Episode 1
The Man Who Became a Kaiju Apr 13, 2024 24m 7.6 / 10
Kafka 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.
Episode credits Directed by Tomomi KamiyaWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Tomohiro Ono, Takuya Masumoto, Megumi Han, TARAKO, Genta Nakamura, Ryosuke Higa
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The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju Apr 20, 2024 24m 7.6 / 10
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
Episode credits Directed by Takayuki InagakiWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Tomohiro Ono, Megumi Han, Ivan Shibata, Hiroki Tanaka, Kouji Takeda, Yuuki Takada
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Revenge Match Apr 27, 2024 24m 7.4 / 10
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
Episode credits Directed by Hitomi EzoeWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Cho, Genta Nakamura, Katsuyuki Miura, Ivan Shibata, Nene Hieda, Tomohiro Ono, Takahiro Yoshino
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Fortitude 9.8 May 4, 2024 24m 7.8 / 10
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
Episode credits Directed by Kazuki YokoyamaWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Ivan Shibata, Cho, Mutsumi Tamura, Tessyo Genda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Tomokazu Sugita, Ryosuke Higa
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Joining Up! May 11, 2024 24m 7.0 / 10
Kafka 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...
Episode credits Directed by Kouji KomurakataWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Mitsuru Miyamoto, Tomokazu Seki, Mutsumi Tamura, Nene Hieda, Mayuko Kazama, Ivan Shibata, Genta Nakamura, Tomohiro Ono
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Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak May 18, 2024 24m 7.6 / 10
It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby city.
Episode credits Directed by Tetsuharu NakamuraWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Megumi Han, Hiroki Tanaka, Tomokazu Seki, Mutsumi Tamura, Tomokazu Sugita, Makoto Furukawa, Takuya Masumoto, Eiji Takeuchi
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Kaiju No. 9 May 25, 2024 24m 8.1 / 10
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
Episode credits Directed by Yoshihide IbataWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Tomokazu Seki, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Tomokazu Sugita, Makoto Furukawa, Ryosuke Higa, Genta Nakamura
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Welcome to the Defense Force Jun 1, 2024 24m 7.3 / 10
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
Episode credits Directed by Haruo OkunoWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Hiroyuki Yoshino, Genta Nakamura, Mayuko Kazama, Tomohiro Ono, Makoto Furukawa, Kenta Miyake, Yoji Ueda, Shinpachi Tsuji
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Raid on Tachikawa Base Jun 8, 2024 24m 8.1 / 10
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
Episode credits Directed by Ryota Furukawa, Hirotaka Mori, Claire Barbou des Courières, Kouji KomurakataWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Mutsumi Tamura, Nene Hieda, Genta Nakamura, Tomohiro Ono, Ryosuke Higa, Makoto Furukawa, Kenta Miyake
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Secret Revealed Jun 15, 2024 24m 8.5 / 10
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
Episode credits Directed by Kenta KushiyaWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Tomohiro Ono, Mutsumi Tamura, Nene Hieda, Genta Nakamura, Makoto Furukawa, Kenta Miyake, Rikiya Koyama
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Kaiju No. 8 Captured Jun 22, 2024 24m 8.1 / 10
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
Episode credits Directed by Ayataka TanemuraWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars TARAKO, Tomohiro Ono, Mutsumi Tamura, Tessyo Genda, Nene Hieda, Makoto Furukawa, Ryosuke Higa, Takayuki Sugo
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Kafka Hibino Jun 29, 2024 24m 8.0 / 10 finale
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
Episode credits Directed by Katsuya KikuchiWritten by Ichiro OkouchiGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Mutsumi Tamura, Tessyo Genda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Nene Hieda, Makoto Furukawa, Takayuki Sugo
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Kaiju Weapon Jul 19, 2025 24m 7.3 / 10
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
Episode credits Directed by Mineo OeWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Megumi Han, Kouji Takeda, Tessyo Genda, Ryota Suzuki, Koki Uchiyama, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kana Hanazawa, Genta Nakamura
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The Next Generation's Trial Jul 26, 2025 24m 7.4 / 10
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
Episode credits Directed by Kazuma SatouWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Kouji Takeda, Tessyo Genda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Takayuki Sugo, Miou Tanaka, Ryota Suzuki, Koki Uchiyama, Hiroki Yasumoto
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The Strongest Division Aug 2, 2025 24m 7.7 / 10
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
Episode credits Directed by Haruo OkunoWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Cho, Tessyo Genda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Takayuki Sugo, Miou Tanaka, Ryota Suzuki, Koki Uchiyama
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The Man Called Isao Shinomiya Aug 9, 2025 24m 8.2 / 10
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
Episode credits Directed by Ryo KodamaWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Tessyo Genda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Ryosuke Higa, Takayuki Sugo, Miou Tanaka, Ryota Suzuki, Koki Uchiyama, Genta Nakamura
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I Want to Be Strong Aug 16, 2025 24m 7.6 / 10
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
Episode credits Directed by Shinji NagataWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Ivan Shibata, Tessyo Genda, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Genta Nakamura, Ryosuke Higa, Takayuki Sugo, Ryota Suzuki
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Compatible User Aug 23, 2025 24m 7.5 / 10
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
Episode credits Directed by Naoki MatsuuraWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Tomohiro Ono, Mutsumi Tamura, Ryosuke Higa, Makoto Furukawa, Kenta Miyake, Masaaki Ihara, Takayuki Sugo, Koki Uchiyama
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Wall Aug 30, 2025 24m 6.8 / 10
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
Episode credits Directed by Chen XiaocanWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Tomokazu Seki, Tomohiro Ono, Shunsuke Sakuya, Mao Ichimichi, Shota Yamamoto, Ryosuke Higa, Kento Shiraishi, Tsubasa Sasa
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Destiny Sep 6, 2025 24m 6.9 / 10
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
Episode credits Directed by Masateru NomiWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Genta Nakamura, Kotono Mitsuishi, Shunsuke Sakuya, Mao Ichimichi, Shota Yamamoto, Maria Abo, Yuuki Shin, Keisuke Komoto
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Omen Sep 13, 2025 24m 6.9 / 10
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
Episode credits Directed by Ryo Kodama, Haruka YoshinagaWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Megumi Han, Kouji Takeda, Yuuki Takada, Sachiko Kojima, Tessyo Genda, Nene Hieda, Takayuki Sugo, Miou Tanaka
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Cataclysms Sep 20, 2025 24m 7.6 / 10
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
Episode credits Directed by Yuuta MikamiWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Ivan Shibata, Kenta Miyake, Taisuke Nakano, Takayuki Sugo, Ryota Suzuki, Koki Uchiyama, Hiroki Yasumoto
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Second Wave Sep 27, 2025 24m 7.9 / 10 finale
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
Episode credits Directed by Ryo Kodama, Jun Soga, Shota HamadaWritten by Yuichiro KidoGuest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Ivan Shibata, Tomokazu Seki, Tomohiro Ono, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Takayuki Sugo, Ryota Suzuki, Koki Uchiyama
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