Forum SettingsEpisode Information
Forums
New
What did you think of this episode?
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Pages (3) « 1 [2] 3 »
May 18, 7:37 PM

Offline
Feb 2019
1680
Kafka's the one knowledgeable about kaiju's, that's who. and maybe ichikawa too, but kafka's far more knowledgeable than him.
May 18, 7:39 PM
Offline
Jan 2024
2
i woved itouhg,jghflg;utgl;uiytluf
May 18, 8:10 PM
Trickster

Offline
Jun 2011
2105
I really enjoyed seeing how the military operates and how they handle evacuations, as well as the prep before the battle. Seeing Mina in action was really cool too.

The best part was when Kafka is able to use his prior knowledge from being a cleaner to find the yoju's core. He can still provide support without directly fighting.

Also, can't forget about the cougar checking out the rookies. Cougar tomboys are a blessing.
May 18, 8:17 PM
Offline
Mar 2019
9597
The Kaijuu looked like big ugly mushrooms on legs.
May 18, 8:27 PM
John Titor

Offline
Jul 2017
1419
Kafka's ability of being able to find weak points reminded me of Nanami's from JJK, albeit Nanami's is a bit faster (and more convoluted).

Mina shooting also reminded me of Eva 01 shooting the octahedron shaped angel.
Mi música chiptune (auténtica, no fakebit) / My chiptune music (real, no fakebit)
YouTube
Battle of the Bits
SoundCloud
May 18, 8:38 PM

Offline
Jul 2016
8682
Was Mina showing off with those additional shots because Kafka was looking? I think she was.

Enjoyable episode. It was nice to see Kafka putting his vast knowledge of Kaiju anatomy into good use. In the end, I think he ended up being more relevant to the mission than most of the recruits.
Also comedy was less predominant this time but maybe it was because Kafka had less screen-time.
May 18, 8:39 PM

Offline
Jun 2012
93
Everyone gets a little praise this episode, lol.

Maybe Mina could have aimed for the main body some more with those last two shots? Lets less yoju spill out the carcass.

That cliffhanger though. Looking forward to next week.
Get excited, I suppose.
May 18, 8:51 PM

Offline
Jan 2017
484
I think at this point of time, Kafka should really prove to the Defense Force his usefulness and "loyalty" as that might help him save face once he's found out to be a Kaiju in the future. Obviously his deeds and true motives will be questioned by then and these kind of crucial encounters with the enemy will be very important for the military's judgment on him. So him finding the Yonju's weakness was superbly awesome as it was necessary for him to do as well, it almost made me tear up haha!
Anyways, it's amusing to see Kikuru get flustered everytime Kafka praises him, like a maiden in love lol. And I'm so glad that Reno was getting acknowledgement from Hoshina as being the second best in the new recruits. Aoi and Iharu tandem was also pleasing to watch, along with Mina's demonstration of her power.
But of course all the commotion won't be complete without the appearance of the "clean-up crew" Kaiju, right?
May 18, 10:27 PM
Offline
Oct 2019
7468
Here we go First Mission!
Kafka fighting Kaiju with his own way, all those hard work and experice from cleaning service finally paid off, KNOWLEDGE!!

Damn Captain Ashiro goes PEW PEW PEW!!

I see, Vice Captain Hoshino is the new Levi.


Oh god damn the cliffhanger!!
May 18, 11:19 PM

Offline
Jul 2008
11091
Of course it couldn't be that easy....here comes number 9.
May 18, 11:51 PM

Offline
Aug 2019
3131
Kafka is helping them in his own way with his knowledge and experience with Kaijus! We love to see it. I also like how talented the new recruits are!
May 19, 12:04 AM
Offline
May 2024
77
i still very much like the series and where its going
May 19, 12:04 AM
Offline
May 2024
77
i still very much like the series and where its going
May 19, 12:44 AM
Offline
Dec 2022
2115
The new recruits out for their first mission. They are up against a giant fungal type kaiju. Kafka sees how Captain Ashino performs in the battle.
May 19, 12:47 AM
Offline
Jun 2012
1132
That look on your face


When you see...
Mad cougar workplace sexual harassment.

