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The Best Episodes of Kaiju No. 8 Season 1

Every episode of Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kaiju No. 8 Season 1!

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...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Man Who Became a Kaiju" is the best rated episode of "Kaiju No. 8" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 1399 votes. Directed by Tomomi Kamiya and written by Ichiro Okouchi, it aired on 4/13/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju".

  • The Man Who Became a Kaiju
    8.2/101,399 votes

    #1 - 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
    8.1/101,249 votes

    #2 - 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
    7.8/101,159 votes

    #3 - 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
    8.8/101,303 votes

    #4 - 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!
    7.6/101,047 votes

    #5 - 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
    8.1/101,054 votes

    #6 - 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
    8.9/101,235 votes

    #7 - 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
    8.1/101,017 votes

    #8 - 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
    9.0/101,235 votes

    #9 - 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, Claire Barbou des Courières, Hirotaka Mori, Kouji Komurakata

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Secret Revealed
    9.4/101,657 votes

    #10 - 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
    9.0/101,172 votes

    #11 - 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
    8.7/10948 votes

    #12 - 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