Just when the new Defense Force members thought that the fight was over after Mina Ashiro killed the main, gigantic monster, the battle just started after it produced a legion of little monstrous creatures. But amid a fight, Takamichi Hodaka appeared, and it looked like he was behind the attack. So, the preview for the upcoming Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7, titled Monster No. 9, reveals the appearance of the mysterious humanoid monster known as Kaiju No. 9.
You can watch the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 trailer below:
The Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 trailer begins with the team operator warning Kikoru Shinomiya that Reno Ichikawa can’t contact Furuhashi’s group. Kikoru then senses the enemy is coming, making Kafka Hibino nervous. The next scene shifts to Takamichi transforming into his monstrous self, Kaiju No. 9, before Reno and Iharu Furuhashi.
Now that even Kikoru, the strongest fighter of the new members, has been defeated, Reno and Iharu are convinced that they’re no chance for them to win against Kaiju No. 9. However, Reno has no plan to give up and asks Iharu to take the monster down together. As Kaiju No. 9 unleashes his true self, with tentacle-like spikes protruding from his back, he wonders if he will keep the Defense Force members alive.
Alternatively, the stills from Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 hint at the intense turn of events about to unfold. Kaiju No. 9 appears in his full terrorizing glory, threatening to start his attack after seeing Reno and Iharu. Iharu looks both serious and sad, probably after facing the humanoid monster. The sun shines on Mina, hinting at a possible positive outcome of their mission.
But before that happens, Reno is seen aiming his gun at someone and is ready for action. Kaiju No. 8 also appears, confirming that Kafka has tapped his monstrous powers to face Kaiju No. 9. For the last still, Kikoru looks surprised, though it remains to be seen what she sees.
You can see the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 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 7
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 will feature the appearance of Kaiju No. 9. By the looks of it, he may probably be introduced as the anime’s main villain. Kaiju No. 9 will attack Reno and Iharu, but Reno will bravely face the monster while protecting Iharu after being severely wounded. However, though Kikoru will guide Reno, he will find himself hanging in the balance.
You can read the Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 synopsis below:
A mysterious humanoid monster suddenly appears and mercilessly attacks Reno and Iharu. Reno bravely stands up to the beast while shielding the mortally wounded Iharu. Reno barely hangs on, relying on information from Kikoru, who had faced the same monster during the selection test but is gradually cornered.
The anime is based on Naoya Matsumoto’s manga of the same title. It started its serialization in July 2020, collected 12 tankobon volumes, and sold over 13 million copies as of April 2024. Viz Media has licensed the manga in English. Production I.G produced its anime adaptation, premiering in April 2024 and releasing six episodes as of this writing.
What date and time will Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 be released?
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 will be released on Saturday, May 25, at 11 PM JST and 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
Kafka may use his Kaiju powers to defeat Kaiju No. 9 after seeing Reno being attacked in Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7. However, it remains to be seen if vice commander Soshino Hoshina will see Kafka’s monstrous ability, knowing the latter suspects something’s different about this new Defense Force cadet.
