Overview

• Episode 3, “The Strongest Division,” premiered August 2 on Crunchyroll and aired in Japan on TV Tokyo, Wowow, and ABEMA.
• Kaiju No. 9 returns in split dual form, overwhelming the Defense Force’s frontline unit under relentless assault.
• Kafka Hibino’s panic over losing control blocks his transformation into Kaiju No. 8 at a pivotal moment.
• Defense Force trainee Kikoru Shinomiya intervenes to bolster Kafka’s resolve, highlighting the series’ focus on teamwork.
• Creator Naoya Matsumoto marked the release with a special commemorative sketch shared with fans on social media.