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May 15, 2024 1:50 PM
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I really enjoyed the episode. I’m hyped for the rest!!
May 18, 2024 4:42 PM
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Apr 2024
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The everyday life of Kafka is pretty interesting and I love how he got where he is in life and underlie why he tries what he does later. I loved his taking on Reno as a student in the parts and cleanup department and how he treats others
May 19, 2024 9:54 AM
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Apr 2024
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ıt was perfect . everything down to the last minute details
May 25, 2024 7:27 AM
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Mar 2021
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Pretty Solid. Good soundtrack thus far. Nice twist at the ending.
May 27, 2024 7:15 AM

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Feb 2021
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Lol, He become the Kaijuu itself XD
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May 28, 2024 4:36 PM
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May 2019
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great 1st episode tbh
May 31, 2024 10:51 AM
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May 2022
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heard about this from my friends so here I am, I personally dont like the pop? music they play during actions scenes.. other than that not much to talk about the 1st..
strange how she still thinks about him after all that (do such girls exist irl?!) well my OCD thought few things could've been better but what I am most disappointed about was that that is not his permanent form, the poster hints he can revert back welp. Bit curious about his back story as well
Jun 2, 2024 10:42 AM
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I know this theme is not the most original thing or anything but I still loved it.
They executed it pretty well, I suppose. Really enjoyable.


Opening is dope btw.

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Jun 5, 2024 9:12 AM

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Apr 2024
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Fun first episode. A random dude on clean up duty gets to be a Kaiju.
Jun 9, 2024 8:43 AM
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Apr 2018
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grt first episode. kinda reminded me of opm
Jun 10, 2024 10:44 PM
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Mar 2024
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for me, this anime is good, it's all action and comedy, especially in kafka's comedy part, and I don't want to criticize this anime too much, as long as you enjoy watching it.
Jun 12, 2024 10:24 PM

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Nov 2019
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what a start, good art and animation. Kafka had a tough childhood competing to be a hero but failed and is part of the clean up crew. The Kaijuu that he fought came back for him and pulled a parasyte lol the comedy is a little unexpected though.
Jun 13, 2024 10:50 AM
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Feb 2024
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good first episode , I'm hooked
Jun 15, 2024 9:54 AM
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Oct 2021
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great start, glad it didn't take have the season to get to the action
Jun 15, 2024 4:30 PM
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Apr 2023
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The end was funny as hell
Jun 15, 2024 5:50 PM
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Jun 2024
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Really good setup for the rest of the series. Hope it stays good.
Jun 17, 2024 2:50 PM
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Sep 2022
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Bruh, what's that, i read the manga from almost 1 year and it's in a huge low level.
The animation is meh
The main theme is isn't good
The characters designe looks like frogs
If it didn't change i will just continue the manga and drop anime.
I hope it change in the future.
Jun 19, 2024 7:25 AM
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Sep 2020
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Awsome opening song
Jun 22, 2024 8:54 AM

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Jan 2023
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bro imagine being hospitalized and see your superior who's also hospitalized start tweaking and when you check up on him he's a fucking skeleton guy now 😭


Jun 29, 2024 3:45 AM
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Apr 2018
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Lol I could never imagine cleaning those Kaijuu intestines ahaha, Kafka is definitely an interesting character especially for his relationship with Mina, from wanting to fight Kaijus together to just becoming one after being parasitized... and we have Ichikawa who's also very determined to fight Kaiju but just ended in the same field as Kafka, good beginning so far and also impressive animation.
Jun 30, 2024 4:20 PM
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That pilot was certainly unique. The show has a knack for baiting the audience, making you anticipate an out-of-nowhere cliché twist, only to end on an anticlimactic note. Then, just when you least expect it, it flips the script again and reveals the "cliché" plot point, but not in the conventional way you anticipated.

I'm not hooked so to speak, but I'll keep rolling with this for now.
Jul 4, 2024 12:14 PM

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Jun 2022
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Nothing New But Man Some Bits Were Amusing .



Gun Shot Through The Chest , Nice Way To Kill A Giant . Learn AOT , So Much For Your Wire Dance . Well , Done With It Anyway . Next Episode!
Jul 9, 2024 3:10 PM
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Jul 2022
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wasn't expecting the tf
Jul 10, 2024 4:34 PM

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Feb 2018
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Think I would say there was enough in this ep to get me interested.
Kafka seems like a nice guy just trying to help out and get by, then he gets ambushed by one of those things out of nowhere.
With the fact that he has also been transformed into some sort of Kaiju I'm looking forward to see what direction this thing goes.
Jul 20, 2024 9:05 AM
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Oct 2023
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Really good ending of episode 1
Jul 22, 2024 11:11 PM

