In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.
Visual Effects
Kaiju No. 8 transformation sequence — crunchy, wet, *chef's kiss*.
Acting
Fukunishi's Kafka: pathetic king energy, somehow rootable.
Writing
Hoshina's Day Off: proof this show understands its best character.
Director
Shigeyuki Miya
Masaya Fukunishi
Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
Wataru Katoh
Reno Ichikawa (voice)
Fairouz Ai
Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Isao Shinomiya (voice)
Kengo Kawanishi
Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
Keisuke Komoto
Haruichi Izumo (voice)
Kenta Miyake
Kaiju No. 10 (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Konomi Okonogi (voice)
Asami Seto
Mina Ashiro (voice)
Yuuki Shin
Iharu Furuhashi (voice)
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Aoi Kaguragi (voice)
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Kaiju No. 9 (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
