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

The official website for Kaiju No. 8 has announced that episode 8 will be released on Saturday, June 1, 2024 JST at 11PM Japanese Standard Time. As fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between Kafka and Hoshina, they are scouring for any reliable spoilers they can find.

Regrettably, as of the writing of this article, there is no reliable spoiler information available for episode 8 of Kaiju No. 8. This pattern is expected to persist throughout the initial season, and although readers can refer to the manga for potential spoilers, there is no assurance that each episode will align precisely with the source material.

Fortunately, readers can rely on verified official release information for the upcoming episode as of this article’s publication. This article will thoroughly analyze all currently available release information for Kaiju No. 8 episode 8 and offer speculation on what to anticipate from the episode.

Kaiju No. 8 episode 8 release date and time

Hoshina could potentially kill Kafka in Kaiju No. 8 episode 8 (Image via Production I.G)

The highly anticipated episode 8 of Kaiju No. 8 will be released at 11PM JST on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The episode will also air on Saturday, June 1, in most major timezones, while a few minor regions will have the episode airing on Sunday morning. The exact release time may vary depending on the region and timezone.

The release of Episode 8 is scheduled for the following times in their respective time zones:

Time zones	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	7AM, Saturday, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	10AM, Saturday, Saturday, June 1, 2024
British Summer Time	3PM, Saturday, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Central European Summer Time	4PM, Saturday, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Indian Standard Time	7:30PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	10PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	11PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	11:30PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024

Where to Watch Episode 8 of Kaiju No. 8

Kafka will likely fight on the defensive in Kaiju No. 8 episode 8 in an attempt to not harm Hoshina (Image via Production I.G)

According to the official website of the streaming service, the international audience can stream the episode on Crunchyroll as soon as it airs in Japan. At the time of writing this article, it seems that Crunchyroll is the sole platform offering the anime series for streaming.

Recap of Episode 7 of Kaiju No. 8

The seventh episode of Kaiju No. 8 opened with a quick recap of the current situation, followed by Ichikawa and Furuhashi’s encounter with the articulate humanoid Kaiju. The Kaiju revealed that it had blocked all forms of communication and restricted entry and exit to the area without its consent. It then launched an attack on Furuhashi, targeting him first. However, Ichikawa was able to evade its strikes with the help of Kikoru’s information and instructed Furuhashi to flee and seek assistance.

Despite initially turning back, he eventually returned just in time to save Ichikawa from a potentially fatal attack. However, the Kaiju managed to gain the upper hand, catching Ichikawa off guard and leaving him riddled with holes. In desperation, Furuhashi prayed to any divine or demonic being for someone to save his friend. His prayers were answered when Kafka arrived, transformed and ready to help.

After ensuring Ichikawa’s safety, Kafka unleashed a series of devastating blows on the Kaiju, nearly obliterating it with a final powerful punch. Just as he was about to destroy the exposed core, Defense Force soldiers intervened. Seizing the opportunity, the Kaiju fled, mocking No. 8 for his human-like behavior and vowing to triumph in their next encounter. The episode concluded with Soshiro Hoshina finding Kafka before he could revert to his human form.

What to Expect from Episode 8 of Kaiju No. 8 (Speculative)

In the last episode, Kafka’s rivalry with Kaiju was established, making it likely that their next encounter will be featured in episode 8 of Kaiju No. 8. However, before that happens, the focus will be on the imminent battle between Kafka (as Kaiju No. 8) and Hoshina, who is determined to defeat him.

Similarly, Episode 8 is expected to be filled with action as the fight between the two will likely make up about half of the episode’s duration. The second half, on the other hand, will be more subdued as it provides updates on Ichikawa and Furuhashi, while also laying the groundwork for the upcoming action in the series.