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The Worst Episodes of Kaiju No. 8

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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 his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 20 - Destiny
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Destiny

    S1:E20

    Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.

    Director:Masateru Nomi
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  2. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 21 - Omen
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Omen

    S1:E21

    A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!

    Directors:Ryo Kodama, Haruka Yoshinaga
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  3. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 19 - Wall
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Wall

    S1:E19

    Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.

    Director:Chen Xiaocan
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  4. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 13 - Kaiju Weapon
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Kaiju Weapon

    S1:E13

    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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  5. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 14 - The Next Generation's Trial
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - The Next Generation's Trial

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Kazuma Satou
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  6. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 5 - Joining Up!
    7.6/10(1740 votes)

    #6 - Joining Up!

    S1:E5

    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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  7. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 15 - The Strongest Division
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Strongest Division

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Haruo Okuno
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  8. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 22 - Cataclysms
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Cataclysms

    S1:E22

    The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.

    Director:Yuuta Mikami
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  9. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 18 - Compatible User
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Compatible User

    S1:E18

    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

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  10. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 3 - Revenge Match
    7.8/10(1856 votes)

    #10 - Revenge Match

    S1:E3

    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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  11. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 17 - I Want to Be Strong
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - I Want to Be Strong

    S1:E17

    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

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  12. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 23 - Second Wave
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Second Wave

    S1:E23

    The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.

    Directors:Ryo Kodama, Jun Soga, Shota Hamada
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  13. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 1 - The Man Who Became a Kaiju
    8.1/10(2175 votes)

    #13 - The Man Who Became a Kaiju

    S1:E1

    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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  14. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
    8.1/10(1982 votes)

    #14 - The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju

    S1:E2

    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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  15. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 6 - Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
    8.1/10(1747 votes)

    #15 - Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak

    S1:E6

    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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  16. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 8 - Welcome to the Defense Force
    8.1/10(1709 votes)

    #16 - Welcome to the Defense Force

    S1:E8

    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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  17. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 16 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #17 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

    S1:E16

    Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.

    Director:Ryo Kodama
    Writer:Yuichiro Kido

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  18. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 12 - Kafka Hibino
    8.7/10(1794 votes)

    #18 - Kafka Hibino

    S1:E12

    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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  19. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 4 - Fortitude 9.8
    8.8/10(2083 votes)

    #19 - Fortitude 9.8

    S1:E4

    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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  20. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 7 - Kaiju No. 9
    8.9/10(2003 votes)

    #20 - Kaiju No. 9

    S1:E7

    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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  21. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 9 - Raid on Tachikawa Base
    8.9/10(2030 votes)

    #21 - Raid on Tachikawa Base

    S1:E9

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

    Directors:Ryota Furukawa, Hirotaka Mori, Claire Barbou des Courières, Kouji Komurakata
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  22. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 11 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured
    9.0/10(1999 votes)

    #22 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured

    S1:E11

    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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  23. Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Episode 10 - Secret Revealed
    9.4/10(2801 votes)

    #23 - Secret Revealed

    S1:E10

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Destiny" is the worst rated episode of "Kaiju No. 8". It scored 6.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Masateru Nomi and written by Yuichiro Kido, it aired on 9/6/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Omen".