Meet the Kaiju no 8 characters, the frontline defenders against monstrous threats looming large in their world.
Get to know the Defense Corps, Japan’s elite military unit dedicated to protecting the country from the relentless Kaiju. These monstrous creatures, reminiscent of Godzilla, constantly endanger civilians’ safety.
Produced by Production I.G, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for Psycho-Pass, Kimi ni Todoke, and Haikyuu marks the studio’s entry into the giant monster anime genre.
Learn about the heroes, villains, and everything in between as we explore all the characters in Kaiju no 8.
All Kaiju no 8 characters
The anime follows the story of Kafka Hibino, a dissatisfied sweeper who has a childhood dream of joining the Defense Corps to fight monsters.
After a life-altering encounter with a kaijuu, Kafka is changed forever and determined to realize his ambition.
| CHARACTER | SEIYUU |
| Kafka Hibino | Mayasa Fukunishi |
| Kikoru Shinomiya | Fairouz Ai |
| Reno Ichikawa | Wataru Kato |
| Soshiro Hoshina | Kengo Kawanishi |
| Mina Ashiro | Asami Seto |
| Iharu Furuhashi | Yuki Shin |
| Aoi Kaguragi | Shunsuke Takeuchi |
| Haruichi Izumo | Keisuke Komoto |
| Konomi Okonogi | Sayaka Senbongi |
Kafka Hibino
Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old Kaiju cleaner working for Monster Sweeper Inc., had to give up on his dream of joining the Japan Defense Force, where his childhood friend is now a captain.
Meeting a young aspiring member of the Defense Force reignites his determination to pursue his dream.
Kikoru Shinomiya
Kikoru Shinomiya is the daughter of the Chief of the Japan Defense Force, Isao Shinomiya. She’s a highly esteemed elite warrior who graduated as the youngest valedictorian from a Neutralization University abroad.
Despite not yet joining the Defense Force, she already possesses the strength of a Platoon Leader.
Reno Ichikawa
Reno Ichikawa is a determined young man who aspires to join the Japan Defense Force.
He meets Kafka while working part-time at Monster Sweeper Inc. Initially indifferent, he later develops respect and loyalty towards Kafka.
When and where to watch Kaiju no 8
The anime’s release date is April 13, 2024.
The show is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix, and Crunchyroll.
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