Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6: Release Date, Where To Stream, Expected Plot And More

In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6, Hibino Kafka and Ichikawa Reno embark on their inaugural Defense Force mission. Find out the release date and more here.

By Sneha Sam

Published on May 17, 2024 | 09:25 PM IST | 383.1K

Kaiju No. 8 [Naoya Matsumoto, Production I.G., Toho Animation, Crunchyroll]

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Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6: Release date and where to stream
Expected plot in Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5 recap

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6 is just around the corner, with Hibino Kafka and Ichikawa Reno setting off on their very first mission as Defense Force members. Find out what happens next in the upcoming episode, and keep reading to find out the release date, expected plot, and more.

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Kaiju No. 8 [Naoya Matsumoto, Production I.G., Toho Animation, Crunchyroll]

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6: Release date and where to stream

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6 will be released on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11:00 am JST. Keep in mind that the exact release time can vary depending on individual time zones. Internationally, fans can watch the latestepisodese of the anime on various platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, and Crunchyroll. However, the availability of the episode may differ depending on your region.

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Kaiju No. 8 [Naoya Matsumoto, Production I.G., Toho Animation, Crunchyroll]

Expected plot in Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6

In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6, Kafka and the Defense Force members confront a colossal Kaiju resembling a mushroom capable of spawning smaller mushroom Kaiju. As the battle starts, the Kaiju will likely be releasing toxic spores, and the team will be using protective masks against it.

Mina will arrive at the battlefield wielding a huge gun-like weapon, likely a device of extremely powerful might. Reno also seems to be undergoing some sort of trouble, according to the previews of Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6.

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Kaiju No. 8 [Naoya Matsumoto, Production I.G., Toho Animation, Crunchyroll]

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5 recap

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5 is titled Joining Up! The episode begins with Kafka expressing gratitude to Leno for his support during the exams. However, Reno's perception of Kafka's reliability is challenged when Kafka displays nervousness about receiving his test results. Kafka's anxiety peaks as he imagines himself fighting alongside Mina in the Defense Force. Shortly after, they receive their results and begin opening the envelope.

The scene then shifts to Mina officially appointing Kikoru as a Defense Force member, leaving Kikoru conflicted about Kafka's absence and Mina's praise. As Mina congratulates the members who passed, Kafka arrives at the ceremony, sheepishly apologizing for being late. In a flashback, Mina recalls the committee's initial reluctance to accept Kafka, though Soshiro decides to pass him due to Kafka's humorous personality.

Present-day, Mina reveals Kafka's acceptance as a cadet, which surprises Iharu. A brief, charged moment passes between Kafka and Mina as Kafka loudly addresses Mina informally, inadvertently breaking protocol. Mina orders him to do 100 push-ups, but her hidden smile suggests she's secretly pleased. Soshiro's ulterior motives regarding Kafka's acceptance are hinted at in Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5, with suspicions about Kafka's connection to Kaiju No. 8 lingering.

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The above tweet roughly translates to:

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Episode 6: The Sagamihara Punitive Operation at Dawn
Preview released 💥
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Broadcast and streamed tomorrow, May 18th (Sat) at 11pm!
A special preview will be released at noon! Look forward to it! 👀

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Two months later, the recruits engage in shooting training, with Reno demonstrating significant improvement. Kikoru's exceptional skills overshadow Leno and Iharu's rivalry, further fueled by Aoi and Haruichi's competitive banter. Kafka celebrates his modest progress, comedically sharing his 1% combat power increase with Kikoru. Soshiro bluntly warns Kafka of potential repercussions for his slow progress, dampening his bright mood.

During a communal bath, the recruits share their motivations for joining the Defense Force. Iharu reveals his admiration for Mina, while Kafka shocks his comrades by disclosing his childhood connection to her. As the recruits discuss their aspirations, they end up overheating in the bath, leading to Kikoru and Hakua stumbling upon a comical scene.

In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 5, Kafka ponders Soshiro's warning about his future in the Defense Force. Later that night, Soshiro confronts Kafka about his intentions, advising him to tread carefully in their dangerous line of work. After the recruits have settled in for the night, an alarm signals their first mission: a Kaiju emergence.

For more updates on Kafka’s first mission as an Anti-Kaiju Defense Force cadet in the Kaiju No. 8 anime, tune in to Pinkvilla.

*The release dates and time provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.