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May 13, 10:18 AM
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Feb 2018
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apresenta bem o personagem e sua historia
May 14, 7:18 PM
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Jul 2019
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Very good episode, not much happens, but sets up the next episode very well!
May 15, 1:50 PM
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Jul 2015
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I really enjoyed the episode. I’m hyped for the rest!!
May 18, 4:42 PM
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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, 9:54 AM
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ıt was perfect . everything down to the last minute details
May 25, 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, 7:15 AM

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Lol, He become the Kaijuu itself XD
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May 28, 4:36 PM
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May 2019
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great 1st episode tbh
May 31, 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, 10:42 AM
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Oct 2020
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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, 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, 8:43 AM
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Apr 2018
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grt first episode. kinda reminded me of opm
Jun 10, 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, 10:24 PM

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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, 10:50 AM
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Feb 2024
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good first episode , I'm hooked
Jun 15, 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, 4:30 PM
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Apr 2023
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The end was funny as hell
Jun 15, 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, 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, 7:25 AM
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Sep 2020
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Awsome opening song
Jun 22, 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, 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, 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, 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, 3:10 PM
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Jul 2022
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wasn't expecting the tf
Jul 10, 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 18, 2:07 PM

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Apr 2024
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A bit disappointed with the white-haired guy's reaction he didn't seem to be afraid when he saw the kaiju but it was still an awesome first episode
Jul 20, 9:05 AM
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Oct 2023
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Really good ending of episode 1
Jul 22, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 10:52 PM

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Great start to this one! Lmao Kafka becomes a Kaiju!
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Aug 22, 12:38 PM
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May 2024
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Many cool action-scenes
Sep 21, 4:33 PM

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She will move the car. He reeks of kaiju. Upsydaisy.ight little missy. There is some sort of problem. One more chance. Very nice intro.
I guess it started us on episode 3. I thought that was an odd weak intro. This could be really good. We will see.
Now this is the type of intro I was hoping for . There is a special traffic light for this occasion. She is here. It is crumbling buildings. A well placed shot and it explodes. It is raining red already. Woah. He is part of the cleaning crew. The citizens cheer on the heroes. Zero casualties. , come on. When their battle is over, his battle begins. I have already noticed the music and I rarely noticed the music at all. The third division. Ew. I personally would have preferred not to see that, but I’m glad it was pixelated at least. There is currently something to this captin. She has taken down hundreds. He will not! He will never give up. Is it really such a crime to give up? He complains, but he always gets it done well. If only he had passed the test. He thanks a per, a step twords friendship. They are running out of young people and he is old. He could tell he hadn’t truly given up. Oh! Now that is how you do it. Don’t die for nothing, run. He was so close to his high score when they took everything from him. The cat is gone. They have both arrived and speak in unison. He ain’t scared. He can’t move, but a friendship is formed. Yep. A tiger and he survives. He saved someone’s life and looked kool doing it. Enough is enough he can’t keep running from his dream. Sometimes it’s OK to give up, but it’s never OK to lie to yourself. A creature found him. I am frankly not annoyed that they did the same thing emotions into action twice both were great. He is now a monster. He became one. What a fantastic opening episode. I am very much looking forward to this. Choonful Like no other. 5 a secret memory. He will be right there beside her. She is deploying.
Oct 29, 11:14 AM
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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, 6:55 AM
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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.
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