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Jun 1, 3:07 PM

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When kafka's Kaijuu self was pissing out of his nipples after watching hishino fight the air I laughed out loud

fantastic episode

kikoru is so cute too.

4/5


Jun 1, 3:07 PM
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The fight with Hoshina and Kafka was so lit man Production I.G is really doing this show so much justice man I love it, the fight was so fluid and Hoshina’s skill number 6 was such a cool thing to see animated🔥🔥

Bro I’m caught up with the manga but I deadass have no fucking clue who that red kaiju is who pulled up at the end of the episode so I guess I’m definitely gonna be surprised by next weeks episode haha😭

It was such a wholesome moment with the cadets when Kafka got promoted to an officer like guys I’ll tell you rn that the Kaiju No. 8 cast is one of the most realest ppl there that you can’t hate their just nice ass ppl like how this episode showed us🥹🥹🥹
Jun 1, 3:15 PM
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Everything about this series so far has been amazing. No real disappointments from me. The battle sequence in Eps 8 was fantastic. Interesting to learn about Kaiju no. 9 eating others to take over their bodies. Gives Cell vibes.
Jun 1, 3:33 PM
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it felt a bit rushed
Jun 1, 3:39 PM

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that Coala beer mug in the style of Corona
real cathartic calm before the storm shit about to hit the fan kind of feel ep
Jun 1, 4:08 PM

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We got Daddy Hoshina this episode🥹
@rinnmakesmusic I'm not ok, he's so sexyyyyyyyyyy
Jun 1, 4:47 PM
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The comedy in this anime never fails. They always know how 2 make u laugh. The Vice Captain is really strong with or without his suit. He finally became a full fledged officer.
Jun 1, 5:06 PM

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It's a miracle that Kafka survived that fight. The vice-captain is no joke.

It was funny how Reno was so close to revealing Kafka's identity. Luckily, Iharu is so gullible.

It's nice that Hoshina has some faith in Kafka. He will definitely bring 110% of his 1% combat power!
Jun 1, 5:16 PM
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Am I the only one who’s audio was messed up and offset
Jun 1, 5:41 PM

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pretty good episode. hoshina vs kafka was well done, the blue vs purple looked cool and i liked the camera movement as well. interesting seeing kafka/kaijuu no.8 and hoshina's dynamic knowing they fight and are friendly otherwise. also kafka one step closer to mina.
Jun 1, 5:50 PM
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Hoshina and Kafkas fight was nice but I hoped Hoshina would do more damage every fight this far been too one sided.
Still Hoshina is the best male character of the series and only behind Shinomiya for me.
Also the smile in the end for Mina when she honoured Kafka was nice
@Macha_Chele I mean it was established at the exams or whatever that Kaiju no 8's level was monstroulsy high. I'm surprised Hoshina could keep up honestly, Kafka is incredibly strong in his Kaiju form. I can see embers of influence of One Punch Man with this manga among other influences, so that's not suprising. Still Hoshina is great, he could definitely kill Kafka if Kafka got lazy.

Great episode. I never really got the hate for Kafka he's a solid character, I love how he's both mature and incredibly goofy/caring like a young dad. Hoshina's dynamic with him is more interesting than Mina at the moment to be honest. Mostly because Mina's kind of in her own world at the moment.
Jun 1, 5:56 PM
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the final was hype
Jun 1, 6:27 PM

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Both the vice-captain and Kaiju No. 9 are seriously intimidating for entirely different reasons. Khafka is in some serious trouble if things continue as is.
Jun 1, 6:31 PM
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As expected from Prod.IG, the visual of the fight still consistently good. Glad to know Kafka manage to escape, but for how long he decided to run away from the vice captain hunt while trying to hunt those humanoid kaijuu around down as well? At least he got that promotion tho, that's the point of this arc, right? Oh Kaijuu no.9 also getting the recognition as well, getting hype by how the sky kaijuu also having those humanoid leader too. What number it receives?

Kikoru tsundereness still doin great combo with all Kafka banter, and don't forget how she always saved his ass from getting revealed especially from Iharu suspiciousness. Its all good then....

