Kafka is now a member of the Defense Force, if not a full-fledged one. But Hoshina tells him he has three months to prove himself before he's fired...

Tachikawa base comes under attack from the air, as a powerful Kaiju has its sights set on the Defense Force.

When the Defense Force is in danger, Kafka is forced to choose between keeping his secret and saving his comrades.

Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

Kafka's final fate is determined as the monster within him tries to take control.