
Kaiju No. 8 is about Kafka Habino, a 32-year-old employee who removes kaijus from society, dreaming of joining the Japanese Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. Released in April, Season 1 shows Kafka’s pursuit to fight alongside his old friend Ashiro Mina, now the commander of the Third Division. However, his ambition is disrupted when he inexplicably turns into a kaiju himself. In August 2024, it was revealed that Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 would air in 2025, along with a cinematic release of The Kaiju No. 8 Movie, a combination of the first season including an exclusive episode. Recently, viewers have been given sneak peeks of Hoshina Soshiro, the talented deputy commander of the Third Division.