# Where to Watch Kaiju No. 8

**Kaiju No. 8 turns a monster-cleanup worker's delayed career dream into an action story with an unusually adult underdog. Crunchyroll carries the series legally. This 2024 TV anime from Production I.G. has 12 episodes, each running 24 minutes, so the first season is a quick commitment with enough room to establish its central problem. The lead finally gets another chance to pursue the Defense Force, only to acquire the very kind of body that organization exists to destroy. That contradiction gives the fights a personal stake and supplies much of the tension between battles. It suits viewers who want giant-creature spectacle while following someone trying to recover years he believes he wasted.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GG5H5XQ7D/kaiju-no-8)

Look for Kaiju No. 8 on Crunchyroll. Its 12-episode first season is collected there in one place, making it simple to begin with episode one and continue in sequence.

## Synopsis

Monster attacks are a fact of life in Japan, and specialized soldiers are responsible for stopping them. The future recruit at the center of Kaiju No. 8 never made it into their ranks. He instead works on the less glamorous aftermath, removing the enormous remains left at attack sites. An encounter with a strange creature suddenly gives him the ability to transform into a kaiju. He now has a possible route back toward his old ambition, but reaching it means concealing a dangerous secret from the force he hopes to join. The premise keeps its attention on that divided identity without giving away where his renewed attempt will lead.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2024
- **Studio:** Production I.G.
- **Score:** 8.1

## Watch Order

Begin with this 2024 first season and watch its 12 episodes in numbered order. It establishes the transformation and Defense Force goal before the follow-up season carries the story onward.

- [Kaijuu 8-gou 2nd Season](https://hozuna.com/anime/kaiju-no-8-season-2) (sequel)
- Kaijuu 8-gou: Hoshina no Kyuujitsu (side\_story)
- Minute! Kaijuu 8-gou (side\_story)

## If You Liked This

- **[My Hero Academia](https://hozuna.com/anime/my-hero-academia)**: Pick this for another underdog's attempt to earn a place among trained fighters who confront monstrous threats. Its appeal lies in watching raw potential become something an elite organization can use.
- **[Attack on Titan](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan)**: Choose this when the giant-creature danger was your favorite part of Kaiju No. 8. It treats humanity's struggle against overwhelming enemies with a much harsher mood.
- **[Chainsaw Man](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man)**: This also puts an ordinary person in the uneasy position of becoming partly monstrous. It takes that identity conflict in a stranger direction while keeping physical transformation central.
- **[Jujutsu Kaisen](https://hozuna.com/anime/jujutsu-kaisen)**: Try this next if Production I.G.'s clean presentation and direct combat were the draw. It offers frequent creature battles supported by an ensemble rather than resting everything on a single fighter.
- **[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2)**: 
- **[Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2](https://hozuna.com/anime/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-rebellion-r2)**: 
- **[86 Eighty-Six Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/86-eighty-six-part-2)**: 
- **[Cowboy Bebop](https://hozuna.com/anime/cowboy-bebop)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Kaiju No. 8?

Crunchyroll carries Kaiju No. 8. Start with the first episode there and follow the numbered sequence.

### How many episodes are in the first season of Kaiju No. 8?

The first season contains 12 episodes. Each episode runs for 24 minutes.

### Do I need to watch anything before Kaiju No. 8?

No earlier entry is required because this is the first season. It introduces the setting, the transformation, and the attempt to join the Defense Force from the beginning.

### Is Kaiju No. 8 worth watching?

Kaiju No. 8 is a good fit for viewers who enjoy action built around enormous monsters and a protagonist returning to an abandoned goal. The conflict between his kaiju form and his desired career gives the familiar underdog setup a sharp complication.

### Is the first season of Kaiju No. 8 finished?

Yes, the 2024 first season is finished. Its 12 episodes form the starting block before the follow-up season continues the story.