Crunchyroll has announced a theatrical run for Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon, one of the hits of last year's anime season - we loved the first cour in our review, where we summed up with -
9/10 - Great characters, sharp writing and visceral fight scenes make this shonen anime stand out in a crowded market. Fans of the genre will love this.
We weren't wrong, fans adored the show and that seems to have prompted a new film that edits together the first season of the show into a feature length movie which also includes a brand new ending song, Invincible, by One Republic. On top of this, a brand new, cinema premiere of Hoshina's Day Off which will play at the same showing.
The film will be available in subbed and dubbed formats, with screenings starting on April 16th.
Official Film Synopsis:
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, Kafka decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force... when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." With help from his junior colleague Reno Ichikawa, Kafka hides his identity while striving towards his life-long dream of passing the Defense Force exam and standing at Mina's side. But when a mysterious intelligent Kaiju attacks a Defense Force base, Kafka faces a crucial decision in a desperate situation...
Hoshina’s Day Off Synopsis:
A day off... a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu! But then things go in an unexpected direction.
Kaiju No.8 Season 1 is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
