Kaiju No. 8 emerges as a fresh anime adaptation on Shonen Jump+, unfolding in a world under constant threat from kaiju. Japan counters this peril by forming the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force, equipping its members with cutting-edge weaponry to combat these monstrous creatures.
The Anti-Kaiju Defense Force comprises a diverse array of characters, each hailing from unique backgrounds. While not every character has taken center stage in the anime yet, several key characters deserve recognition. Here's a breakdown of the age, height, and birthday of each main character in Kaiju No. 8.
Character Overview
The majority of Kaiju No. 8 characters constitute the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force's ranks. With numerous soldiers defending against kaiju incursions, it can be challenging to keep track of all of them. Here's a quick guide detailing essential information about the primary characters in the series.
6 Kafka Hibino
Transformation into a Kaiju
- First appearance in Episode 1
- Former clean-up crew member turned kaiju
Kafka Hibino once aspired to join the Defense Force but ended up in the clean-up crew, tasked with disposing of kaiju remains. He is among the eldest characters at 32 years old at the series' outset, with a birthday on August 5th and a height of 5'11" (181 cm).
Despite taking pride in his work, Kafka carries regrets for failing to enter the Defense Force. Prompted by Reno, he decides to reattempt the exam, only to be unexpectedly transformed by a mysterious parasite into the enigmatic Kaiju No. 8.
5 Reno Ichikawa
Aspiring Defense Force Member
- First appearance in Episode 1
- Young applicant to the Defense Force and Kafka's confidant
Reno Ichikawa, an 18-year-old aspiring member of the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force, was born on April 12th and stands at 5'8.5" (174 cm). Despite an initial aloof demeanor, Reno possesses a fervent spirit, quickly befriending Kafka during their clean-up crew duties. He discovers Kafka's transformation into a kaiju and becomes involved in concealing this secret, often exasperated by Kafka's lack of discretion.