Kaijuu 8-gou: Hoshina no Kyuujitsu
Kaiju No. 8: Hoshina's Day Off / 怪獣8号 保科の休日
| Genres: Adult Cast, Shounen, Slice of Life | |
| Themes: Adult Cast | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Production I.G | |
| Rating: 6.77 / 10 | |
| Rank: #5628 | |
| Popularity: #3649 | |
| Users Listed: 44,784 | |
| Users Scored: 13,774 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/13/2025 | |
| Aired: March 28, 2025 (Winter) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
The series follows Reno, a dedicated individual whose life revolves around rigorous training, leaving him unsure how to spend his rare days off. A chance encounter with Hoshina's secretive activities sparks an unexpected pursuit. Reno teams up with Iharu, embarking on a quiet investigation into Hoshina’s unknown endeavors. The narrative unfolds within a contemporary setting, emphasizing the subtle dynamics of friendship and the exploration of personal identity outside of defined purpose. Expect a character-driven story that prioritizes observation and gentle humor over high stakes action, examining what it means to find enjoyment in unstructured time and connect with others through shared curiosity. The experience offers a thoughtful look at everyday life and the potential for discovery within familiarity.
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Characters:
- Furuhashi, Iharu (Main) - Voice Actors: Shin, Yuuki, Tupper, Yuri, Stegmair, Ben
- Hoshina, Soushirou (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawanishi, Kengo, Gesteira, Yan, McDonald, Landon
- Ichikawa, Reno (Main) - Voice Actors: Katou, Wataru, Assali, Heitor, McArthur, Adam
- Ashiro, Mina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seto, Asami, Barr, Katelyn, Viotti, Luísa
- Director (Supporting)
- Hibino, Kafka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukunishi, Masaya, Tarsha, Nazeeh H., Santhos, Leonardo
- Igarashi, Hakua (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kazama, Mayuko, Searcy, Molly, Padrão, Karen
- Izumo, Haruichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koumoto, Keisuke, Wang, Howard, Crema, Giovane
- Kaguragi, Aoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Shunsuke, Scott, Jonah, Santana, Wesley
- Minase, Akari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hieda, Nene, Flatley, Monica, Salman, Gabriela
- Narumi, Gen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Dismuke, Aaron
- Shinomiya, Kikoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fairouz Ai, Blythe, Abigail, Alexandre, Marianna
- Vice Director (Supporting)
Staff:
- Kamiya, Tomomi (Director)
- Miya, Shigeyuki (Director)
- Gou, Fumiyuki (Sound Director)
- Kido, Yuuichirou (Script)
- OneRepublic (Theme Song Performance)
- Arai, Eiji (Director of Photography)
- Bandou, Yuuta (Music)
- Hida, Aya (Editing)
- Hirose, Izumi (Color Design)
- Kimura, Shinji (Art Director)
- Matsumoto, Naoya (Original Creator)
- Nishio, Tetsuya (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
- Simões, Daniel (ADR Director)
- Tsukuda, Yuuto (Original Creator)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Kaijuu 8-gou (manga - Adaptation)
- Kaijuu 8-gou (anime - Parent Story)