Kaiju No. 8 (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2024, Kaiju No. 8 is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Kaiju No. 8 stars Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice), Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro (voice), Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa (voice) and Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Kaiju No. 8 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaiju No. 8 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaiju No. 8 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8 (2024)?
- In US, Kaiju No. 8 is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kaiju No. 8 worth watching?
- Kaiju No. 8 holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kaiju No. 8?
- Kaiju No. 8 stars Masaya Fukunishi, Asami Seto, Wataru Katoh, Kengo Kawanishi and Fairouz Ai.
- When was Kaiju No. 8 released?
- Kaiju No. 8 was released in 2024.