About this season
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.
Episodes (23)
1. The Man Who Became a Kaiju
7.6Aired 13 April 2024 • 24 min
Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, disposing of the bodies of slain Kaiju and thinking back with regret to the days he spent with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, captain of Defense Force's Third Division.
2. The Kaiju Who Defeats Kaiju
7.6Aired 20 April 2024 • 24 min
After turning into a Kaiju, Kafka is forced to flee. His escape is interrupted, however, by the arrival of another Kaiju...
3. Revenge Match
7.4Aired 27 April 2024 • 24 min
Kafka arrives for one last shot at the Defense Force entry exam... but can he pass while keeping his Kaiju powers a secret?
4. Fortitude 9.8
7.8Aired 4 May 2024 • 24 min
An unexpected incident during the exam forces Kafka to use his powers at the risk of revealing his secret.
5. Joining Up!
7.0Aired 11 May 2024 • 24 min
Kafka is now a member of the Defense Force, if not a full-fledged one. But Hoshina tells him he has three months to prove himself before he's fired...
6. Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak
7.7Aired 18 May 2024 • 24 min
It's time for Kafka's first mission, and he witnesses the true power of the Defense Force when a Kaiju strikes a nearby city.
7. Kaiju No. 9
8.1Aired 25 May 2024 • 24 min
Reno and Iharu encounter a powerful humanoid Kaiju that quickly overwhelms them. Can help arrive in time?
8. Welcome to the Defense Force
7.3Aired 1 June 2024 • 24 min
After transforming into a Kaiju to rescue Reno and Iharu, Kafka is found by Hoshina, who immediately attacks him.
9. Raid on Tachikawa Base
8.1Aired 8 June 2024 • 24 min
Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.
10. Secret Revealed
8.5Aired 15 June 2024 • 24 min
When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.
11. Kaiju No. 8 Captured
8.1Aired 22 June 2024 • 24 min
Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.
12. Kafka Hibino
8.0Aired 29 June 2024 • 24 min
Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.
13. Kaiju Weapon
7.3Aired 19 July 2025 • 24 min
Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.
14. The Next Generation's Trial
7.4Aired 26 July 2025 • 24 min
A challenge begins for the next generation of the Defense Force.
15. The Strongest Division
7.7Aired 2 August 2025 • 24 min
Kaiju No. 9 appears for the third time, splitting in two and overwhelming the Defense Force.
16. The Man Called Isao Shinomiya
8.2Aired 9 August 2025 • 24 min
Kaiju No. 9 reveals his true plan.
17. I Want to Be Strong
7.6Aired 16 August 2025 • 24 min
Narumi and Kikoru's resolve is renewed. Kafka is forced to face the price that comes with his power.
18. Compatible User
7.5Aired 23 August 2025 • 24 min
Reno Ichikawa has been chosen to wield the power of Numbers Weapon 6, the most powerful of them all.
19. Wall
6.8Aired 30 August 2025 • 24 min
Iharu and Reno’s trust in each other becomes a powerful weapon that leads them in battle.
20. Destiny
6.9Aired 6 September 2025 • 24 min
Kafka learns to fight without having to rely on Kaiju No. 8's power.
21. Omen
6.9Aired 13 September 2025 • 24 min
A horde of Kaiju appear all over Tokyo at the same time!
22. Cataclysms
7.6Aired 20 September 2025 • 24 min
The battle with No. 9's Kaiju begins in earnest.
23. Second Wave
7.9Aired 27 September 2025 • 24 min
The Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.