Grotesque, Godzilla-like monsters called "kaijuu" have been appearing around Japan for many years. To combat these beasts, an elite military unit known as the Defense Corps risks their lives daily to protect civilians. Once a creature is killed, "sweepers"—working under the Professional Kaijuu Cleaner Corporation—are left to dispose of its remains.

Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old man, is unsatisfied with his job as a sweeper. From a young age, he has aspired to join the Defense Corps and kill kaijuus for a living. After a few failed attempts, however, he gave up on his dreams and resigned himself to the mediocrity that provided a decent paycheck. Nevertheless, when an ambitious, 18-year-old recruit named Leno Ichikawa joins his cleaning team, Kafka is once again reminded of his desire to join the military.

Following a chain of unfortunate events and an interaction with the junior sweeper, Kafka encounters a parasite-type kaijuu that forces its way in through his mouth—turning him into a humanoid monster. With his newfound powers, Kafka aims to give his lifelong dream a final try.

TypeTV
StatusCurrently Airing
AiredApr 13, 2024 to ?
PremieredSpring 2024
BroadcastSaturdays at 23:00 (JST)
ProducersKhara, TOHO animation, Shueisha
LicensorsUnknown
StudiosProduction I.G
SourceManga
GenresAction, Sci-Fi
ThemeMilitary
DemographicShounen
DurationUnknown
RatingNone

Director: Shigeyuki Miya (Onihei), Tomomi Kamiya (Rokuhou-dou Yotsuiro Biyori)
Series Composition, Script: Ichirou Ookouchi (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo)
Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Tetsuya Nishio (Vampire in the Garden)
Monster Design: Mahiro Maeda (SSSS.Gridman)
Art Director: Shinji Kimura (Dorohedoro)
Color Design: Izumi Hirose (Tengoku Daimakyou)
3D Director: Masaru Matsumoto
Director of Photography: Eiji Arai (Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou)
Editing: Aya Hida (Gamera: Rebirth)
Sound Director: Fumiyuki Gou (Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen)
Music: Yuuta Bandou (Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime)
Studio: Production I.G

Kafka Hibino: Masaya Fukunishi (Tokyo Revengers: Seiya Kessen-hen)
Reno Ichikawa: Wataru Katou (Yuusha ga Shinda!)
Mina Ashiro: Asami Seto (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Kikoru Shinomiya: Fairouz Ai (JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean)
Soushirou Hoshina: Kengo Kawanishi (Dr. Stone)