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May 2018
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when the girl is stronger than the boy xD
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Jul 24, 2024 9:46 PM
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Dec 2018
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I knew kafka wasn't going to be bitch made, but that dudes got alot going on.
Jul 24, 2024 9:47 PM
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Dec 2018
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Call me boring, but I could actually enjoy watching this even if it was just about the Clean-Up-Corps.
I thought the effort that was made in creating the industry of dealing with the aftermath of a Kaiju-Attack was pretty creative and fun^^
@Merve2Love i agree, there is something really interesting about someone just living their life while the madness happens around them.
Jul 27, 2024 8:22 AM

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uh damn, did the one who convert him into kaiju still live?
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Aug 1, 2024 2:14 PM
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Oct 2020
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A well balanced first episodes that makes me want to keep watching the show.
Aug 7, 2024 7:10 AM
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I found the first episode of Kaiju No. 8 to be a strong introduction to a captivating world. The episode effectively established the core premise, introduced intriguing characters, and set the stage for an exciting adventure.

Here's a breakdown of what I liked:

Engaging premise: The concept of a world battling giant monsters while following the journey of a man who becomes one is undeniably appealing.
Strong character development: Kafka Hibino's character arc was well-established, and his internal conflict between his dreams and reality was relatable.
Visually stunning: The animation was impressive, especially during the action sequences. The Kaiju designs were also unique and intimidating.
Intriguing world-building: The episode offered glimpses into the world's structure, the Defense Force's role, and the overall atmosphere of a society living under the threat of Kaiju.
Overall, the first episode of Kaiju No. 8 successfully captured my attention and left me eager to see how the story unfolds. It's a promising start to what could be a fantastic series.
Aug 7, 2024 12:12 PM
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Feb 2020
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What the heck....What is seriously wrong with IG? Why can't they make their animes more modern looking?

Why the hell their art & animation choices remain stuck in mid-2000s? Their every other show remind me of suspense thriller shows of 2000s like Death Note or even their own Psycho-Pass.

Why can't they make shows appear more modern with more finesse.
Aug 7, 2024 10:52 PM

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Mar 2015
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Great start to this one! Lmao Kafka becomes a Kaiju!
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Aug 22, 2024 12:38 PM
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May 2024
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Many cool action-scenes
Oct 29, 2024 11:14 AM
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May 2023
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Very good first episode, I really like the animation although certain parts show that they sacrifice quality for fluidity I think but it still looks not bad at all, poor Kafka... he manages to muster up the courage to try again to join the defense squads but it seems that he is going to be hunted by these haha, but clearly he is not going to die... the typical one where they hunt him and capture him to study him without killing him, he ends up collaborating with them or not... we'll see
Good detail that neither of the two (Kafka and Mina) forgot but it is clear that they have some resentment/sorrow or shame... I think it is not necessary to mention which is which.
A Kaijuu was looking for him... interesting, in time they will tell why him? with what objective? etc

PS: Very good Soundtracks

PS2: Yes Ichikawa... it shows that you are not interested in Kafka entering the defense division haha
Nov 19, 2024 6:55 AM
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Oct 2024
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Eh. I've watched a few more episodes ahead and things gelled a bit more but on its own this episode did not sell me enough on the premise. It feels like a lot of fat from the manga (this is purely a vibe, I've not read it) could've been cut to move some of episode 2 into episode 1 for a punchier start.
Dec 17, 2024 5:41 PM
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Jul 2021
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really intrigued me so far. strong start to a series It relates so well your dreams vs reality thing.
Jan 5, 1:23 PM

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Feb 2018
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Kafka got that hero vibe but still a diamond in the rough. Ichikawa is a real bro for trusting him even after seeing in his new form lol..Mina is also pretty badass!
Jan 5, 5:04 PM
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Dec 2024
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very interesting, im excited to see how or why he failed the exam to be on the defense force.
Jan 8, 9:33 AM
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Jan 2022
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fun to see this animated after reading the manga
Jan 17, 9:52 AM
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Aug 2019
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It felt like a movie scenario tbh the animation is nice and I like it a lot also they made the outro music just too great to skip I think this one would be a nice watch.

I disliked the end a bit tough with the whole thing we choose you because you re the mc but it s not a bad thing in the end I guess and we ll probably will get some more depth to that soon.
Feb 18, 3:36 PM
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I'm fairly new to anime so I've only watched stuff that has seemed interesting to me or came highly recommended so I don't really end up watching a lot of anime that sucks, and I'll take that miracle. More surprising though: I haven't seen a lot of "just okay" anime and this was the first time I've felt that way about one in a long time. I'm sure it takes its time to cook. I've found reasons to keep going with anime that starts slow or tonally hasn't built itself up yet. but I just don't have strong feelings for or against this. I'm sure I would have enjoyed this a lot more as a kid or teen and maybe I'll finish this season one day
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