Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5: Release Date and Time, Countdown, What to Expect, and More

The official website for Kaiju No. 8 has announced that episode 5 will be released on Saturday, May 11, 2024 JST at 11PM Japanese Standard Time. With the introduction of the series’ first major antagonist, fans are eagerly anticipating the next steps of this highly anticipated Spring 2024 anime.

Regrettably, there is currently no reliable spoiler information available for episode 5 of Kaiju No. 8 at the time of this article’s creation. This pattern is expected to persist throughout the initial season, and although readers can consult the manga for spoilers, there is no assurance that each episode will align precisely with the manga.

Fortunately, readers can rely on the confirmed official release details for the upcoming episode at the time of writing, providing some clarity amidst the uncertainty. This article will thoroughly analyze all currently available information for Kaiju No. 8 episode 5, while also offering speculation on what viewers can anticipate from the episode.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5: Release Date and Time

Kafka's secret could come out in Kaiju No. 8 episode 5 (Image via Production I.G) — Kafka’s secret could come out in Kaiju No. 8 episode 5 (Image via Production I.G)

The fifth episode of Kaiju No. 8 will be released at 11PM JST on Saturday, May 11, 2024. It will be available on Saturday, May 11 for most major timezones, although a few minor regions may have to wait until Sunday morning for its release. The exact release time may vary depending on the region and timezone.

The release of Episode 5 is scheduled for the designated times in their respective time zones:

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

Where to Watch Episode 5 of Kaiju No. 8

Kikoru is set to become Kafka and Ichikawa's new ally in Kaiju No. 8 episode 5 (Image via Production I.G) — Kikoru is set to become Kafka and Ichikawa’s new ally in Kaiju No. 8 episode 5 (Image via Production I.G)

According to Crunchyroll’s official website, international viewers can stream the episode as soon as it airs in Japan. However, at the time of writing this article, it seems that Crunchyroll is the only platform offering the anime series for streaming.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 4 Recap

The fourth episode of Kaiju No. 8 opened with Kafka Hibino pushing himself to stay upright and complete the exam. Despite his broken leg making it impossible for him to walk, he enlisted the help of Ichikawa to carry him so they could both continue. Meanwhile, Kikoru displayed her incredible speed by swiftly defeating every Yoju in her path. She ultimately faced and easily defeated the final Honju, bringing an end to the exam.

Despite her efforts, Kikoru was ultimately no match for the new humanoid Kaiju that suddenly appeared. It had emerged from behind the Honu and quickly shot her in the heart. But that was not all – the Kaiju then proceeded to revive all the Yoju that had been killed, even speaking to Kikoru. Despite her attempts to fight back, the Kaiju shot her multiple times before disappearing. This caused Kikoru to briefly flashback to her childhood and her father before returning to the present, determined to continue her fight against the Honju.

Despite her best efforts, she was unable to inflict significant damage and only ended up getting hurt. Just when it seemed like she was about to meet her demise, Kafka stepped in and transformed, ultimately defeating the Honju. He pleaded with Kikoru to keep his abilities a secret, and it was later revealed that thanks to their combined efforts, everyone had survived. The episode concluded with the shocking revelation that the humanoid Kaiju was actually capable of transforming into a human and even worked for Kafka and Ichikawa’s former cleanup crew.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5: Speculating on What’s to Come

After the exam concludes and a formidable antagonist is revealed, episode 5 of Kaiju No. 8 will be filled with events as Kafka, Ichikawa, and Kikoru are quickly recruited into the Kaiju Defense Force. This will likely result in a large portion of the episode being dedicated to their initial training and onboarding, with little action taking place.

Despite this, viewers can anticipate episode 5 to provide further details on the newly introduced humanoid Kaiju and its abilities. Although the creature’s objectives may not be revealed at this time, it is guaranteed that viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the Kaiju’s powers at the very least.