Kaiju No. 8 Episode 9: Raid on Tachikawa Base
Manga chapter 21-23
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
10.0
13 Fans
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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
OSHIMETER
10.0
13 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
waglediwakar
VerifiedSuch a heavy and powerful action. This episode proved why he was chosen to be vice captain. Master level animation with good pace and proper emotions in perfect timing created unforgettable movements.
khal__drogo
VerifiedThe best episode so far. It’s not just brute force that matters. Strategy and intelligence are key. The animation, fights, drama, and body horror are all fantastic.
zagre_us
VerifiedThe action keeps coming nonstop—a great episode where I got to see even more of Yoshina's power and the smooth animation that keeps me glued to the screen. You've got to watch this episode
itsmemaku
VerifiedNow THIS is what I wanted. The tension, the reveals, the pacing—everything just works. I didn’t expect to feel this locked in. Definitely one of the stronger episodes so far.
umang
VerifiedOne after one without any break a full action pack episode , Sudden attack by Kaiju and the sword skill of Vice captain is just on the next level . Damn too much to process on but still top level story and animation
cinnaverse
VerifiedJust hours after a break, we're treated to another major threat to the Third Division. Excellent fighting montage for Kikoru showcasing her overwhelming power, and between Vice Capt and Kaiju No.10. Each segment was beautifully and terrifyingly animated you could not risk looking away!
animeroshi
VerifiedIntense from the start as the base comes under attack. The wyverns kaijus move together like a well-planned team, making the threat feel serious. Hoshina stands out with his fast and skilled close-range fighting. And Kikoru’s axe is impressive on the battlefield.
jeerox
VerifiedAnother action packed episode, we get to see the vice-captain in full action, sheesh. It is thrilling and bone chilling fight for the vice-captain. And will Kaiju No. 8 appear? Great animation and this episode is really written well. Again great music choices.
konami
VerifiedExpecting greatness and that greatness was delivered. Some of the things were rough around the edges, but it was still a great episode. We got the debut of Kikoru's weapon, the fight between Hoshina and Kaiju No. 10, along with the Defense Force. Overall, a well-directed episode.
kirandande123
A full-on siege episode that keeps the pressure high from start to finish. The base defense setup, wyvern chaos, and Soshiro’s spotlight battle make this feel like one of the most intense large-scale episodes of the season.
cabbage
This episode was very intense as Kaiju No. 10 suddenly attacks the Third Division's base, greatly increasing the danger for Kafka.
lovefnj
Starting the episode with Vice Captain Hoshino thinking about Kaiju No. 8's humanistic behavior makes me think he might be closer to finding out the truth!
These Kaijus are just built differently. Stress is all around, but Shinomiya was killing it out there with her new weapon!
These Kaijus are just built differently. Stress is all around, but Shinomiya was killing it out there with her new weapon!
suhrid
I watched this episode, and it is a perfect storm of action and emotion. Kafka’s inner struggle hits hard, the animation is brutal and fluid, and the tension never drops. Powerful, human, and unforgettable, an easy I'll give 10/10.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Arriving at episode 9 of 12, this marks a decisive pivot from the recruitment and training phase into full-scale crisis. The groundwork laid in earlier episodes — particularly the team-building of 'Welcome to the Defense Force' — pays off here as those bonds are tested under genuine threat. This siege directly sets the stage for 'Secret Revealed,' where the fallout from this assault begins exposing deeper truths about the kaiju threat heading into the season's final stretch.
QUICK TAKES
waglediwakar
VerifiedSuch a heavy and powerful action. This episode proved why he was chosen to be vice captain. Master level animation with good pace and proper emotions in perfect timing created unforgettable movements.
khal__drogo
VerifiedThe best episode so far. It’s not just brute force that matters. Strategy and intelligence are key. The animation, fights, drama, and body horror are all fantastic.
zagre_us
VerifiedThe action keeps coming nonstop—a great episode where I got to see even more of Yoshina's power and the smooth animation that keeps me glued to the screen. You've got to watch this episode
itsmemaku
VerifiedNow THIS is what I wanted. The tension, the reveals, the pacing—everything just works. I didn’t expect to feel this locked in. Definitely one of the stronger episodes so far.
umang
VerifiedOne after one without any break a full action pack episode , Sudden attack by Kaiju and the sword skill of Vice captain is just on the next level . Damn too much to process on but still top level story and animation
cinnaverse
VerifiedJust hours after a break, we're treated to another major threat to the Third Division. Excellent fighting montage for Kikoru showcasing her overwhelming power, and between Vice Capt and Kaiju No.10. Each segment was beautifully and terrifyingly animated you could not risk looking away!
animeroshi
VerifiedIntense from the start as the base comes under attack. The wyverns kaijus move together like a well-planned team, making the threat feel serious. Hoshina stands out with his fast and skilled close-range fighting. And Kikoru’s axe is impressive on the battlefield.
jeerox
VerifiedAnother action packed episode, we get to see the vice-captain in full action, sheesh. It is thrilling and bone chilling fight for the vice-captain. And will Kaiju No. 8 appear? Great animation and this episode is really written well. Again great music choices.
konami
VerifiedExpecting greatness and that greatness was delivered. Some of the things were rough around the edges, but it was still a great episode. We got the debut of Kikoru's weapon, the fight between Hoshina and Kaiju No. 10, along with the Defense Force. Overall, a well-directed episode.
kirandande123
A full-on siege episode that keeps the pressure high from start to finish. The base defense setup, wyvern chaos, and Soshiro’s spotlight battle make this feel like one of the most intense large-scale episodes of the season.
cabbage
This episode was very intense as Kaiju No. 10 suddenly attacks the Third Division's base, greatly increasing the danger for Kafka.
lovefnj
Starting the episode with Vice Captain Hoshino thinking about Kaiju No. 8's humanistic behavior makes me think he might be closer to finding out the truth!
These Kaijus are just built differently. Stress is all around, but Shinomiya was killing it out there with her new weapon!
These Kaijus are just built differently. Stress is all around, but Shinomiya was killing it out there with her new weapon!
suhrid
I watched this episode, and it is a perfect storm of action and emotion. Kafka’s inner struggle hits hard, the animation is brutal and fluid, and the tension never drops. Powerful, human, and unforgettable, an easy I'll give 10/10.
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