Wonder what will happening next?
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Jun 1, 6:56 PM
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The Hoshina fight scene was intense, very clever of Kafka to get Hoshina to predict where Hoshina was going to strike next and stop the attack.

Nice comradery in the celebration too, with Kafka finally being a full fledged officer thanks to his knowledge. A great payoff for him after the first mission.

Can't wait for what comes next, the air raid attack introduces a brand new enemy that's really fun to watch.
Jun 1, 6:58 PM
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This may be the calm before the storm, everyone laughing & joking together.
Jun 1, 7:09 PM
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Oh shit Kaiju No. 10 🔥🔥🔥
Jun 1, 7:47 PM

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each of the last few episodes has really elevated my opinion of this anime! a few weeks ago i probably would've said it's so-so, but i'm really starting to enjoy it more than i thought.
Jun 1, 8:43 PM

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I wonder if Hoshina suspects that Kafka and Kaiju No. 8 are related somehow as he felt the fight was off and noticed No. 8 went for his weapon instead of his face, and also because Hoshina soon promoted him. I'm also thinking Hoshina will keep an eye on Kafka on the upcoming kaiju fight which, based on the comments here, is No. 10.
Jun 1, 8:51 PM
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Jun 1, 9:03 PM

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Great episode.

Only quip is the end of Kafka and Hoshina's fight felt like a bit of a cop out.
Interesting that Hoshina already noticed Kaiju No.8 fights like a human.

Also, am I the only one that wants to know more about Aoi Kaguragi?
Jun 1, 9:42 PM

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It's weird how I can tolerate American superheroes hiding their identity, but there's something about Kafka hiding his Kaiju form that is really annoying to me. I don't know why. I know it would mean a threat to his life, but it's just so annoying to watch.

At the very least why didn't he try and talk during the fight with Hoshina? When he's in his Kaiju form and talks, that form masks his voice right? Could have said something there even if Hoshina wasn't going to listen at that moment just to have him think differently after their battle.

Anyway, looks like things are going to pick up judging from the final scene so hopefully we can get past the training-I want to get stronger crap and get into something more interesting.
Jun 1, 9:46 PM
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Our boi made the force
Jun 1, 9:51 PM

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Anyone else besides me wondering how many episodes before the 2nd in command figures out he is Kaiju #8?
Jun 1, 11:08 PM

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Fun episode and much better than some of the others. I really liking the Vice Captain. This show isn't going to be a 9 or 10 but it has been very enjoyable. That sucks since this was on track to being an S tier shonen series for me.
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Jun 1, 11:26 PM
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I hope that Kaguragi's statement about hoping that nobody dies doesn't turn into a death flag.

Also, during that party, I loved the Coala beer with Corona's capital C.
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Jun 2, 1:12 AM
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The fight between Kaiju No. 8 and Vice Captain Hoshino is on another level altogether. Kafka has good sense to be worried. Still it was Hoshino that recommended him to be promoted to full officer and join the Defense Force. Will be interesting to see how both him and Captain Mina do when they learnt of his real identity. Now what's the humanoid kaiju controlling the flock of flying kaijus. Look forward to that.
Jun 2, 2:40 AM
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thought kafka was dreaming of that officer shit and who is that giga red fucker lowkey he looks intimidating as fuck
Jun 2, 2:49 AM
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I'm enjoying this series so much. Much better that all the isekai sequels that are topping the charts right now.

Mina is still so arrogant and unnecessarily aloof. Boy if she knew that not only could Kafka fight by her side, he could vaporize her with a couple of blows.
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Jun 2, 4:47 AM
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Slow episode, but with a lot of character development for Kafka.This sets up a major clash for the next episode methinks. Kikaru though is just a full-blooded tsundere. hihi
Jun 2, 5:46 AM
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Finally a couple of decent episodes huh, still a tremendously generic series, at least we are only 4 episodes away from the end of this barely decent first season
Jun 2, 5:47 AM

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the final was hype
@Antony136

