Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025)
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese films never see. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 106 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 110-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of Japanese animation, leaning action, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 106 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shigeyuki Miya
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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