Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
2025, Japanese. Directed by Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Kamiya.
In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shigeyuki MiyaDirector
- Tomomi KamiyaDirector
- Masaya FukunishiKafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8 (voice)
- Wataru KatohReno Ichikawa (voice)
- Fairouz AiKikoru Shinomiya (voice)
- Tessyo GendaIsao Shinomiya (voice)
- Kengo KawanishiSoshiro Hoshina (voice)
- Keisuke KomotoHaruichi Izumo (voice)
- Kenta MiyakeKaiju No. 10 (voice)
- Sayaka SenbongiKonomi Okonogi (voice)
- Asami SetoMina Ashiro (voice)
- Yuuki ShinIharu Furuhashi (voice)
- Shunsuke TakeuchiAoi Kaguragi (voice)
- Hiroyuki YoshinoKaiju No. 9 (voice)
Details
- Released
- 28 March 2025
- Original title
- 怪獣８号 第1期総集編／同時上映「保科の休日」
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ichiro Okouchi
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What Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is based on
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon: quick answers
Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon on?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
If you liked Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, try Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation, EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)², GANTZ:O.
Who directed Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025) was directed by Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya and stars Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai.
What is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon based on?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is adapted from a manga.