So is this Kaiju no 10?
Jun 2, 6:14 AM

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I failed to notice this at first, but my, Captain Hoshina is so freaking cool. TBH he's like Captain Levi of AOT. He's now one of my favorites in the show, and discovering the fact that he has the same VA as Gen Asagiri (Dr. Stone) and Tokito Muichirou (Demon Slayer) made me realize why I feel some sense of familiarity in him. He also speaks Kansai-ben, which is a dialect I find so sexy (me and my quirks haha)
Jun 2, 6:34 AM
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Gave me warm butterflies.
Jun 2, 6:50 AM

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Hoshina's fighting style resembles Levi in ​​Shingeki no Kyojin! And Hibino is already promoted!? It promises for the future, especially since we'll see more one-on-one interactions between him and Mina!
Jun 2, 7:17 AM

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It's bullshit that one of the best fights of this show, so far, is between two of the good guys and it was so fucking short! Speaking of short, this show ends after 4 more episodes wtf another bullshit right there.
Jun 2, 10:20 AM

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The fights and violence are cool asf but damn I need more romance and shit between the blonde gal or that hoshino gal.

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Jun 2, 11:14 AM
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Ironic, the same one that’s tryna kill him is also the same one that promoted him to a full fledged Defense officer.

Congratulations Kafka!

A new enemy awaits
Jun 2, 12:18 PM

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Hoshina is quite tough. Although brief, his fight against Kaiju No. 8 was impressive. However, the blow to his ego for not finishing it off is making Kafka fear for his life.
Finally, Kafka was recognized and promoted to soldier. If the new Kaiju No. 9 wasn't enough, now another humanoid Kaiju is going to appear.

PS: Stop shipping Kafka with Kikoru. It's strange, not only because of the age difference but also because their relationship is more like that of an older brother and younger sister.
Jun 2, 12:19 PM
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The vice-captain is so badass! The fight was over pretty quick, but I still enjoyed every second of it! I also happen to like the character more and more; he seemed one-note in the beginning, but that's changed recently. I'm glad he noticed Kafka's work and recommended him for a promotion.

Also, the whole scene at the restaurant was really sweet! I enjoyed watching the characters interact off the battlefield, in a relaxed environment.

Mina's smile was so cute. x)
Jun 2, 12:59 PM
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great fight in the beginning and great atmosphere during the party, looking forward to more episodes
Jun 2, 2:42 PM
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Kafka's wacky misadventures continue as he fights one of the worst enemies imaginable: his own commanding officer. It's fascinating to see Kafka attempt to escape Hoshina without seriously harming him, while also realizing that he unintentionally underestimated Hoshina's own skills.

Luckily, fate smiles upon Kafka and he escapes with his secret still hidden, but that will probably be the least of his problems, as more enemies are on their way and he might not be strong enough to beat them.
Jun 2, 3:46 PM
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Another fantastic episode. Kafka finally getting promoted was something I was looking forward to seeing this episode. The next couple of episodes are going to be crazy and I can’t wait to see them adapted.
Jun 2, 5:34 PM

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What in hell was that thing flying over the city? Its design looked so sick!

Another solid episode. "Fight" against Hoshina was shorter than expected but still pretty entertaining.
Also glad to see Kafka getting promoted, and recognized in front of everyone by Hoshina. Everyone being so happy for him sure was wholesome.
Jun 2, 6:39 PM

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they have another humanoid kaiju lurking overhead in the sky?

well, kafka's got more to worry about, especially now that vice-cap's after his alter ego and is intent on killing him the next time they face off lol
Jun 2, 7:38 PM

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this show is so awesome!

hell yes good sho!
Jun 2, 8:20 PM
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I like this dynamic between kafka and hoshina, i can imagine the look on his face when he discovers his nemesis is his beloved underling
Jun 2, 10:14 PM
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Apr 2017
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Banger episode. Keeps getting better and better
Jun 3, 5:39 AM

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For the amount of hate the OP/ED got, they've really grown on me and I actually really like them lol. Although I wish the OP visuals were a bit better, the song choice really fits.
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Jun 3, 6:49 AM
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