Mod Edit: Removed images; posts must not contain more than one screenshot.
KayKimiiMay 20, 1:33 PM
May 19, 2:52 AM
Offline
Nov 2022
53
I’m really wondering where this series is going.
May 19, 4:54 AM

Offline
Jul 2016
3160
Reply to Seb87
I’m really wondering where this series is going.
@Seb87

Nowhere and I am enjoying the ride
May 19, 5:03 AM
Offline
Dec 2020
137
kafka needed a reality check lol
seems like reno improving at such a fast pace is a surprise to everyone
really good episode, we get to see more of their combat power and the friendly rivalry between the rookies

that other shifter guy is a bit too arrogant tho, he unveiles his true self waay too easily. bet he thinks he can just kill everyone who sees him
May 19, 5:51 AM

Offline
Jul 2013
9469
How long has the kaiju been around? Cause at some point they'd have to start actively hunt them down instead of waiting for them to attack which they do whenever, wherever. I wanna see Kafka fight that other humanoid kaiju so bad.
May 19, 6:01 AM

Offline
Dec 2013
15092
Kafka did some good work with his analysis of the corpses. Hoshina telling him that he's done fine work had me smiling.

Mina is a real powerhouse with her 96%. That is just insane!

The cliffhanger desperately made me want to watch more. Next week can't come soon enough for me.
May 19, 6:53 AM
Offline
May 2016
2
I love the music in this series. I really hope we get an OST after this season. The Yoju swarm scene music is amazing.
May 19, 7:18 AM

Offline
Nov 2020
911
The question is, maybe I don't remember something, where do these Kaiju come from? I mean, why isn't anyone even talking about it? they should probably know because it's hard to miss something as big as in this episode xD What also annoys me is that, as usual in this type of shounen, the MC and his friends are so much in the foreground, it seems as if there's nothing specific in front of them it was in this army xD
3/5
May 19, 7:35 AM
Offline
Apr 2022
77
Kafka did a good job, but it's strange that they didn't think to have someone examining the Kaiju corpses in the forces before.
May 19, 7:38 AM

Offline
Jul 2022
887
An action-packed episode! Kafka has proven to be a valuable asset to the defense force. I like that even though he's not as strong in his human form, he uses all his knowledge to keep up. Kafka's companions have also shown their growth, and I was surprised that the second captain acknowledged Reno, even considering him as potentially becoming one of the strongest alongside Kikoru.

Things are getting serious now with the appearance of the infiltrated Kaiju.
May 19, 8:09 AM

Offline
May 2021
59839
I know Kafka's gonna end up transforming anyways, but I'm glad we get to see him put his previous knowledge as a cleaner to use here. It's like we're getting the best of both worlds here; him as an underdog and as the Kaiju no. 8.

Also cool to have the FMC be the OP one and the MC be, publically at least, the weaker one.





May 19, 9:15 AM
๐ŸฅŠ CHAMPION ๐ŸฅŠ

Offline
Apr 2016
23907
First battle for the rookies and final surprise!!!
kekeke
May 19, 9:57 AM
Offline
Mar 2018
487
Nice episode! I enjoyed the action (particularly Mina and the vice captain's little demonstrations) and the small character moments, like when Kikoru blushed after Kafka cheered her on, or when Kafka found out the monsters' weak point and the stuff about their reproductive organs, too.

