ANIMATION . 2025 . 1h 50m . Japanese . 7.9/10

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon_

In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.

Director Shigeyuki Miya

Starring Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai

7.9/10

Rating

1h 50m

Runtime

2025

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon poster

In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.

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Director

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was directed by Shigeyuki Miya.

Shigeyuki Miya →

Cast

Masaya Fukunishi stars as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice) in Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon.

Masaya Fukunishi →

Year context

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was released 1 year ago in 2025.

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is a Animation, Action, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

CAST (12)

Masaya Fukunishi

Masaya Fukunishi

Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)

Wataru Katoh

Reno Ichikawa (voice)

Fairouz Ai

Kikoru Shinomiya (voice)

Tessyo Genda

Isao Shinomiya (voice)

Kengo Kawanishi

Kengo Kawanishi

Soshiro Hoshina (voice)

Keisuke Komoto

Haruichi Izumo (voice)

Kenta Miyake

Kaiju No. 10 (voice)

Sayaka Senbongi

Sayaka Senbongi

Konomi Okonogi (voice)

Asami Seto

Mina Ashiro (voice)

Yuuki Shin

Iharu Furuhashi (voice)

Shunsuke Takeuchi

Shunsuke Takeuchi

Aoi Kaguragi (voice)

Hiroyuki Yoshino

Hiroyuki Yoshino

Kaiju No. 9 (voice)

CREW

Director

Shigeyuki Miya

Writer

Ichiro Okouchi

STUDIOS (3)

Production I.G Shueisha TOHO

DETAILS

Release

March 28, 2025

Status

Released

Runtime

110 min (1h 50m)

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Rating

7.9/10 (81 votes)

Popularity

10

IMDB

tt35636950

Trailer

Watch on YouTube

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon about?

In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.

How long is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).

Who directed Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was directed by Shigeyuki Miya.

Who stars in Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

The cast of Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon includes Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, Tessyo Genda, Kengo Kawanishi.

What is the rating of Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 81 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Animation Action Science Fiction

KEYWORDS (7)

giant monster compilation based on manga kaiju edited from tv series shounen anime