Should you watch Kaiju No. 8?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.

Kaiju No. 8
Anime · 2024
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 separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno's determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka's promise to join Mina and protect humanity.
The sides of Kaiju No. 8
- A cleaner who turns into a kaiju
- A defense force fighting giant monsters
- A childhood promise to a friend
Kaiju No. 8 is good for you if…
- you like big fights against giant monsters.
- you like Kafka and young Reno backing each other up on the way into the Defense Force.
- you like a sincere underdog story about a man of thirty-two who won't give up on his dream.
Kaiju No. 8 is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you can't stand monster guts spilled all over the screen.
About: second chances · duty · friendship
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