Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025)?

In US, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon worth watching?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon stars Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, Tessyo Genda and Kengo Kawanishi.

When was Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon released?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.

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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025): cast, story & where to watch

2025 · Film · ★ 8.1

Released in 2025, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is an animation, action and science fiction film directed by Shigeyuki Miya, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.

Who’s in it. Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon stars Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice), Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa (voice), Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya (voice) and Tessyo Genda as Isao Shinomiya (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025)?: In US, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon worth watching?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon stars Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, Tessyo Genda and Kengo Kawanishi.
When was Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon released?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.