Kafka Hibino is the protagonist of the manga series 'Kaiju No. 8'. Once a member of a kaiju cleanup crew, he dreams of joining the Defense Force to fight monsters directly. His life changes when he gains the ability to transform into a kaiju himself, earning him the moniker 'Kaiju No. 8'. This dual identity places him in a unique position between humanity and the kaiju threat. Kafka struggles to control his new powers while striving to protect his friends and achieve his dream of becoming a hero.