Can’t get enough of the monster mashing till you need to know how many episodes are in Kaiju no 8?

Imagine wanting to fight giant monsters your whole life, only to turn into one yourself! That’s the wild world of Kaiju no. 8 that everyone is raving about.

This anime adaptation faithfully captures the thrill and action featured in the beloved manga.

Kaiju no 8 manga characters Kafka Hibino, Soshiro Hoshina, and Mina Ashiro seen in the ONE Esports featured image for the 'Where to read Kaiju no 8 manga' article
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Where to read Kaiju no 8 manga right now

A whole lot of fun and a tad bit bloody, its captivating blend of monster mayhem and human drama has quickly become a global hit. But with the action heating up, how much longer will this kaiju carnage last?

Find out how many episodes are in Kaiju no 8 so you can plan your next binge session!

What is Kaiju no 8 about?

Kaiju no 8 supporting characters Iharu Furuhashi and Haruichi Izumo seen in episode 3 of season 1 participating in the final Defense Force test
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Kaiju no 8 characters: All the monster hunters in the anime

In a world plagued by monstrous creatures called kaiju, Kafka Hibino, harbors a dream of joining the Defense Force and battling kaiju alongside his childhood friend Mina Ashiro. However, after failing multiple recruitment attempts, Kafka resigns himself to a mundane job cleaning up kaiju corpses.

Kafka’s life takes an unexpected turn when he ingests a small kaiju, transforming him into a human-kaiju hybrid. This newfound power grants him superhuman abilities but also lands him on the Defense Force’s wanted list under the codename “Kaiju No. 8.”

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Despite his monstrous transformation, Kafka retains his humanity and seeks to fulfill his childhood dream. He decides to rejoin the Defense Force, this time with the hidden agenda of fighting kaiju from within the organization while keeping his newfound abilities a secret.

How many episodes are in Kaiju no 8?

Kaiju no 8 supporting characters Soshiro Hoshina and Konomi Okonogi seen in episode 3 of season 1 viewing all the Defense Force applicants
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All Kaiju no 8 episodes and where to watch them

Season one of Kaiju no 8 features 12 episodes, with the final episode of season one airing on Saturday, June 30, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. (JST) Japanese Standard Time.

Where to watch Kaiju no 8 anime

Kaiju no 8 main characters Kafka Hibino and Reno Ichikawa seen in ONE Esports' featured image for the 'All Kaiju no 8 songs and themes' article
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All Kaiju no 8 ending song and opening song

You can stream Kaiju no 8 from any of the following English streaming platforms:

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