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Kaiju No. 8...

I can't believe there was a Kaiju inside the Defense Force.

And a Daikaiju class, too.

Deputy Director of the Defense Force Keiji Itami

We need to deal with this immediately.

Do we tell the media?

We ought to keep this under wraps, as we did with Kaiju No. 9.

I hear rumors that one country is experimenting with Kaiju-to-human tissue transplants.

Chief of Staff Defense Force Eastern Command Juzo Nogizaka

They'd try something if they knew.

The obvious move is to dispose of it in secret and convert it into weaponry.

Shouldn't we consider using it as a living weapon first?

This discussion is getting us nowhere.

We bring it in first, then decide.

Director General of the Defense Force Isao Shinomiya

I'm ordering the Third Division to hand over Kaiju No. 8.

Episode 11 Kaiju No. 8 Captured

Kaiju No. 8's vitals are stable.

It shows no signs of transforming.

Is that really...?

It's been a full day, huh?

What happens to me now?

When a Kaiju's powerful enough to get a number,

I've heard they use its body as parts for a special weapon.

It's possible that'll happen to you.

Just when I'd taken a step closer to being by her side...

I'm sure Mina's mad.

It's time.

We're transporting you to HQ's facilities.

Mina...

Vice-Captain! I'm sorry! I...

Don't say a word.

Stand up.

Figures.

I have been keeping one hell of a secret from them.

The security detail is ready to accompany him.

Oh no... I can't even look him in the eyes.

He's done so much to look out for me.

He's probably so mad.

I'm sorry.

This time, it's really over...

Senpai!

I have faith that you'll come back, okay?

Ichikawa.

Ichikawa's going to be doing 50 push-ups for talking out of turn.

Mina?

There are no cameras in here.

When you dashed in to save us all without a moment's hesitation,

I was shocked to see you as a Kaiju. But I also told myself...

that's just like you.

I'm putting together testimony and footage that will help you.

If we can prove you're human, we might be able to save you.

We're also going to report on everything you've done as an officer.

Nobody in the Third Division thinks of you as an enemy.

It's time.

Sit down.

Kafka Hibino.

In accordance with Article 13 of the Defense Force Code,

you are to be transferred to the Ariake Maritime Base.

To ensure the safety of the citizenry—

Mina.

Can I still... try to stand by your side?

Yeah.

I'll always be waiting.

Idiot.

Third Defense Force, salute!

Vice-Captain Hoshina, what do you think you're doing?

I'm saluting my superior officer, Captain Ashiro.

Of course you are.

We can't have anyone saluting to a Kaiju.

Of course.

Defense Force Ariake Maritime Base

Bulkheads 23 to 31 are completely sealed.

Kaiju No. 8 is now contained.

Several Days Later

I still can't believe it, you know.

Who woulda thought that the old man was Kaiju No. 8?

I mean, the guy's got one heck of a spare tire.

Right, Reno?

Hibino-san saved me from the Kaiju.

He found the Kaiju's weak points.

And he was always so much fun to be around in training.

I mean, he saved my life too.

We don't get to decide.

The Neutralization Bureau does.

That's a former SDF officer.

Always following orders.

You're right, though.

The fact that a human turned into a Kaiju is a big deal.

If it gets out, we're looking at a worldwide panic.

The whole world's gonna have to live every day wondering

if the person standing next to them is actually a Kaiju.

No...

This is too much for us to get involved in.

Senpai...

Enter.

Excuse me.

You called?

Put all this together for me.

On the double, please.

Okay.

This is all...

Can you do it?

Yes, of course.

Vice-Captain.

We've cleared out all the destroyed vehicles.

Oh, thanks.

What will happen to Hibino, you think?

I'm going to need him back here.

When he was fighting with me, he wasn't using his full strength.

Who's he think he is?

You can say that again.

Next time, we're going to fight for real.

Director General's Office

Enter.

What do you want?

Dadd—

Director General Shinomiya.

I've come to request that Kafka Hibino not be eliminated.

He's saved my life.

Please consider a light—

Fool.

Did you come to talk about your failures?

But...

Look at this.

All right.

His chest X-rays.

Look at what's on the left side.

He's made it look like a heart,

but it's a core.

No...

He's no human.

He's a Kaiju.

A Kaiju, like the one that killed your mother.

If you understand now, then leave.

Daddy...

I still want to believe in him.

Another physical exam?

How many of these do I have to do?