I'm looking forward to the next episode! The scary guy at the end is creepy.
May 19, 11:32 AM

Offline
Dec 2020
405
"Yosh Ikuzeee"
*starts climbing down, gahaha everyday Kafka lol moment

Kikoru got butterflies hearing Kafka's compliments hehe. The last dialogue she said out of embarrassment was really cute ngl. Reno development goin' splendidly. And redhead gettin' jealous as usual. Anddd they didn't disappoint me Mina's sniping hell yeah. I got the exact goosebumps when reading manga. Specially her thinkin' and monologuing about Kafka, that was a W adaptation no cap. Very glad I am. Hope they keep up the good adaptation throughout the arc as well as the whole season
May 19, 11:36 AM
Offline
May 2019
1
It's really good. Can't wait for the next episode.
May 19, 1:26 PM
Offline
Mar 2021
3
bnvvbvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
May 19, 3:29 PM
Pirate King
Offline
Feb 2021
600
Well good thing I’m caught up in the manga, I couldn’t take all these cliff hangers that are going on here in this adaptation ๐Ÿ˜… though that being said what a great episode. It’s officially Kafka’s first mission and even though he can’t do much he still helped out the Defense force by telling them about the Kaiju’s weak points after investigating. Looking forward to next weeks episode
May 19, 4:24 PM
Offline
Jan 2017
1106
Kafka's wacky misadventures continue as he embarks on his first official mission. For an action-packed episode, the pacing is surprisingly slow. The new recruits have adapted to military protocol and do their best to follow orders.

This episode also does a pretty good job at showing Kafka's resourcefulness outside of actual combat, as his observations on kaiju physiology help the defense force find possible weakness. Unfortunately, just when it looks like he will go through this mission without having to transform, a new enemy enters the battlefield.
May 19, 6:18 PM
Offline
Jun 2013
2961
Kikoru heart race reaction is no surprise with her daddy issues. I also loved when kafka instead of doing epic jump off building was like fuck that imma take it slow. was not expecting cougar mode to show up. Nice to see human kafka be useful by using research instead of just using his kaiju mode. It was coo to see some of the vice captains power.
May 19, 7:45 PM

Offline
Mar 2021
406
"Remember to have fun, kids!" Spoken like a true vice-captain XD

That opening scene lmao—never really considered a scenario where someone in one of those crammed transport vehicles gets motion sick. Of course it's the old guy tho, and Kikoru was right across from him. It would've been funny if he actually did throw up on her, as karma for her flipping over his car.

Everyone's wearing a full gas mask except for the main characters, which is how you know they're important :P
May 19, 11:34 PM
Offline
Jan 2023
701
Awww heck nahhh dat other kaiju guy at the end ๐Ÿ’€
May 20, 1:32 AM

Offline
Jul 2014
749
Yea Ichikawa is screwed up now, there is no way he can beat that alien from last time. I guess we'll see now a Kaiju vs Kaiju transformation if Kafka comes and rescue him
May 20, 2:39 AM

Offline
Sep 2014
4861
I have to say I really like this show at this point. The characters are interesting and their dynamics are as well.

It reminds me a bit of Owari no Seraph early on.

Cougar mode lmao
"This emotion is mine alone.
It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica.
May 20, 2:53 AM
Offline
Feb 2015
461
Kikoru and Ichikawa may become the next prodigy team member, funny that ichikawa motivation to be stronger is for Kafka don't need to transform. Kafka have the knowledge of Kaiju but can he even fight ?, meanwhile Mina combat power is 96% unleashed, damn
May 20, 7:08 AM
Offline
Jun 2019
102
baller baller baller
May 20, 8:39 AM
Offline
Feb 2024
1
Excited for the next fight with Mushroom guy
May 20, 9:32 AM
Offline
Nov 2022
1109
Mina is very cheated xd
May 20, 9:36 AM

Offline
Nov 2012
5802
Great ep, I remember really loving the manga at this point, I feel like this season will catch up to where I got to tho as I don't remember much further ahead than this already.
I have a third testicle that gives me psychic powers
May 20, 1:22 PM

Offline
Sep 2015
619
I really like Hoshina
I'm hoping to see him do a major fight at one point cuz the way he killed that monster was epic

Still interested to see how will we be able to see the kaiju form of Kafka show up in this mission
May 21, 4:13 AM
Offline
Feb 2022
94
fantastic and thrilling now they have met another intelligent kaijuu in human disguise I hope Ren and iharu doesn't die although I doubt it would happen, can't wait for the next episode.
May 21, 4:14 AM
Offline
Feb 2022
94
Reply to IzanaSolos
Our Kafka and Kikoru have officially become friends. Also, lol, they are too tsundere for each other.

