Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
怪獣８号 第1期総集編／同時上映「保科の休日」
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-25
Top Cast
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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
Soshiro Hoshina (voice)
Keisuke Komoto
Haruichi Izumo (voice)
Kenta Miyake
Kaiju No. 10 (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Konomi Okonogi (voice)
Asami Seto
Mina Ashiro (voice)
Yuuki Shin
Iharu Furuhashi (voice)
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Aoi Kaguragi (voice)
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Kaiju No. 9 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 91 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 13, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichiro Okouchi
- Original Score
- Yuta Bandoh
- Original Title
- 怪獣８号 第1期総集編／同時上映「保科の休日」
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Production I.G, Shueisha, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya
Ichiro Okouchi, Naoya Matsumoto
Yuta Bandoh
Department Leadership Roster
Shigeyuki Miya
Director
Tomomi Kamiya
Director
Ichiro Okouchi
Screenplay
Yuta Bandoh
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
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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.
Who directed Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was directed by Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya.
Who stars in Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
The principal cast of Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon includes Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai, Tessyo Genda, Kengo Kawanishi.
When was Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon released and how long is it?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon was composed by Yuta Bandoh.
Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon based on a book or true story?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Naoya Matsumoto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).