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Kaiju No. 8( 2024)

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Overview

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.

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    Season 1

    2024 | 12 Episodes

    Season 1 of Kaiju No. 8 premiered on Apr 13 2024

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    A review by Rohail

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    Written by Rohail on Fri Jul 05 2024
    Kaiju No. 8 (2024): A Monster Mash with a Heart (and Room for Improvement) Kaiju No. 8 bursts onto the scene with a premise as intriguing as its colossal kaiju: a regular dude, Kafka Hibino, becomes a monster himself. This unique twist on the classic kaiju narrative is just the first course in a series that promises a delectable blend of action, mystery, and relatable characters. While the story itself is a solid 8/10, with a strong start and engaging world-building, the animation quality holds it back from achieving true greatness. A World Under Siege: A Familiar Premise with a Fresh Tw...

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    Facts

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    Returning Series

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    Type

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    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

    • based on comic
    • gore
    • giant monster
    • based on manga
    • kaiju
    • military
    • shounen
    • anime