How many episodes does Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon have?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has 1 episode.

When did Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon air?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon premiered in Winter 2025.

What genre is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is an Action, Sci-Fi anime.

Is there a sequel to Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?

Yes. The next entry is Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (Summer 2025). The full watch order on this page lists all 4 entries in the franchise.

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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

Name: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi

Kaijuu 8-gou Movie · 怪獣8号第1期総集編

Completed. Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is finished: it aired in Winter 2025 with 1 episode. The story continues in Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (Summer 2025).

Status: Completed
Episodes: 1
Aired: Winter 2025
Average score: 72/100
Popularity in 2025: #123 of 412
Score rank in 2025: #104 of 412

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon synopsis

Compilation movie of Kaijuu 8-gou. 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." With help from his junior colleague Reno Ichikawa, Kafka hides his identity while striving towards his life-long dream of passing the Defense Force exam and standing at Mina's side. But when a mysterious intelligent Kaiju attacks a Defense Force base, Kafka faces a crucial decision in a desperate situation... (Source: Crunchyroll)

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon watch order

All 4 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.

Kaiju No. 8 — Spring 2024, 12 eps
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon — Winter 2025, 1 ep
Kaiju No.8: Hoshina's Day Off — Winter 2025, 1 ep
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 — Summer 2025, 11 eps

Where to watch Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon FAQ

Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon finished?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is finished: it aired in Winter 2025 with 1 episode. The story continues in Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (Summer 2025).
How many episodes does Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon have?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has 1 episode.
When did Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon air?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon premiered in Winter 2025.
What genre is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is an Action, Sci-Fi anime.
Is there a sequel to Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?: Yes. The next entry is Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (Summer 2025). The full watch order on this page lists all 4 entries in the franchise.

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