I'd like to sleep in a comfy futon soon...

I have faith that you'll come back, okay?

There's so much I need to tell everyone.

I can't give up.

I need to get back there.

Captain's Office

We're being transferred to other divisions?

Temporarily, but yes.

After the last Kaiju attack,

Tachikawa is down 75% of its functionality as a base.

It's no longer deemed suitable as a place to train new recruits.

We've seen multiple Daikaiju, first No. 9, then No. 10,

and the brass is concerned.

They feel that this may be a chain of connected incidents.

So there's more coming?

Not just more, but possibly more at the same time.

We must be ready,

and you're the key.

We'll be taking the most talented rookies from all the divisions

and training them across division boundaries.

And that's us?

She said we're talented.

Is this because of No. 8?

What do you mean?

Their real goal is to split up everyone who was close to Kafka Hibino and monitor them.

Captain Ashiro, if that's the case, I won't obey that order—

Wait.

It's noble that you care for your fellow officer,

but this plan's been under consideration for some time.

Kafka Hibino has nothing to do with it.

I understand.

But I don't know about just going to another division...

That's right.

I admired the Third Division, and you, and that's why...

I'll do it.

Do you understand? We're getting split up!

Put some more thought into your answer!

I'll do it.

Captain Ashiro

Platoon Leader Ikaruga

Hakua Igarashi

Platoon Leader Itakura

Dad

Yes, that's right.

It's an internal Defense Force matter, so I can't go into details...

But there's someone I want to save, no matter what.

Yes, I know it's unlikely.

Thank you.

Sorry, I didn't feel like I could interrupt.

I was the one who walked up here.

Don't worry about it.

Aoi...

I was talking with my old commander in the JSDF.

I wanted him to introduce me to anyone important who could help Kafka.

That surprises me.

I didn't think you were the type to ask for personal favors.

I said before that I don't want to lose anyone.

Kafka Hibino is a member of the Third Division, like the rest of us.

Am I wrong?

I...

If we can prove you're human, we might be able to save you.

Mina's right.

I'll prove I'm human and go back to everyone.

First, I have to get them to hear me out.

D-Director General Shinomiya?!

I didn't expect the director general to go in himself.

That man always settles important matters personally.

Director!

I'm not a Kaiju!

Release the bindings.

But that's Kaiju No. 8!

It's too dangerous!

Who do you think you're talking to?

If he's really Daikaiju class, he could break them with a wave of his hand.

He's sitting there because he wants to.

Maybe he'll listen to me!

Director General Shinomiya!

I'm human...

Kafka Hibino!

What was that for?

Let me tell you something.

In this world, a creature that can stop bullets with its bare skin...

could never be considered human,

Kaiju No. 8.

Daddy...

I'm not Kaiju No. 8.

I'm Kafka Hibino.

You are, huh?

That's the signal. Unlocking FS-1002.

Request for authorization cleared.

What's that?

Nerve link cleared.

Driver and Kaiju No. 2's cell synchronization, all clear.

FS-1002 activation complete.

Then you can die in that form.

Commencing disposal of Kaiju No. 8!

I won't fully transform!

I'll prove I'm human!

Oh, crap!

Kafka!

He's still got it.

The man they once called the strongest soldier the Defense Force had ever seen.

You look a lot more like a Kaiju now.

It'll be bad news if I take a hit from that.

I'll just have to keep dodging until his suit overheats!

Why is my body reacting like this?

It's the same as when I fought the Daikaiju!

But there aren't any...

Don't tell me...

It's reacting to him like he's a Daikaiju?

Kaiju No. 2.

In 1972, it nearly destroyed Sapporo.

The second Kaiju to ever be given a number.

A Daikaiju with incredible destructive power

and the pride to never give up until the moment it died.

That suit and those arms were made from No. 2.

And your father, Isao Shinomiya, is the only one to ever be able to use them.

So this is what Kikoru was talking about...

Identified Kaiju Weapons:

the Numbers!

No... don't let that thing hit you again!

Dodge!

I can't move! Why?

When...?!

Damn it.

Kafka Hibino!

Whew...

You've finally shown who you really are, Kaiju.

What? Something's wrong...

Yeah... Something's not right...

What is this?

I can't control my body!

Damn it...

Forget proving I'm human, I'm totally acting like a Kaiju now!

Kill. Kill.

Kaiju... Kill...

Kill...

No! You're human, right?

Kafka Hibino!