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| Happy to see that Leno remembered something about Kafka that I had forgotten and that it's actually his inspiration. As they prepare to get to work, some disposal crew members attempt to catch a glimpse of Leno and Kafka in action but are interrupted by another member wondering about someone's whereabouts. Toku speculates that this person is probably hiding in the bathroom again. However, he is proven wrong when the missing member appears, examining the defeated kaijus, unaware of Leno and Iharu's presence. During this, he inadvertently reveals his plan to tire out the defense force using variants that split and regenerate. Leno tries to grasp what he is saying, but Iharu swiftly interrupts and confronts the disguised kaiju. Leno using Kafka's human version as his definition of a great officer is so wholesome. In just seven episodes, their relationship has realistically grown for the better. Iharu's quick return to help Ichikawa spared us from the usual drawn-out scenes of internal turmoil. Animation was great throughout this episode, whether it be the character acting, drawings, or the fights themselves. Easily the best animated episode, up there with episode one. But anyways, damn, Kafka is so badass as a kaiju. I expected him to be overpowered, but I didn't expect the fight to be so one-sided. Kafka doesn’t seem to have taken any damage even after so many slashes. Pretty badass, ngl—sasuga Kaiju No. 8. Soushirou is pretty badass too. I can't wait to see how Kafka gets out of this. |
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| The only reason these guys, Reno and pink haired spiky dude, ended up meeting monster #9 was just for meeting a simple fucking basic reason. First to picture that they aren’t exactly only fodders(the impression of which unfortunately didn’t change much even after this encounter) and secondly, to throw in a flashy entry for our comedy king, Kafka. Have to say though, they did show number 9 as gruesome as they could, with his actions as well as with his words. This guy has a very long future in this series, and I guess for a first showing, they’ve established him as someone who would come time after time and would bring the worst out of these characters. Though again in the end, in the most predictable way Kafka came and stole all the spotlight to himself lol. Now let’s play with this stupid fucking anime troupe where one of these good guys have cornered Kafka, sigh. |
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| Damm man this Kaiju.no 9 is so strong, Reno did his best to stop that monster though. Heck yeah 🔥🔥 Kafka he beat that Kaiju 9 so badly & it's so satisfying, it's a shame he escaped. Vice-captain don't kill him!! Plus, what's with the 92%!!! Power extracted from the suit. VC is also strong as Ashiro-san. The Moment when we all got excited🔥:-  |
Ricky16May 25, 7:42 AM
| Damn. Great episode. Also cliffhanger in the end. |
| Oppai check! 111 cm: Hancock 110 cm: Zoro 100 cm: Robin |
| Episode was fairly predictable as a whole, especially towards the end but I will say, the lighting and atmosphere made it a bit better than the norm. Character designs were not that great as usual but the animation here was one of the better showcases of this series so far, makes sense given the kind of episode it was and the importance of it in the long run. First half dragged for me but it did get a bit more intense in that second half, albeit being a bit formulaic given the demographic targeted and where the manga is releasing in. |
| That was a really good episode, probably the best so far. Obviously Reno and Iharu weren't going to be able to do much against this other humanoid Kaiju but thankfully Kafka showed up and put the beats on him. Kafka's power in his Kaiju form is insane. He almost finished the job but of course got interrupted by members of the Defense Force. That small display of what Hoshina is capable of at the end was cool af so next episode should be another banger. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
| Man I just love the visual effects of 8 so much. Hoshina's here to kick ass or get his kicked. |
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| This episode was ok too. But the first half fight with that kaijuu vs Reno and other guy was boring and dragging for too long. |
My doctor has always told me to smoke. He even explains himself: “Smoke, my friend. Otherwise someone else will smoke in your place.” |
| best episode yet but some scenes have stiff animation though |
| We got a lot of fight scenes with fairly nice animation, though the whole thing other than that still doesn't feel any special compared to previous episodes. Next, I'm excited with Hoshina's action. |
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| Awesome episode. Hoshino san 92% suit power is a hype now! Way to go!! |
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| Damn. These episodes are way too short. After beating up Kaijuu No. 9, Kafka has to go head to head with vice captain Hoshina. Now we have to wait until next week to see if the two of them will end up killing each other off. |
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| The powerlessness Iharu felt when he realized the finger tumor kaiju (or whatever its called) was just toying with them was real. Please tell me Kafka has something up his sleeve/kaiju arm that can handle a close ranged specialist at 92%. Can't help but imagine all the different reactions would be to realizing Kaiju No. 8 has been helping them all this time |
