Episodes
23 episodes · 2025
Following the massive operation that led to the confinement of recent recruit Kafka Hibino, otherwise known as Kaiju No. 8, the Defense Force has been puzzled by how to deal with him. Kafka is the first kaiju to side with humans, and after careful consideration, he is eventually transferred to the Defense Force's First Division in the hope of adding his power to the strongest division, capable of handling any threat. However, some people are still doubtful about Kafka, and he must prove his worth in the next mission. Kafka and the First Division are soon dispatched when a massive horde of ant-like kaiju begins wreaking havoc. Thanks to the combined strength of Kafka's friend Kikoru Shinomiya and their captain, Gen Narumi, the mission seems to progress as it should. However, when Kafka fails to transform into his kaiju form, the dreadful Kaiju No. 9 joins the battle with only one goal—to eliminate him and steal his power. Although the situation is looking grim, Kafka must overcome his most difficult trial yet with the others if he wants to keep pursuing his dream: fighting side by side with his childhood friend and Third Division captain, Mina Ashiro. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
E01The Man Who Became a Kaiju
★7.6Kafka 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.
E02The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
★7.6After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
E03Revenge Match
★7.4Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
E04Fortitude 9.8
★7.8An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
E05Joining Up!
★7Kafka 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...
E06Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
★7.7It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby city.
E07Kaiju No. 9
★8.1Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
E08Welcome to the Defense Force
★7.3After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
E09Raid on Tachikawa Base
★8.1Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
E10Secret Revealed
★8.5When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
E11Kaiju No. 8 Captured
★8.1Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
E12Kafka Hibino
★8Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
E13Kaiju Weapon
★7.3Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
E14The Next Generation's Trial
★7.4A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
E15The Strongest Division
★7.7Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
E16The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
★8.2Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
E17I Want to Be Strong
★7.6Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
E18Compatible User
★7.5Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
E19Wall
★6.8Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
E20Destiny
★6.9Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
E21Omen
★6.9A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
E22Cataclysms
★7.6The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
E23Second Wave
★7.9The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.