Kaiju No. 8 (in japanese, Kaijuu 8-gou), is an anime that has 24 episodes divided into 2 seasons, with 0 filler episodes and its percentage is 0%. The anime adapted up to chapter 52 of the manga (this has 129 chapters, finished)
- Rating: 4.2/5 ( votes).
- Written by: Naoya Matsumoto
- Published by: Shueisha
- Magazine: Shōnen Jump+
- Original run (manga): July 3, 2020 – July 18, 2025
- Studio: Production I.G
- Directed by: Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya
- Music by: Yuta Bando
- Original run (anime): April 13, 2024 – June 29, 2024
After their hometown's destruction, childhood friends Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro vow to join the Defense Force, a military organization dedicated to protecting Japan from monstrous creatures called "kaijuu." Years later, 32-year-old Kafka has abandoned his dream and works cleaning up kaijuu remains, while Mina has risen to become a successful officer fulfilling their shared ambition.
Kafka’s life takes a turn when he meets Reno Ichikawa, a determined young coworker with aspirations of joining the Defense Force. Their routine is shattered when a rogue kaijuu attack puts both men in danger. Kafka heroically saves Reno but suffers severe injuries in the process.
While recovering, Kafka is attacked by another kaijuu, resulting in him gaining the ability to transform into a humanoid kaijuu with immense power. Nicknamed "Kaijuu No. 8" by the military, Kafka decides to use his newfound abilities to protect humanity. Partnering with Reno, he works to join warriors like Mina on the frontlines of the Defense Force.
Kaiju No. 8 Filler Episodes List
The list will highlight the filler episodes of Kaiju No. 8 (if any) and detail the episode-to-chapter conversion. Additionally, to help you watch the anime in order, any extra material, such as OVAs or movies, will be arranged according to its chronology. Finally, I will indicate the manga chapter where the anime ends and where to start reading from.
SEASON 1
The first season has 12 episodes, the opening used is Abyss (1-12); the ending used is Nobody (1-12). ~ Adapted from manga 1 to 38.
| # | Title | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | The Man Who Became a Kaiju | 1, 2 |
| 02. | The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju | 2, 3 |
| 03. | Revenge Match | 4, 5, 6 |
| 04. | Fortitude 9.8 | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| 05. | Joining Up! | 10, 11, 12 |
| 06. | Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak | 12, 13, 14 |
| 07. | Kaiju No. 9 | 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| 08. | Welcome to the Defense Force | 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| 09. | Raid on Tachikawa Base | 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
| 10. | Secret Revealed | 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 |
| 11. | Kaiju No. 8 Captured | 33, 34, 35, 36 |
| 12. | Kafka Hibino | 36, 37, 38 |
SEASON 2
The second season has 12 episodes, the opening used is You Can't Run From Yourself (1-12); the ending used is Beautiful Colors (1-12). ~ Adapted from manga 39 to ?.
| # | Title | Chapters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| <------------------ Special: Kaiju No. 8: Hoshina's Day Off ------------------> | |||
| 13. | (01). | Kaiju Weapon | 39, 40 |
| 14. | (02). | The Next Generation's Challenge | 41, 42, 43 |
| 15. | (03). | The Strongest Division | 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 |
| 16. | (04). | The Man Called Isao Shinomiya | 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 |
| 17. | (05). | TBA | |
| 18. | (06). | TBA | |
| 19. | (07). | TBA | |
| 20. | (08). | TBA | |
| 21. | (09). | TBA | |
| 22. | (10). | TBA | |
| 23. | (11). | TBA | |
| 24. | (12). | TBA | |
| Where Does the Anime End? | Where Should I Start Reading? |
|---|---|
The anime ended at episode 16 (4 of Season 2), which corresponds to Chapter 48, 49, 50, 51 and 52 of the manga. The adaptation covers up to this point. |
After watching the anime, to continue the story in the manga, start reading from Chapter 53, which corresponds to Volume 6 (collecting chapters 52 to 59). |