# Kaiju No. 8 Watch Order

Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/kaiju-no-8
Last updated: 2026-09-24
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 4 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Kaiju No. 8 watch order is Season 1, the Mission Recon compilation film, the Hoshina's Day Off special and Season 2, in chronological order with the gag shorts left out. Start with the 12-episode 2024 first season. Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (2025) condenses that season into a film and is skippable if you have seen the show; its only new material is Hoshina's Day Off, a 20-minute side story set between the seasons that is also available on its own, which is why it sits right before Season 2. Season 2 (11 episodes, 2025) continues directly from the Season 1 finale. The minute! Kaiju No. 8 comedy shorts are not part of the story and are not included. If you are wondering where to start or whether the movie is required, the answer is Season 1 first, and the film only if you want a refresher before Season 2.

## The order

1. Kaiju No. 8: Episodes 1–12
2. Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon (movie) — optional
3. Kaiju No.8: Hoshina's Day Off (special) — optional
4. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2: Episodes 1–11

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Kaiju No. 8?**

Start with Episodes 1–12 (Kaiju No. 8), then continue with Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, Kaiju No.8: Hoshina's Day Off, and Episodes 1–11 (Kaiju No. 8 Season 2). The full Kaiju No. 8 watch order on this page has 4 entries across 4 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Kaiju No. 8?**

Kaiju No. 8 has 23 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 1 special.

**Where do the Kaiju No. 8 movies fit in the watch order?**

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon comes right after Episodes 1–12 (Kaiju No. 8).

**Can I skip anything in Kaiju No. 8?**

Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon and Kaiju No.8: Hoshina's Day Off. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is Kaiju No. 8 finished?**

Yes. Kaiju No. 8 has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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