...an estimated fortitude of 6.7.
Its epicenter is in Machida, and it's heading north.
Special Kaiju Alert
Breaking News: Heading North from Machida
Locals are asked to take immediate action to protect themselves.
Seriously?
Oh crap...
The epicenter's so close!
Let's hurry!
I repeat.
God, I'm sick of Kaiju.
Mina!
It's gonna be okay...
It's gonna be okay, all right?
Okay...
Let's go.
The Defense Force!
Go!
Go! Go!
Go get that Kaiju!
Mina?!
Mina!
Mina! Mina!
Kafka Hibino...
No...
Kaiju No. 8.
Open fire!
What was that attack just now?
High fortitude detected in the smoke!
Retreat! Now!
No, no, no...
Oww...!
Japan Defense Force, Third Division Tachikawa Base
I got confirmation.
It's been five days since the decision was made.
They're still not sure what happens to Kafka Hibino now.
He's still confined, I'm told.
I see.
Fixing this is gonna take a while, isn't it?
Yeah.
That idiot sure made a mess of things...
Today's the day the rookies meet up with their new units, right?
Yeah. They'll all make it there at some point soon, I'm sure.
Whoa!
It's so cool!
Reno! Help me out here!
Do we have time for this?
Come on, we're gonna get there with plenty of time to spare.
Here I go.
Don't be so on edge just because it's our first day with our new units.
I'm not on edge.
I never thought I'd get to see Matsumoto Castle on a Defense Force mission!
It's still showing as unread.
I wonder what's gonna happen to the old dude.
He can't just go back to being an ordinary member of the Defense Force, right?
What's up?
I just remembered what Senpai asked me right after he turned into a Kaiju.
"What happens to me now?"
"Think I can join the Defense Force?"
With that Kaiju face of his.
Seriously?
He really won't let anything rattle him, huh?
The shock would've knocked me out for a year.
He'll come back if it kills him.
Yeah.
Defense Force, Fourth Division Matsumoto Base
I can see it.
I'm going to get stronger here.
And this time, I'll protect Senpai.
The last group's left. Everybody's on schedule. Contact me if you think you'll be late. Akari Minase: I've arrived at my new post! Hakua Igarashi: I'm on schedule, too. I'll say when I've arrived.
Iharu Furuhashi: We made it to Matsumoto Base. Haruichi Izumo: Who's that? Haruichi Izumo: Oh, it's Reno? Aoi Kaguragi: We've arrived as well. Haruichi Izumo: Same Haruichi Izumo: Kanazawa Base Kikoru Shinomiya:
When he needs me to, I'll stop him.
I have to get stronger...
Sorry to keep you waiting, Officer Shinomiya.
First Division Vice-Captain Eiji Hasegawa
I'll take you to the captain's office.
I'm sure that Third Division Captain Ashiro explained everything to you,
but you'll be here with the First Division while Tachikawa Base is being rebuilt.
Yes, sir.
The First Division.
Eastern Divisions Divisions 1/2/3/4
Western Divisions Divisions 5/6/7/8
Northern Divisions Divisions 9/10/11/12
The most powerful division in all of Japan, the "Kaiju Superpower."
Southern Divisions Divisions 13/14/15/16
Even when I was in America, everyone knew their name.
This is the perfect place to practice my skills.
We're coming in, sir.
The captain of Japan's strongest division...
I'm going to learn everything I can from you!
Allow me to introduce you...
to the captain of the Japan Defense Force's First Division, Gen Narumi—
Almost made it to Platinum rank...
Come on, come on, come on...
Just a little more...
One moment.
Five kills, four assists!
I made it to Platinum rank!
My BS5!
Hasegawa, you monster!
I told you she was coming at 2:00 PM and to have your room cleaned.
Yes, you did.
But it's my decision whether I do what you want me to or not.
Or am I wrong?
Don't try to talk your way out of this.
You were just too lazy to clean, weren't you?
My 1/100 scale Gundom!
Don't I get to decide how I use my room?
This room doesn't belong to you. It belongs to the Defense Force.
And anyway, you're the only one who cares if it's clean, so why don't you clean it?
Don't make me do it!
Is that so?
If you insist.
Go.
Roger.
Don't touch my stuff!
I'll do it!
I'll do it myself!
Hey, stop it!
This is Narumi, our captain.
He's very glad to see you.
Oh dear. I feel absolutely zero respect towards this person.
Oh, so you're Isao-san's daughter, the one everybody's talking about.
No, no... this moron...
This person is my superior officer!
I am Kikoru Shinomiya, with the Third Division!
I'll be with the First Division for a while.
Please order me to do anything you need!
Don't be so stiff.
I don't need formalities.
As the captain of the First Division, there's only one thing I want from you.
And what might that be?
Oh, a Kaiju attack. Perfect.
You can learn what that one thing is by watching us fight.
I'll let you have the best seat in the house.
