As monsters arrive at their doorstep, it’s all hands on deck for the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force (JAKDF).

The stakes reach their peak in Kaiju no 8 episode 10 as the Third Division, led by vice-captain Soshiro Hoshina, defends their base against the rampaging Kaiju no 10 and its wyvern-type monsters.

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Can the Third Division hold the line, or will Kafka Hibino be forced to unleash his hidden power to save the day?

Dive into this episode preview to discover the release date, airtime, and streaming platforms for the next Kaiju no 8 anime installment.

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Chaos erupted in episode 9, Raid on Tachikawa Base, as the Third Division faced a surprise attack. Multiple wyvern-type Kaiju descended upon their base, catching the Defense Force unprepared.

With captain Mina Ashiro absent, the responsibility of leading the defense fell onto vice-captain Hoshina’s shoulders. Newly promoted officer Kafka Hibino, however, made a crucial observation — these wyverns, known for acting independently, seemed to be working together. This revelation hinted at a more powerful entity orchestrating the entire attack.

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Hibino’s suspicions were confirmed when Kaiju no 10 entered the battle, demanding a fight with the base’s strongest member. Hoshina stepped forward, engaging in a brutal confrontation with the monstrous leader.

While Hoshina dueled Kaiju no 10, Hibino identified a weakness in the wyvern Kaiju’s tough exterior. Unfortunately, the Defense Force struggled to exploit this weakness because of the monsters’ coordinated movements.

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The tide began to turn with the arrival of Kikoru Shinomiya. Equipped with a new, giant battle axe provided by the Defense Force, Kikoru cleaved through the wyverns’ defenses. Her comrades followed suit, using specialized frost bullets to weaken the remaining Kaiju.

Off-duty officers joined the fight, and Hoshina appeared to be gaining the upper hand against Kaiju no 10. However, a shocking twist awaited them. Kaiju no 10 unveiled his true monstrous form, towering over Hoshina and unleashing a power surge that elevated his fortitude level to a staggering 9.0.

Kaiju no 8 episode 10 release date and schedule

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The next episode airs on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. PT.

KAIJU NO 8 EPISODE 10 RELEASE DATE TIMEZONESATURDAY, JUNE 15/TIME
JST (Japanese Standard Time)11:00 p.m.
GMT+810:00 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)10:00 a.m.
CT (Central Time)9:00 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)2:00 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)4:00 a.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)7:30 p.m.

Where to watch Kaiju no 8

Kaiju no 8 supporting characters Soshiro Hoshina and Konomi Okonogi seen in episode 3 of season 1 viewing all the Defense Force applicants
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You can watch the anime on streaming platforms:

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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