Kaiju No. 8
怪獣８号
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.
Where to stream Kaiju No. 8
Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll.
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Frequently asked questions about Kaiju No. 8
Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8 in the United States?
Kaiju No. 8 is available to stream on Crunchyroll in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Kaiju No. 8 for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Kaiju No. 8 needs a subscription to Crunchyroll, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 scores 8.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Kaiju No. 8?
Kaiju No. 8 stars Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, and Kengo Kawanishi.
How many seasons of Kaiju No. 8 are there?
Kaiju No. 8 has 1 season and 23 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of Kaiju No. 8?
All 23 episodes of Kaiju No. 8 add up to about 9 hours 12 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is Kaiju No. 8 on?
Kaiju No. 8 airs on TV Tokyo and TV Aichi, and is produced by Production I.G, TOHO, and TOHO Global.
What language is Kaiju No. 8 in?
Kaiju No. 8 is in Japanese, and its original title is 怪獣８号.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.