15 Minutes Prior - Kaiju Emergence
First Call from Witness
8 Minutes Prior - MH Super Huma 225 Recon Flight Takes Off
5 Minutes Prior - Ministry of Defense, Ichigaya Ward SDF and Defense Force Plan Mission
Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Approves Plan
Message Arrives from Defense Ministry to Ariake Maritime Base
Defense Force First Division Captain Gen Narumi Takes Off in Helicopter with Kikoru Shinomiya in Tow
Defense Force, First Division, Team Hasegawa Leaves for Daikoku Pier and Honmoku Pier
JGSDF Camp Yokohama - Receives Request for Surface Guidance Munitions Fire from Ministry of Defense
JGSDF Camp Asaka - Receives Request for Medium Range Guided Missiles
Emergency Alert
Evacuation Warning
Evacuation Route
Shuto Expressway Kanagawa Route Bay Bridge Sealed
Honmoku Pier JGSDF Type-87 Self-Propelled Machine Gun Type-10 Tank Company Deployment Complete
Daikoku Pier JGSDF Type-87 Self-Propelled Machine Gun Type-10 Tank Company Deployment Complete
Daikoku Pier Defense Force Mobile Cannons Deployment Complete
Bay Bridge Type-16 Mobile Tanks Deployment Complete
Diclonius has taken a hit to the side.
We've succeeded in forcing it to change course to the northwest.
Retreat! Retreat!
Unplanned event has occurred!
This is Narumi. Change of plans.
Shinonome, Miyake, Tachibana, head to Oosanbashi.
Hasegawa, remain at Daikoku Pier and try to delay it.
Roger!
Incredible...
They've got total control over the Kaiju's movements.
And what's making that possible is the sheer specs of each individual member.
They all probably have unleashed combat power of over 40%!
They're all stronger than an average platoon leader!
We've guided it to neutralization point B.
Okay, time to go.
Kikoru Shinomiya.
Manners. Cleanliness. Hard work. Grace.
I won't ask for any of that from you.
I just want one thing.
Show me your unstoppable power.
I don't need polite incompetents.
Sounds fun!
Hey!
7.2 Fortitude Kaiju Appears in Tokyo Bay! Defense Force Saves the Day!
Defense Force Captain What's Captain Ashiro Up To Now? See Our Special On Page 3
Now it sounds like Ashiro was the one who beat it!
Look at this, Shinomiya!
She's trending!
I was the one who beat it! Right?
"Ashiro gets the credit, lolz."
"I bet Narumi's crying."
"Narumi always sounds like a weirdo."
"A captain needs some dignity, too."
Who the hell do you think you are? Ahh, I lost followers!
The strongest person in Japan is searching his own name online...
Should you be ignoring that? It's been ringing for a while.
It's fine.
It's probably just grumpy old Isao-san and Hasegawa
having another meeting talking about some shit I don't care about.
Why should I have to spend my afternoon in such a miserable place?
Because it's your job.
Now let's go.
Wait!
What's going on? Is it that important?
It's about Kaiju No. 8.
Five days have passed, and I haven't been able to do anything...
Prove your worth.
What am I supposed to do?
I'll do it, whatever it is!
Kaiju No. 8.
Follow us.
Here it is!
Kikoru...
Director's Office
Enter.
Excuse us.
W-Wait a second! Isn't this...
The captain of the First Division, Gen Narumi.
What's he doing here?
Kafka Hibino.
I'm moving you to the First Division.
The strongest Kaiju in history
and the strongest anti-Kaiju force in Japan will work together
to create the strongest division, capable of dealing with any disaster.
Prove your worth in the next mission, and make everyone accept you.
If you can't do that,
there's no place for you in the Defense Force.
I don't like the idea of being needed as Kaiju No. 8...
But first I need to survive.
All right! I'll do it—
I refuse.
The only thing we need to be the strongest division is me.
Excuse me.
It's not enough.
No. 9 was capable of disguising itself as a human to disappear.
No. 10 deliberately attacked a Defense Force installation.
They're clearly different than the Kaiju that have come before.
We've overcome many Kaiju disasters by getting better every day,
but the Kaiju are evolving in ways we don't understand.
When we arrogantly assume we're capable of handling anything they throw at us,
they'll change all the rules on us and disaster will result.
We must evolve as well, Narumi.
As always, you don't trust me, Isao-san.
The most effective way to use No. 8 is to make him into a weapon for me to use.
Narumi...
Captain Narumi.
I can't die yet.
For the sake of...
For the sake of my comrades who believe in me!
And there's something I still have to do!
Let's see who can be a cooler Defense Force officer!
Let's wipe out all the Kaiju together!
I'll always be right by your side!
Until I've made that happen...
I'm going to cling to my life.
My name is Kafka Hibino! I'll be joining the First Division!
I'm not interested in your feelings, your situation, or your shows of resolve.
Show me strength and results.
And if you lose control again, I'll kill you on the spot and use you as my suit.
Thank you!
All the rookies, including Kafka Hibino, have arrived at their new divisions.
We have to get to work ourselves, then.
I'm going to train.
Come with me, Hoshina.
Roger!
We've been waiting for you, Director Shinomiya.
It's right this way.
Another earthquake?
There's been an awful lot of them lately...
It'll end quick like the others, I'm sure.
Episode 13
Kaiju Weapon