Season 1

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  8.1/101,892 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

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  8.1/101,715 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

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  7.8/101,599 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

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  8.8/101,795 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

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  7.6/101,488 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

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  8.1/101,499 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

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  8.9/101,719 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

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  8.1/101,459 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

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  8.9/101,746 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

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  9.4/102,337 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

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  9.0/101,693 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

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  8.7/101,476 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

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  7.0/103 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

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  7.5/102 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

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  8.0/102 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