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Kaiju No. 8
怪獣８号
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Studio
Production I.G
Status
FINISHED
Year
2024
Score
81/100
ActionSci-Fi
Cover: via AniList · © Production I.G
About Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 is an action, sci-fi anime series from Production I.G, first released in 2024. It ran for 2 seasons. The story follows Kafka Hibino, Reno Ichikawa and Kikoru Shinomiya. Fans rate it 81/100 on AniList, which puts it among the better-reviewed titles in the genre.
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Popular Characters
The main leads of the series.
Fan Favourites
Beloved side characters and major villains — the cast audiences love.
Supporting Characters
The wider cast — side, minor and recurring characters.
Gen Narumi
Iharu Furuhashi
Isao Shinomiya
Bakko
Konomi Okonogi
Kaijuu Kyuu-gou
Haruichi Izumo
Kaijuu 10-gou
Aoi Kaguragi
Akari Minase
Tae Nakanoshima
Akira Kurusu
Hakua Igarashi
Soratobu Kaijuu
Keiji Itami
Ichitaka Miike
Itakura
Juzo Nogizaka
Sebas
Takamichi Hotaka
Ebina
Hiroto Mori
Kanji Nagamine
Masahide Tokuda
Ryou Ikaruga
Yoshimura
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Kaiju No. 8: frequently asked questions
- How many episodes of Kaiju No. 8 are there?
- Kaiju No. 8 has 12 episodes across 2 seasons.
- Who are the main characters in Kaiju No. 8?
- The main characters of Kaiju No. 8 include Kafka Hibino, Reno Ichikawa, Kikoru Shinomiya.
- What studio animates Kaiju No. 8?
- Kaiju No. 8 is animated by Production I.G, and first aired in 2024.
- Is Kaiju No. 8 worth watching?
- Kaiju No. 8 holds an average score of 81/100 on AniList, making it one of the most highly rated anime among fans and critics — especially if you like action, sci-fi anime.
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