Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

2025 March 28, 2025
6.9/10
IMDB
7.5/10
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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.

Cast & Crew

Shigeyuki Miya
Director • 1975

Shigeyuki Miya

Shigeyuki Miya (宮 繁之, Miya Shigeyuki, November 14, 1975) is a Japanese anime director, animator, and character designer. He is also known by the pen name Ittou Sara (更 一灯, Sara Ittō). Shigeyuki joined Studio Dean in 1999. He is currently often involved in Madhouse, Brain's Base and MAPPA productions.

Cast

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

1993

Fairouz Ai

Fairouz Ai

1993

Keisuke Komoto

Keisuke Komoto

1986

Kengo Kawanishi

Kengo Kawanishi

1985

Kenta Miyake

Kenta Miyake

1977

Masaya Fukunishi

Masaya Fukunishi

1995

Sayaka Senbongi

Sayaka Senbongi

1995

Tessyo Genda

Tessyo Genda

1948

+2 more cast members

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F

Okay film

By filmholic383 • Aug 04, 2025

8/10

This movie has its moments and some good performances. 'Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon' is watchable and reasonably entertaining, though it's not going to be anyone's favorite film.

C

Pretty good

By cinemacollector541 • Aug 04, 2025

7/10

This is a fairly enjoyable movie with some good elements. 'Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon' has its strengths, though it's not without flaws. It's a decent way to spend a couple of hours.