

7.924 minSeason 1 • Episode 23
LatestThe Defense Forces suffer severe damage from a fortitude 9.0 Kaiju that appear at the capital.
In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno's determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka's promise to join Mina and protect humanity.
Visual Effects
Kaiju transformations that somehow look both disgusting and cool
Writing
Kafka's inner monologue is comedy gold under pressure
Production
Seamless blend of CGI and 2D during massive-scale battles
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a new wave of 'adult shounen' anime featuring protagonists well past typical teenage age ranges.
The manga's author worked as a hospital cleaner before success, directly inspiring Kafka's dead-end job backstory.
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