Kaiju No. 8
Kafka has almost given up on joining the Defense Force when, at 32, he takes one last shot at its entry exam. Hoshina then gives him three months to prove himself. This journey explores starting again as an adult.
FIND YOUR SPARK.
Official trailer
Kaiju No. 8 in motion.
Published by TOHO animation チャンネル. May include scenes beyond this page’s focus.
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
Kafka Hibino
Kafka Hibino is 32 years old and works in kaiju cleanup, disposing of the bodies of slain kaiju while thinking back on a promise to his childhood friend Mina Ashiro. The official Kaiju No. 8 site describes him as having almost abandoned his dream of joining the Defense Force before he takes one last shot at its entry exam.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗Agility & trunk controlSoshiro Hoshina
Soshiro Hoshina is the laid-back, loyal vice captain of the Defense Force Third Division. The official profile traces his family’s kaiju-slaying lineage back to the Muromachi period and says his swordsmanship surpasses even his captain, Mina Ashiro, against small and medium kaiju.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗TAKE THE FEELING INTO REAL LIFE.
Choose the part of Kaiju No. 8 that motivates you, then give it a practical home in a routine suited to your experience. Character-inspired directions are editorial themes, not promises about physique or supernatural abilities.
Source: Kaiju No. 8 Official (English). Available character-specific program drafts are linked from the character pages. The video above is an official upload; exact training-scene timestamps are not verified.