Kaiju No 8

Grotesque, Godzilla-like monsters called “kaijuu” have been appearing in Japan for many years.

To combat these beasts, an elite military unit known as the Defense Corps risks their lives daily to protect civilians.

Once a creature is killed, “sweepers” working under the Professional Kaijuu Cleaner Corporation are left to dispose of its remains.

Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old man, is dissatisfied with his job as a sweeper.

From a young age, he has longed to join the Defense Corps and kill kaijuu for a living.

Kaiju No 8

After a few failed attempts, however, he gave up on his dreams and resigned himself to the mediocrity that provided a decent salary.

However, when an ambitious 18-year-old recruit named Leno Ichikawa joins his cleaning crew, Kafka is once again reminded of his desire to join the army.