishi
      • Genta Nakamura
      • Ai Fairouz
    • 61User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Masaya Fukunishi
    • Kafka Hibino…
    • 2024–2025
    Genta Nakamura
    • Tachibana…
    • 2024–2025
    Ai Fairouz
    Ai Fairouz
    • Kikoru Shinomiya
    • 2024–2025
    Wataru Kato
    • Reno Ichikawa
    • 2024–2025
    Asami Seto
    • Mina Ashiro
    • 2024–2025
    Kengo Kawanishi
    • Soshiro Hoshina
    • 2024–2025
    Ryosuke Higa
    • Operator…
    • 2024–2025
    Yuuki Shin
    • Iharu Furuhashi
    • 2024–2025
    Adam McArthur
    Adam McArthur
    • Reno Ichikawa…
    • 2024–2025
    Nazeeh Tarsha
    Nazeeh Tarsha
    • Kafka Hibino…
    • 2024–2025
    Sayaka Senbongi
    Sayaka Senbongi
    • Konomi Okonogi
    • 2024–2025
    Landon McDonald
    • Soshiro Hoshina…
    • 2024–2025
    Ben Stegmair
    • Iharu Furuhashi…
    • 2024–2025
    Nene Hieda
    • Akari Minase…
    • 2024–2025
    Keisuke Kômoto
    • Haruichi Izumo
    • 2024
    Howard Wang
    • Haruichi Izumo
    • 2024
    Shunsuke Takeuchi
    • Aoi Kaguragi
    • 2024
    Jonah Scott
    Jonah Scott
    • Aoi Kaguragi
    • 2024
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    9doomliamg

    Great Adaptation

    As a fan of the manga, when i heard the announcement about it's upcoming anime adaptation i was both excited but also nervous, as i knew the beautiful art from the manga would be very hard to animate well. However, from the first episode, the anime looks good, with great visuals and voice acting. I definetly would recommend this show to anyone who enjoys action anime or even kaiju stuff like Godzilla., but although it is amazing it is mostly very generic shonen but it does it well, and character development is not just focused on the main character like some other shows but broadens for many different characters which allows you to connect with them. I hope this anime continues to go well, with the manga still ongoing this could be a series that becomes massive for a while if it is adapted well. 9/10.
    8zainnnnnn

    Solid start with great potential

    Kaiju No. 8 isn't revolutionary, but it knows what it's doing. The story is easy to follow and well-paced, with clear Attack on Titan and One Punch Man influences - yet it still stands on its own. The animation style is simple but effective, and the humor adds a nice balance to the action.

    What stood out most were the characters - the Third Division feels like a real team, and each member is likable in their own way. The world might not feel totally realistic (especially with the over-the-top kaiju destruction), but the series embraces its tone and keeps things exciting.

    I'm definitely looking forward to Season 2.
    9marcotero

    Standing out in a crowded room !

    I'm into all the latest elite peak anime we've been blessed with from the....

    ( jjk,dbs,mha,ds,Op,Boruto,OPM, and more Ofcourse etc!!

    This one through everything makes me feel inspired ! Like a smile stretches across my face and I'm feeling truly happy for these ppl and the moral goodness you can see straight away like the beginning of true heroes ah man idk I just really feel inspired by this story I'm ahead in the Manga but man, this beginning so far has been so joyful that knowing what's to come makes this so much more appreciable !!!

    Sometimes beginnings are hard, there's the problem of cliche and maybe slight boredom but I'm just really impressed by the animation each ep has and knowing it's only up from here has me gitty!

    Enjoy we're on an elite ride of anime what a time !
    Y-S-

    The best Anime this season

    Kaiju no.8 is really good. The action is really good and i like all the characters in the cast. The mystery around the kaiju is really well though out and i'm confident what reveal comes next is going to be well pulled off. Kaiju no.9 is really intersting and I'm interseted what happens with him. Same thing with Mina, i want to see more of her backstory. This anime is another darker, more serious shonen like Attack on titan. This isn't as bloody and the themes are more grounded but it is still really good. Truly The best anime this season and if you want a good, hype shonen you should watch it.
    10jss_arroyo

    Hooked!

    Ive been hooked from the first episode that I even started reading the manga because of how much I fell in love with the story and characters. The anime Is faithful to the manga and they also have added extra scenes to the anime that the manga didn't have. The english dub voice actors have done such a great job at portraying the characters that I prefer to watch it over the sub version. The sound track is amazing and very on par with the shows vibe. The story feels familiar yet is unique and original to the Kaiju genre. I can't wait for the rest of the episodes to come out because from what Ive read so far we have something really special in store for us in the first season!

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    Steve Blum and Kôichi Yamadera in Cowboy Bebop (1998)
    Anime
    Jodi Benson, Jason Marin, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid (1989)
    Hand-Drawn Animation
    Haruo Nakajima in Godzilla (1954)
    Kaiju
    One Piece (1999)
    Shōnen
    Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth
    Superhero
    Shameik Moore in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
    Urban Adventure
    Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988)
    Action
    Still frame
    Adventure
    Daveigh Chase, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in Spirited Away (2001)
    Animation
    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Sci-Fi

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    • Trivia
      Kafka Hibino's name is taken from the author Franz Kafka, who wrote the book Metamorphosis about a human transforming into a giant bug, much like how Kafka Hibino transformed into a Kaiju.
    • Connections
      Edited into Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Abyss
      Performed by Yungblud

      Lyrics by Dan Reynolds, Dominic Harrison, Matt Schwartz, Mattias Larsson and Robin Fredriksson

      Composed by Dan Reynolds, Dominic Harrison, Matt Schwartz, Mattias Larsson and Robin Fredriksson

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Quái Vật Số 8
    • Production companies
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      • Toho Animation
      • Toho
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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