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Our take
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is a Japanese anime compilation with a new episode, rated 15 in the UK and MA15+ in Australia. Expect giant-monster fights with blood and gore, military gunfire, and intense destruction. Mild language; no strong sexual content reported
Uplifting themes
Perseverance and protecting others motivate the lead Kafka tries to protect civilians while chasing his dream
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
What we flagged
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Details
Violence Large-scale kaiju combat with blood spurts and military weapons
Large-scale kaiju combat with blood spurts and military weapons
Language Mild profanity in dubbed and subtitled versions
Mild profanity in dubbed and subtitled versions
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Giant monsters and city-wide destruction may unsettle younger viewers
Giant monsters and city-wide destruction may unsettle younger viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Gory monster injuries and bloody battle aftermath
Gory monster injuries and bloody battle aftermath
Dangerous behaviour Hero hides a dangerous secret identity from the military
Hero hides a dangerous secret identity from the military
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- What responsibilities come with having a secret power?
- Monster battles look cool, but what would real city destruction mean?