The bus heading to the monster's location carries the newly-appointed defense force members. As they settle in and prepare for their first mission, Soshiro reminds them of their duty. At the base, Leno and Kafka examine the monster they are tasked with eliminating and are impressed by its size. Nearby, Soshiro briefs the rookies on the monster’s status and their tasks. He informs them that Mina is leading another squad to handle the base monster, so the rookies will only need to deal with the smaller threats. Before they depart, he wishes them the best. Kafka then has a final conversation with Leno, expressing his excitement to start the mission, and Leno shows his support. With that, Kikoru leaps ahead of Kafka, ready for action.

Kikoru flexing like the chadette she is. She looks so good all suited up. But man, Ichikawa is doing his best so Kafka isn't forced to transform. Such a great bro. I do like that Kafka doesn't just rely on his Kaiju powers and instead uses his experience from being in the clean-up crew and studying. Other fighters were probably too grossed out to dive inside the corpses. I also wanted a badass moment from Soushirou, and damn, did it deliver. Also didn't expect the Kaiju No.9 to show up this early. Again, phenomenal episode animation-wise. It's the main thing the show has to offer, so I'm glad they're delivering. Though I am kinda sad they're starting to use CG for the kaiju, it was inevitable so whatever,

There he is again... the Kaiju No.9 is finally making his move.
@IzanaSolos kaijuu no. 9 you guys have already named it already huh
May 21, 7:07 AM

Offline
Oct 2016
229
Very decent episode. Love seeing Kafka use the skills he has to be helpful without relying on his transformation. However, it looks like the threat will escalate like crazy in the next episode, so we might get another Kaiju No. 8 sighting. (7/10)
May 21, 2:48 PM

Offline
Feb 2016
108
This is war. I hope Ren and the shark-teeth boy will be ok.
May 21, 3:25 PM

Offline
Nov 2009
3419
LOL

"Abnormal reading, heart rate increasing"

Kikoru got excited from being praised by Kafka.

Kikoru's pretty much a Tsundere, LOL

(don't disappoint me you 1% weaking, but I am extremely happy when you're nice to me)

.

And ichikawa came across one of the evil Humanoid-Kaijus.

Wonder how they'll escape or defeat the Kaijurian (yup, I made up a word for humanoid-kaiju)

But from past episode, I think Kafka will show up again as Kaijuman to beat the Kaijurian. And his identity will also be revealed to that other dude, just like he did with Kikoru.
Nothing Written Here But Us Anime Bunnies *boing boing boing*
May 21, 5:07 PM
Offline
Sep 2022
120
the sound design is so bad, its clearly targeted towards teenage americans.

I am enjoying this show but the beat that was playing when the kaiju were marching was painful and the audio balancing when the characters are talking is awful.
May 21, 9:35 PM
Offline
May 2024
39
Mina with 96% CP dealt over 99% of team damage vs giant honju boss
yet still how to defeat those little mushroom offsprings?
Pages (3) « 1 [2] 3 »

More topics from this board

» Jump Festa 2025

_MushiRock11_ - Dec 21

3 by Dan_ALves »»
Dec 22, 5:15 AM

» Season 2

_MushiRock11_ - Aug 5

8 by SecretTechnique »»
Dec 21, 11:09 PM

Poll: » Kaijuu 8-gou Episode 4 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 )

Ricky16 - May 4

223 by LFC123 »»
Dec 18, 9:06 PM

Poll: » Kaijuu 8-gou Episode 10 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

IzanaSolos - Jun 15

260 by JavanyXD »»
Dec 18, 10:28 AM

Poll: » Kaijuu 8-gou Episode 7 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )

IzanaSolos - May 25

179 by JavanyXD »»
Dec 17, 8:46 PM
Itโ€™s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login