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.
The best episode of "Kaiju No. 8" is "Fortitude 9.8", rated 8.8/10 from 403 user votes. It was directed by Kazuki Yokoyama and written by Ichirou Ookouchi. "Fortitude 9.8" aired on 5/4/2024 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Man Who Became a Kaiju".
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
Director: Kazuki Yokoyama
Writer: Ichirou Ookouchi
Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, disposing of the bodies of slain Kaiju and thinking back with regret to the days he spent with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, captain of Defense Force's Third Division.
Director: Tomomi Kamiya
Writer: Ichirou Ookouchi
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
Director: Takayuki Inagaki
Writer: Ichirou Ookouchi
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
Director: Hitomi Ezoe
Writer: Ichirou Ookouchi
Kafka is now a member of the Defense Force, if not a full-fledged one. But Hoshina tells him he has three months to prove himself before he's fired...
Director: Kouji Komurakata
Writer: Ichirou Ookouchi