The previous episode of Kaiju No. 8 was intense, with Vice Captain Soshiro Hoshina’s fight against the gigantic Kaiju No. 10. But just as the Defense Force members thought they had defeated the monster, a flying Kaiju was about to detonate a massive bomb with the destructive force of a nuclear weapon. As everyone was already exhausted and no one could deal with that big of an explosive, Kafka Hibino took it upon himself and transformed into Kaiju No. 8. As this naturally ended with his capture, the preview for Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11, titled Captured Monster No. 8, shows the appearance of the Defense Force Director General Isao Shinomoya as he confronts Kafka while being in captive.
You can watch the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 trailer below:
As released by the anime’s official website, the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 trailer begins with Kafka being held prisoner by the Defense Force. With the revelation that he’s a kaiju, Mina Ashiro tells him he must leave the facility.
He marches in front of his former comrades, while Reno Ichikawa declares his belief that Kafka will be back.
Isao then takes the scene as he walks with a group of soldiers wearing gas masks, with some aiming their guns at Kafka. The general stresses that Kafka is a monster and no longer human, while his daughter, Kikoru Shinomiya, reveals that he still wants to believe in Kafka. But amid the threat, Kafka swears that he will return as a member of the Defense Force again.
Alternatively, the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 stills begin with a gloomy Kafka as he spends his time in the Defense Force’s prison. Reno and Iharu Furuhashi both look sad after what happened to Kafka. By the looks of it, they aren’t the only ones affected by their fellow member’s captive, as Hoshina seems to reflect on the events of that night.
Kikoru also expresses her sentiments about Kafka’s capture. Mina can’t seem to believe that Kafka is a monster as she captures him herself. In the last still, Isao looks determined to have Kafka detained, appearing furious at knowing that Kafka is Kaiju No. 8.
You can see the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 stills below:
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Defense Force 3rd Unit ©Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha / Production I.G
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Defense Force 3rd Unit ©Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha / Production I.G
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Defense Force 3rd Unit ©Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha / Production I.G
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Defense Force 3rd Unit ©Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha / Production I.G
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Defense Force 3rd Unit ©Naoya Matsumoto / Shueisha / Production I.G
What to Expect from Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 will see Isao handling Kafka's case after he is taken into custody. He will order the Third Division to transfer Kafka to the headquarters. His capture will continuously torment Kafka, who thinks he has betrayed his comrades after transforming into Kaiju No. 8 in front of everyone. But amid the transfer, Mina will break her silence and talk to Kafka.
You can read the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 synopsis below:
Kafka is finally revealed to be Kaiju No. 8 and is taken into custody, and is ordered by Shinomiya Isao, head of the Japan Defense Force, to be transferred to the headquarters facility. With his dream of joining the defense force shattered, Kafka is tormented by the guilt of having betrayed his comrades. As the transfer mission proceeds in a tense atmosphere, Mina, who is left alone with Kafka, suddenly breaks her silence.
The anime is based on Naoya Matsumoto’s manga of the same title. It has been serialized since July 2020 and has collected 12 tankobon volumes as of April 2024. Viz Media has licensed the manga in English. As of April 2024, the manga had over 13 million copies in circulation. Production I.G produced its anime adaptation, premiering in April 2024 and releasing 10 episodes.
What date and time will Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 be released?
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 is set to be released on Saturday, June 22, at 11 PM JST. It will then stream internationally on Crunchyroll.
For other release times based on your region, you can check the list below:
7 AM Pacific Daylight Time
10 AM Eastern Daylight Time
3 PM British Summer Time
4 PM Central European Summer Time
7:30 PM Indian Standard Time
10 PM Philippine Standard Time
11 PM Japanese Standard Time
11:30 PM Australia Central Standard Time
With the big reveal of Kafka’s monstrous side in the previous episode, fans must see what will happen next to their favorite kaiju. Though manga readers already know what will happen here, anime-only fans are in for a big treat.
