Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Also known as 怪獣8号 | Kaijuu 8-gou Movie
MovieWinter 2025Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionSci-FiFantasy
7.3/10
Community score
#3950
Rank
48.2K
Members
97
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Synopsis
Compilation movie of Kaijuu 8-gou.
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." With help from his junior colleague Reno Ichikawa, Kafka hides his identity while striving towards his life-long dream of passing the Defense Force exam and standing at Mina's side. But when a mysterious intelligent Kaiju attacks a Defense Force base, Kafka faces a crucial decision in a desperate situation...
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Cast Highlights
Hibino, Kafka
Main
Voice: Fukunishi, Masaya (Japanese)
Hoshina, Soushirou
Main
Voice: Kawanishi, Kengo (Japanese)
Ichikawa, Reno
Main
Voice: Katou, Wataru (Japanese)
Shinomiya, Kikoru
Main
Voice: Fairouz Ai (Japanese)
Ashiro, Mina
Supporting
Voice: Seto, Asami (Japanese)
Ebina
Supporting
Voice: Tadokoro, Hinata (Japanese)
Furuhashi, Iharu
Supporting
Voice: Shin, Yuuki (Japanese)
Girl's Mother
Supporting
Voice: Helman, Maju (Portuguese (BR))
Core Staff
Yanagisawa, Shunsuke
Producer
Kamiya, Tomomi
Director
Miya, Shigeyuki
Director
Gou, Fumiyuki
Sound Director
Arai, Eiji
Director of Photography
Bandou, Yuuta
Music
Theme Songs
Openings
No opening theme information available.
Endings
"Invincible" by OneRepublic
Related Titles
Quick Facts
FormatMovie
Episodes1
Duration1 hr 37 min
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonWinter 2025
AiredMar 28, 2025
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#3684
Scored by9.1K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Romaji title
Kaijuu 8-gou Movie
Japanese title
怪獣8号
Synonyms
8Kaijuu, Monster #8, Kaiju No. Eight, Kaiju #8
Production Team
Main studio
Production I.G
Producers
Unknown
Licensors
Unknown
Japanese title
怪獣8号
Themes And Audience
Adult CastMilitaryUrban FantasyShounen