Kaiju No. 8

23 episodes 22 canon 0 filler 1 mixed

★ 8.4 TMDB · 834 votes AniList 81 · 116,990 scored Canon episodes average ★ 7.7

No verified filler episodes — every episode moves the story forward.

Classifications verified 2026-10-07 · 1 episode(s) under review

Watched 0 / 23 episodes

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.

First aired 2024 · Status: airing · Japanese title: 怪獣8号

Kaiju No. 8: the quick answer

No verified filler — nothing is safe to skip.

Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-07 · 1 episode(s) under review. How we classify

Season 1

12 eps · 11 canon · 0 filler · 1 mixed
  1. #1The Man Who Became a KaijuCanon Apr 13, 2024★ 7.6Kaiju No. 8 episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #2The Kaiju Who Defeats KaijuCanon Apr 20, 2024★ 7.6Kaiju No. 8 episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3Revenge MatchCanon Apr 27, 2024★ 7.4Kaiju No. 8 episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4Fortitude 9.8Canon May 4, 2024★ 7.8Kaiju No. 8 episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #5Joining Up!Canon May 11, 2024★ 7.0Kaiju No. 8 episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at DaybreakCanon May 18, 2024★ 7.6Kaiju No. 8 episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7Kaiju No. 9Canon May 25, 2024★ 8.0Kaiju No. 8 episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8Welcome to the Defense ForceCanon Jun 1, 2024★ 7.3Kaiju No. 8 episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9Raid on Tachikawa BaseCanon Jun 8, 2024★ 8.0Kaiju No. 8 episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10Secret RevealedCanon Jun 15, 2024★ 8.4Kaiju No. 8 episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11Kaiju No. 8 CapturedCanon Jun 22, 2024★ 8.2Kaiju No. 8 episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #12Kafka HibinoMixedJun 29, 2024★ 8.2Under reviewKaiju No. 8 episode 12 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.

Season 2

11 eps · 11 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #13Kaiju WeaponCanonJul 19, 2025★ 7.5UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #14The Next Generation's TrialCanonJul 26, 2025★ 7.5UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #15The Strongest DivisionCanonAug 2, 2025★ 7.8UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #16The Man Called Isao ShinomiyaCanonAug 9, 2025★ 8.3UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 16 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #17I Want to Be StrongCanonAug 16, 2025★ 7.8UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 17 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #18Compatible UserCanonAug 23, 2025★ 7.7UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 18 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #19WallCanon Aug 30, 2025★ 7.1Kaiju No. 8 episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #20DestinyCanonSep 6, 2025★ 7.1UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #21OmenCanonSep 13, 2025★ 7.2UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 21 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #22CataclysmsCanonSep 20, 2025★ 8.0UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 22 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #23Second WaveCanonSep 27, 2025★ 8.2UnreviewedKaiju No. 8 episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Under review

1 episode(s) have conflicting sources. We show them as mixed rather than guessing — never auto-labeled filler.

Common questions

Which Kaiju No. 8 episodes are filler?

None — all 23 episodes of Kaiju No. 8 are canon or mixed, with no verified filler.

Can I skip the filler episodes in Kaiju No. 8?

No — Kaiju No. 8 has no verified filler episodes, so there is nothing you can safely skip; every episode moves the story.

How many filler episodes does Kaiju No. 8 have?

Kaiju No. 8 has 0 verified filler episodes out of 23 total (0%). 22 episodes are canon and 1 are mixed (part canon, part filler).