Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025)
A high-octane anime compilation film recapping the first season of Kaiju No. 8, plus an all-new original episode featuring Hoshina's Day Off.
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon - Movie Information
- Original Title: 怪獣８号 第1期総集編／同時上映「保科の休日」
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 10, 2025 (Australia), April 13, 2025 (United States - NR), April 16, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), April 29, 2025 (Germany - 16), April 17, 2025 (France), April 10, 2025 (New Zealand - R16), April 10, 2025 (Brazil - 16), April 14, 2025 (Italy - 6+), May 9, 2025 (Spain), May 7, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Kaiju No. 8: Misión de reconocimiento (PA), Kaiju No.8 Compilation Movie (US), Kaijuu 8-gou Movie (JP)
- Production Companies: Production I.G, Shueisha, TOHO
- Production Countries: Japan
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon - Plot
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.
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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Shigeyuki Miya
- Tomomi Kamiya
Main Cast
- Masaya Fukunishi
- Wataru Katoh
- Fairouz Ai
- Tessyo Genda
- Kengo Kawanishi
- Keisuke Komoto
- Kenta Miyake
- Sayaka Senbongi
- Asami Seto
- Yuuki Shin
Writers
- Ichiro Okouchi
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon - FAQs
Where can you watch Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
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Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon a new story?
Mostly no. The film is primarily a compilation recap of the first season of the Kaiju No. 8 anime series. However, it also includes an original short episode titled Hoshina's Day Off, making it worthwhile even for viewers who have already seen the full first season.
What is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon about?
Set in a monster-ravaged Japan, the film follows Kafka Hibino, a monster cleanup worker who reignites his dream of joining the elite anti-Kaiju Defense Force after reuniting with childhood friend Mina Ashiro. His path takes a dramatic turn when he unexpectedly transforms into the fearsome Kaiju No. 8.
Is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon based on a manga?
Yes. The film is based on the manga series Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto, serialized in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ digital magazine since 2020. The manga became one of the fastest-growing shounen series in recent years before being adapted into an anime series by Production I.G.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
The principal voice cast includes Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8, Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro, Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya, Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina, and Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa, reprising their roles from the original anime series.
Who directed Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
The film was co-directed by Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya. The screenplay was written by Ichiro Okouchi, and the film was produced by animation studio Production I.G in collaboration with Shueisha and TOHO.
What is the runtime of Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon?
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has a total runtime of 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes). This includes the main Season 1 compilation and the bonus original short episode Hoshina's Day Off.
Should you watch the anime before this film?
It is not strictly required, as the film functions as a self-contained recap of Season 1. However, viewers who have already watched the anime series will appreciate the condensed storytelling and get the most value from the exclusive original short Hoshina's Day Off included alongside the compilation.
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