Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 Ending, Explained

Highlights

Season One of Kaiju No. 8 is a thrilling mix of action, drama, and comedy, earning high ratings on MyAnimeList and IMDb.
Kafka Hibino’s identity as Kaiju No. 8 is revealed, leading to intense moments and a tough decision to save his friends.
Season Two sets up new threats with Kaiju No. 9 and explores Kafka’s return to the Third Division with added stakes and character development.

In the manga “Kaiju No. 8,” Kafka Hibino finds himself in a predicament where he must trust Director General Shinomiya after being arrested for his actions as Kaiju No. 8. Faced with the possibility of death if he refuses to transform and use his Kaiju powers, Kafka is forced into hand-to-hand combat with Shinomiya in HQ. Although Kafka tries to hold back and prove his humanity, he ultimately has no choice but to rely on his Kaiju form due to the severity of Shinomiya’s attacks.

Attention: This discussion may reveal plot points from the first season of Kaiju No. 8, currently available on Crunchyroll for streaming.

As a huge fan of anime, I can’t help but be excited about the potential success story that is “Kaiju No. 8” in the summer of 2024. The captivating conclusion of its first season on June 30th promises to leave audiences in awe. This show follows the journey of our protagonist, Kafka Hibino, as he strives to become a Third Division officer. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally consumes a demon, resulting in a transformation into Kaiju No. 8. The perfect blend of action-packed drama and delightful comedic moments, all tied together with exceptional pacing and character development, has earned “Kaiju No. 8” impressive ratings. MyAnimeList gave it an 8.35 rating based on over 10,000 user votes, while IMDb reported a similar score of 8.4 from over 6,000 users.

In the final chapters of “Kaiju No. 8,” after an astonishing run of 12 captivating episodes, it was unveiled that Kafka Hibino had been the elusive Kaiju that the Third Division team had been pursuing. This revelation sparked heart-pounding moments in the penultimate and ultimate installments. To conceal his true identity, Kafka Hibino had kept a low profile, but when faced with the prospect of not using his powers to save the Third Division from imminent destruction, he found himself in a predicament with potentially devastating consequences for the storyline, possibly paving the way for an entirely new narrative when “Kaiju No. 8” returns for its second season.

Kaiju No. 8’s Identity Revealed To Third Division

How Will Kafka Hibino Deal With the Consequences?

In Episode 10, named “Secret Revealed,” Kafka Hibino and the Third Division face their most formidable adversary in the first season as a colossal Kaiju and its winged companions assault their base. The Third Division members work tirelessly to subdue the flying Wyvern Kaijus. Meanwhile, Vice Captain Soshiro Hoshina bravely confronts the main Kaiju, buying enough time for Mina Ashiro to join the fray and eliminate the powerful enemy with her precision sniper shot. With the Wyverns under control, it seemed that the Third Division had emerged victorious in this intense battle.

Regrettably, Mina Ashiro’s white tiger snapped, drawing the Third Division’s focus towards a more perilous danger – a colossal Yoju bomb suspended in the sky, primed to explode upon collision. The potential destruction from this bomb was calculated at around 20 kilotons of TNT, implying imminent doom for the Third Division. With no option to flee and leave the blast area, Kafka Hibino is confronted with a pivotal decision. He could maintain his anonymity and witness his comrades meet their demise, or employ his Kaiju No. 8 abilities and manage the Yoju bomb single-handedly.

After making up his mind, Kafka Hibino quickly hurries towards the battlefield to defuse the Yoju bomb. A touching instant occurs when Soshiro Hoshina shouts at Kafka Hibino, instructing him to step back, only to be taken aback by how swiftly he moves and dismissing it as an unrealistic feat given his weakened combat abilities in his suit. Following the transformation into Kaiju No. 8 and the heroic rescue of the Third Division, Mina Ashiro takes him into custody. Regrettably, she addresses him as Kafka Hibino initially before reminding herself that he now goes by Kaiju No. 8, casting a somber outlook on his future legal proceedings as a monstrous creature rather than a human being.

A Weapon Shall Be Used As A Weapon

Can Kafka Hibino Trust Director General Shinomiya?

After being apprehended, Kafka Hibino is escorted to headquarters for sentencing regarding his Kaiju-related offenses as Kaiju No. 8. Instead of undergoing a trial, Kafka encounters Director General Shinomiya, the father of Kikoru Shinomiya. In an unexpected turn of events, Kafka’s restraints are removed, and he is forced into a physical confrontation with Shinomiya. Refusing to transform into Kaiju No. 8 to prove his humanity, Kafka is informed that if he doesn’t utilize his powers, he could be killed as an ordinary human. Taking several hits from Shinomiya’s Kaiju weapons, Kafka ultimately resorts to embracing the Kaiju No. 8 form to defend himself.

In what ensues next is an extravagant display of vibrant animations, swift movements, and intense sequences. Kafka adopts a protective stance, unwilling to employ his abilities to harm Shinomiya, recognizing he possesses the capacity to obliterate him with a single strike. Contrarily, Shinomiya does not reciprocate this mercy, wielding his Kaiju weapons to unleash numerous full-powered assaults, some of which are brutal strikes directed at Kafka. These weapons derive from Kaiju No. 2, a former colossal menace to their city, capable of generating massive electric currents. Despite the ominous demeanor Shinomiya projects, there seems to be a hidden agenda behind his actions.

… It looks like Isao is deliberately pushing No. 8 to test him.

Over time, Kafka struggles to maintain command as Kaiji No. 8 turns more ominous and threatening. The Kaiju grows in size and intensity, unleashing a series of powerful assaults upon Shinomiya, inflicting grievous wounds. Meanwhile, Kikoru watches in horror, pleading for the violence to cease as her father’s life is at stake. Eventually, Kafka manages to reassert control in a moving display, refusing the Kaiju’s urge to kill and reminding Shinomiya of his human identity: Kafka Hibino.

A New Threat Looms Around For Season 2

What Does Kaiju No. 9 Have Planned?

After being given a reprieve on his life, Kafka Hibino joins the Third Division with his formidable abilities. The Third Division urgently requires his power as they prepare for an imminent assault from Kaiju No. 9, who is currently engaging in several rounds of chess with human opponents and seemingly gathering intel on their base. An additional Kaiju, lacking in communication skills but sharing the same size and menace as Kaiju No. 9, accompanies him.

Time to bring the Kaiju power that fell into human hands back to our side.

In the long run, this situation paves the way for the narrative of season two, as Kafka goes back to the Third Division, resuming his duties as an officer under close supervision from HQ and Director General Shinomiya. The assurance of his temporary safety is expected to bring a sense of relief and joy to Mina, Hoshina, and their colleagues in the Third Division upon his return. Meanwhile, Kikoru’s determination to enhance her strength to protect others from potential harm by Kafka adds intriguing storylines for Kaiju No. 8 to explore in future episodes.

Watch Kaiju No. 8 Season One now on Crunchyroll.

2024-07-13 19:34