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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...
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Season 1

  • The Man Who Became a Kaiju
    8.1/101,972 votes

    The Man Who Became a Kaiju

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2024

    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: Ichiro Okouchi

  • The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
    8.1/101,790 votes

    The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2024

    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: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Revenge Match
    7.8/101,668 votes

    Revenge Match

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2024

    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: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Fortitude 9.8
    8.8/101,882 votes

    Fortitude 9.8

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2024

    An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.

    Director: Kazuki Yokoyama

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Joining Up!
    7.6/101,560 votes

    Joining Up!

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2024

    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: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
    8.1/101,564 votes

    Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2024

    It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby city.

    Director: Tetsuharu Nakamura

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Kaiju No. 9
    8.9/101,803 votes

    Kaiju No. 9

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2024

    Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?

    Director: Yoshihide Ibata

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Welcome to the Defense Force
    8.1/101,525 votes

    Welcome to the Defense Force

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2024

    After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.

    Director: Haruo Okuno

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Raid on Tachikawa Base
    8.9/101,826 votes

    Raid on Tachikawa Base

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2024

    Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

    Director: Ryota Furukawa, Hirotaka Mori, Claire Barbou des Courières, Kouji Komurakata

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Secret Revealed
    9.4/102,493 votes

    Secret Revealed

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2024

    When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

    Director: Kenta Kushiya

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Kaiju No. 8 Captured
    9.0/101,782 votes

    Kaiju No. 8 Captured

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2024

    Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

    Director: Ayataka Tanemura

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Kafka Hibino
    8.7/101,566 votes

    Kafka Hibino

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/2024

    Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.

    Director: Katsuya Kikuchi

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Kaiju Weapon
    7.0/104 votes

    Kaiju Weapon

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/19/2025

    Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.

    Director: Mineo Oe

    Writer: Yuichiro Kido

  • The Next Generation's Trial
    7.7/103 votes

    The Next Generation's Trial

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/26/2025

    A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.

    Director: Kazuma Satou

    Writer: Yuichiro Kido

  • The Strongest Division
    8.0/103 votes

    The Strongest Division

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/2/2025

    Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.

    Director: Haruo Okuno

    Writer: Yuichiro Kido

  • The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
    8.3/103 votes

    The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/9/2025

    Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

    Director: Ryo Kodama

    Writer: Yuichiro Kido

  • I Want to Be Strong
    8.0/103 votes

    I Want to Be Strong

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/16/2025

    Narumi and Kikoru’s resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.

    Director: Shinji Nagata

    Writer: Yuichiro Kido

  • Compatible User
    7.5/102 votes

    Compatible User

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/23/2025

    Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.

    Director: Naoki Matsuura

    Writer: Yuichiro Kido