Kaiju No. 8 episode 12: Release date and time, countdown, what to expect, and more

According to the official website, the release date for episode 12 of Kaiju No. 8 is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024 JST at 11PM Japanese Standard Time. As the Tachikawa base attack unfolds and Hoshina prepares for a formidable battle, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming installment to see what happens next.

Regrettably, there is currently no confirmed spoiler information for episode 12 of Kaiju No. 8 at the time of writing this article. This pattern is expected to persist throughout the initial season, and though readers may turn to the manga for potential spoilers, there is no assurance that each episode will align perfectly with the source material.

Fortunately, readers can find verified official release information for the upcoming episode as of the time this article was written. In this article, we will comprehensively analyze all currently released details for episode 12 of Kaiju No. 8 and also make predictions about what viewers can anticipate from the episode.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 12 Release Date and Time

Kaiju No. 8 episode 12 will see Kafka battle against his Kaiju form for control of his mind and body (Image via Production I.G)

The release of Kaiju No. 8 episode 12 is scheduled for 11PM JST on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The majority of major timezones will also have the episode airing on Saturday, June 29, while a small number of minor regions may have the episode airing early on Sunday morning. The exact release time will differ based on the region and timezone.

The release of Kaiju No. 8 episode 12 is scheduled for the following times according to their respective time zones:

Time zones	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	7AM, Saturday, Saturday, June 29, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	10AM, Saturday, Saturday, June 29, 2024
British Summer Time	3PM, Saturday, Saturday, June 29, 2024
Central European Summer Time	4PM, Saturday, Saturday, June 29, 2024
Indian Standard Time	7:30PM, Saturday, June 29, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	10PM, Saturday, June 29, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	11PM, Saturday, June 29, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	11:30PM, Saturday, June 29, 2024

Where to Watch Episode 12 of Kaiju No. 8

Kikoru could intervene in Kafka and Isao's fight if her father's life is in danger in Kaiju No. 8 episode 12 (Image via Production I.G) — Kikoru could intervene in Kafka and Isao’s fight if her father’s life is in danger in Kaiju No. 8 episode 12 (Image via Production I.G)

As soon as the episode begins airing in Japan, international viewers can watch it on Crunchyroll, according to the streaming service’s official website. At the time of writing this article, it seems that Crunchyroll is the only platform that is currently streaming the anime series.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 Recap

The eleventh episode of Kaiju No. 8 opened with Isao Shinomiya and other high-ranking members of the Defense Force giving orders for Kafka to be apprehended. The story then followed Kafka as he was being detained and transported, with Mina and Hoshina both choosing to ignore him. As Kafka was being led into a convoy van, Ichikawa made a comment, assuring him that they all believed he would come back. Inside the van, Mina reassured Kafka that he was not seen as an enemy by anyone in the Third Division and that they were actively working to ensure his safe return.

Kafka inquired of Mina if he could continue to support her and remain by her side, to which she assured him she would always be waiting. The other Third Division recruits were observed expressing their hope for Kafka’s return and praising him, while Kikoru implored her father on Kafka’s behalf. However, Isao dismissed her pleas, citing x-rays that revealed Kafka’s “heart”was in fact a Kaiju core. Meanwhile, Mina revealed to her recruits that they would be temporarily relocated to other bases while Tachikawa base underwent repairs.

Following Isao’s request, Kafka was released from his restraints and attention returned to him. However, it became apparent that Isao wanted to challenge him with the No. 2 weapon in order to prove his Kaiju identity. The two engaged in a fight where Kafka attempted to evade his opponent’s attacks, but was consistently overpowered. The episode concluded with Kafka succumbing to the Kaiju within him, causing both Isao and Kikoru to show concern for his sudden and unpredictable shift in behavior.

What to anticipate from Kaiju No. 8 episode 12 (speculative)

The highly anticipated season finale of the popular Spring 2024 anime season will feature an intense battle between Kafka and Isao Shinomiya, who is now consumed by a thirst for blood. Viewers can anticipate an action-packed episode 12 of Kaiju No. 8, which will showcase the culmination of Isao and Kafka’s fight, as well as the resolution of Kafka’s fate and his ability to regain control of himself.

Fans can also anticipate a sequel to wrap up the season, with a particular emphasis on No. 9 as the most likely candidate to accomplish this due to the extended absence of the monster. Additionally, viewers can look forward to discovering the fates of each Third Division recruit and how their participation in the “exchange student”training program may shape their future development.