In Kaiju No. 8, Season 2, Episode 3, Kafka continues to struggle with transforming into his Kaiju No. 8 form. Kikoru steps up to protect him. Inspired by the memory of her slain mother, she surprises Kaiju No.9 with her abilities. Kaiju No.9, is arrogant. He assumes that humans and Kaiju No. 8 are inferior … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8, Season 2, Episode 3: “The Strongest Division”
Kafka is attached to a metal chair with his hands behind his back. His vital are being monitored for transformation but there's no sign. Kafka wonders what his fate will be. He recalls Kikoru's warning that he might be used for a special weapon. Mina enters the room to bring Kafka to HQ facilities. Before … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 Recap: “Kaiju No. 8 Captured”
When we left the last episode of Kaiju No. 8, Reno and Iharu encounter the powerful humanoid Kaiju No. 9. The humanoid Kaiju targets Iharu's heart and pierces a hole through his chest. However, Kaiju No. 9 claims he not "accurate," in his human form and misses the vital organ. As Iharu screams in agony, … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 Recap: “Kaiju No. 9”
In episode 5 of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka continued to struggle. He made some progress but it was minimal. He and the other recruits continued to bond as they learned about each other. At the end of the episode, alarms go off and Soshiro Hoshina informs Kafka that he's going on his first mission. This … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6 Recap: “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak”
Kafka is admitted into the Defense Force, along with all the expected elites candidates. Many of the higher ups were going to eliminate Kafka from the force. Soshiro Hoshina speaks up for him. He wants to bring Kafka into his platoon as a cadet and give him more training. Mina gives a commencement speech. It … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 5 Recap: “Joining Up!”
Kafka's determination buys him sometime. Still his leg is broken, so moment isn't possible. He tells Reno to go on without him but Reno refuses, saying that he'll continue to "back him up." Kafka rids on Reno's shoulders as the later acts as the legs. Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina can't help find this whole situation to … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 4 Recap: “Fortitude 9.8”
Kaiju No. 8 opens with Kafka taking the second stage of Defense Force exam. He struggles with the physical aspect due to his age. He can't keep up despite training daily. While falling behind the other participants he considers using his powers. He doesn't and finishes 219th out of 225 in the fitness exam. Kikoru … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 3 Recap: “Revenge Match”
At the end of the first episode of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka Hibino is infected by an unnamed kaiju and is transformed into Kaiju No. 8. He quickly alarms an elderly man who calls the Defense Force. Easily in the episode, we get a flashback from Kafka and Mina Ashiro. In the present, she prepares … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 2 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
Kaiju are giant monsters that often resemble dinosaurs and generally destroy massive cities, specifically Tokyo. There origins are usually unknown or some far off island or even space. Kaiju can be "forces of nature," "non-malicious monster," or an "Eldritch Abomination." The most notable and famous example of a Kaiju is Godzilla. The king of monsters … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
