Kaiju no 8 episode 7 release date, schedule, where to watch

Just when everything seemed to be going according to plan, the new recruits face a new challenger on the battlefield. With the Kaiju no 8 episode 7 release date fast approaching, the tension rises.

Episode 6 offered a glimpse into the well-oiled machine of the Defense Force as they took down a colossal kaiju. The anime finally showcased the difference in skill and power between the Third Division’s officers and the captains.

Kaiju no 8 supporting characters Iharu Furuhashi and Haruichi Izumo seen in episode 3 of season 1 participating in the final Defense Force test — Credit: Toho Animation, Shueisha, Production I.G, Naoya Matsumoto

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Mina Ashiro, the Third Division’s captain, proved why she is vital to the Defense Force with an awe-inspiring display of power.

But the battle is far from over, as it could still swing in either direction. Will our new recruits find their courage or crumble under the immense pressure?

Kaiju no 8 episode 6 recap

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Episode 6 threw our rookie Defense Force members into the heart of the battle. We saw the meticulous planning phase as veterans like Captain Ashiro strategized the takedown of a colossal kaiju.

The fight exposed the vast experience gap. While seasoned officers like Ashiro effortlessly demolished massive kaiju with incredible power, the rookies struggled against even the smaller monsters.

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But here’s where Kafka Hibino proved his worth. Utilizing his unique skills honed from his monster cleaner days, he uncovered that the defeated monsters possessed reproductive organs, meaning they could still spawn threats after they were neutralized.

Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina sheds light on the power dynamic within the Defense Force. He reveals a long lineage of kaiju hunters in his family, tracing back to the Muromachi period.

Captains and vice-captains are considered the elite. They wield specialized equipment and possess unmatched combat power.

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Hoshina, showcasing his own confidence, even claimed to potentially surpass Captain Ashiro when dealing with small to medium-sized monsters.

Just when things seemed under control, the episode delivered a shocking cliffhanger. Reno Ichikawa and Iharu Furuhashi encountered the shapeshifting kaiju who had previously attacked Kikoru Shinomiya at the end of the recruitment exam.

Kaiju no 8 episode 7 release date

Kaiju no 8 Kafka Hibino seen in his first mission from episode 6 of the anime — Credit: Toho Animation, Shueisha, Production I.G, Naoya Matsumoto

The next episode airs on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. (JST) Japanese Standard Time.

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

KAIJU NO 8 EPISODE 7 RELEASE DATE TIMEZONE	SATURDAY, MAY 25/TIME
GMT+8	10:00 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)	10:00 a.m.
PT (Pacific Time)	7:00 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 — Credit: Toho Animation, Shueisha, Production I.G, Naoya Matsumoto

All Kaiju no 8 episodes and their viewing platforms

You can watch the anime on streaming platforms.

Availability may differ depending on your region.