| Reno is trying his best to have Kafka's attitude so Kafka doesn't need to risk transforming all the time. Meanwhile, Iharu is frustrated as he's the one being saved all the time. He returned to save Reno even if it was fruitless until Kaiju No.8 stepped in, and fought Kaiju No. 9 in such spectacular fashion. Calling Kaiju No. 8 Senpai in public, and the other JAKDF members coming to neutralize him was a scenario they wanted to avoid. Though Kafka got away and hit the ground to cover it up, he ends up with his own vice captain, who's adept at neutralizing Kaiju his size. |
Fortress_MaximusMay 25, 3:43 PM
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| Iharu was so desperate to save Reno in this episode. I felt bad for him. Goes to show how outmatched tey were in that fight but thankfully, Kafka came in time and saved them but he failed to kill the other Kaiju because of external interference. And, now Kafka's facing vice-captain, Hoshino alone. Looks like it's gonna be bad for Kafka. Hopefully, he'll get out of there safely. Next episode can't come soon enough. It was an amazing episode. |
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| Decent episode. Iharu and Reno vs. Kaiju no. 9 was a bit too "anime" to my liking. Lots of monologuing with "nakama power" energy. It was too slow and if some of the monologues were cut it definitely would've made the episode more tense. Real shit happened when Kafka showed up. Too bad he didn't get to kill the asshole. That cliffhanger tho. I knew Kafka would eventually fight Hoshina but I didn't think it'd happen so soon. Hyped for the next episode! |
| Oh shit, almost kill the humanoid kaijuu for real. But since he failed to finish the job, Kafka on the pinch since vice captain manage to catch up his ass. This is why he needs to take the kaijuu form seriously, and try to think more accurately, or else more pinch coming to finally pin him down. Or this is the moment Kafka gonna get screwed for real? Another week to wait, huh? Oh well.... |
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| Another episode of peak! Kaiju number 9 was working Iharu and Reno 😭 but at least they held their own and put up a good fight. They both have their own motivations for wanting to be stronger and considering the class of Kaiju they took on as new recruits, they did well. Production IG cooked with the fights as usual. Reno and Iharu abilities looked good and the action felt very fluid. As you’d expect, Kaiju number 9 did overpower them at the end and seeing someone as proud as Reno literally beg for help was tuff. He asked for god or a demon to help, Kafka did him one better. They said the thing! Kafka showing up clearly was not in Kaiju number 9 plans because he was beating his ass lmao. Ofc plot wouldn’t let him finish him off. Now that he knows Kafka’s weaknesses and stuff I imagine next fight is gonna be a lot tighter S/O Kikoru for continuing to be best girl and holding onto Kafka secret as well! Although.. now that he’s fighting Hoshino.. who knows how long it’ll stay secret. Out of the frying pan and into the fire.. Hoshino at 92 percent gonna be insane next week. |
Marinate1016May 25, 11:16 AM
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| I liked every second of it! |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| Good shit, damn to think even k8 couldn't kill k9 damn was hoping to see more of dat battle in the end but I guess I gotta wait. |
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| Lots of hackneyed shounen tropes but... Hoshina is still impressive xD 3/5 |
| Damn, that was cool. But oof, what a cliffhanger. |
| How will Kafka get out of this sticky situation with the vice captain. |
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| I quite enjoyed the encounter with this other humanoid kaiju, I know people are calling him Kaiju #9 but they have yet to call him that in the show so I’m holding off lol. I really do love his design, creepy voice and weird powers, almost reminds me of something I’d see in Resident Evil, and he really gave Iharu and Ichikawa a beatdown, he really was just fucking with them the whole time which is evident by the reveal that there was way more to his powers than what was initially known, this makes me forgive that he gave them time to have a wholesome moment before going for the attack lol. And although Ichikawa took so many hits he’s somehow still alive, I guess that’s because the kaiju was planning to take him alive so once again I can’t really complain, but thankfully Kafka finally arrived and gave this funky kaiju a merciless beatdown, and it looked quite awesome too. And I fucking knew the defense force was interrupt before Kafka could finish the job, so not only did the funky kaiju get away, but now Kafka is facing down Vice-Captain Hoshina and is about to find out why he’s so good, should be exciting but I’m worried for Kafka lol. Edit: turns out the episode title is Kaiju No. 9, so oops, my bad lol, but I guess it’s still true they have not called him that yet |
TheColonel76May 25, 4:06 PM
| This show is on another level without stupid comedy! |
| I wouldn't be surprised if the vice captain turns out to like kafka even more once he realises it's him he's trying to kill. Why does it have to be a second episode in a row to end on a cliffhanger 😭 |
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| Welp, Hosina opened his eyes! |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| is it me or did they really cut back on the retarded attempts at jokes? |
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