Kaiju No. 8: Episode 6 – Release Date and Time, Countdown, What to Expect, and More

According to the official website of the anime, episode 6 of Kaiju No. 8 is scheduled to be released on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11PM JST (Japanese Standard Time). Fans are eagerly anticipating the first mission of Kafka and his team, and are curious to see how he will use his skills without relying on his Kaiju powers.

Regrettably, there is currently no reliable spoiler information available for episode 6 of Kaiju No. 8 as of the writing of this article. This pattern is expected to persist throughout the initial season, and while viewers can refer to the manga for potential spoilers, it cannot be guaranteed that each episode will align precisely with the manga.

Fortunately, as of the time this article was written, fans can rely on the officially confirmed release details for the upcoming episode. This article will provide a comprehensive breakdown of all current release information for Kaiju No. 8 episode 6, while also speculating on what viewers can anticipate from the episode.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6 Release Date and Time

Mina and Kafka's relationship is made apparent to others heading into Kaiju No. 8 episode 6 (Image via Production I.G) — Mina and Kafka’s relationship is made apparent to others heading into Kaiju No. 8 episode 6 (Image via Production I.G)

The release of Kaiju No. 8 episode 6 is scheduled for 11PM JST on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The episode will air on Saturday, May 18 in most major timezones, with a few minor regions premiering the episode on Sunday morning. The exact release time may differ depending on the region and timezone.

Kaiju No. 8 episode 6 is scheduled to premiere at the designated times in their respective time zones:

Time zones	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	7AM, Saturday, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	10AM, Saturday, Saturday, May 18, 2024
British Summer Time	3PM, Saturday, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Central European Summer Time	4PM, Saturday, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Indian Standard Time	7:30PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	10PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	11PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	11:30PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6: Where to Watch

Kafka is set to get his first taste of the Defense Force experience in Kaiju No. 8 episode 6 (Image via Production I.G)

As soon as the episode airs in Japan, viewers from around the world can access it on Crunchyroll through the streaming service’s official website. Currently, Crunchyroll is the sole platform offering the anime series for streaming at the time of writing.

Kaiju No. 8: Episode 5 Recap

The fifth episode of Kaiju No. 8 started with Kafka Hibino panicking to Reno Ichikawa about the exam results they received in the mail. Kafka’s face showed a look of shock as he opened his results, leading the scene to switch to the entrance ceremony. It was at this time that Mina Ashiro announced that Kafka had been accepted as a cadet. As she was speaking, Kafka impulsively called out to her and promised to support her, resulting in a punishment but also earning a smile from her.

The scene then transitioned to their initial day of training, during which their intense competitiveness over scores and statistics was revealed. Later that evening, while soaking in the bath, they engaged in a conversation about their motivations for joining the Defense Force, with many citing Mina as their inspiration. Kafka then shared his personal connection with Mina, which sparked envy and resentment among the others. In the meantime, Kikoru and the girls also formed a bond with Mina.

The group’s next few days were captured in a training montage, showcasing Kafka’s apparent improvement and ability to keep up with the others. The sequence concluded with a scene of him studying late at night, leading Hoshina to remind him that sleep is also important. During this conversation, they discussed Kafka’s goals and how they would require him to take Hoshina’s place. The episode then concluded as a Kaiju alert sounded, marking the start of their first mission.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6: What to Expect (Speculative)

Despite joining the Defense Force, Kafka’s role in real-life combat scenarios without his Kaiju powers will be explained in episode 6 of Kaiju No. 8. Fans can also anticipate him primarily assuming a support role, similar to his performance during the second entrance exam, due to his limited combat abilities without his Kaiju form.

Additionally, in Episode 6, viewers can expect to see the return of the unidentified Kaiju that was featured in the previous installment. This Kaiju is believed to be the mastermind behind the recent emergence and attack of Kaijus. The encounter between Kafka and this Kaiju will also lead to their mutual awareness and lay the foundation for future storylines and conflicts.