Kaiju No. 10 is a prominent antagonist in Kaiju No. 8. As one of the numbered kaiju, he makes his debut during a large-scale assault on Tachikawa Base, where he commands a horde of Wyvern-Type Kaiju. Despite his strength and leadership, he is ultimately defeated in battle by Soshiro Hoshina, the vice-captain of the Third Division. Following his capture, Kaiju No. 10 is held in confinement for study and experimentation. He is later revealed to be created by Kaiju No. 9.
Appearance[]
Kaiju No. 10 has a powerful, humanoid build with a broad, muscular frame, a prominent tail, and a distinctive horn-shaped head. His mouth features two layers of teeth—the outer row is sharp and jagged, concealing a second, more human-like set beneath. His single eye is located deep within his head, adding to his intimidating appearance.
When activating his gigantification ability, his size increases dramatically, with his body mass expanding significantly to enhance his physical presence and strength.
Personality[]
Kaiju No. 10 is a proud and battle-hungry kaiju who relentlessly seeks out the most powerful opponents within the Defense Force. Much like Kaiju No. 9, he stands out as one of the rare kaiju capable of speech, showcasing a level of intelligence far beyond that of typical monsters. Driven by a thirst for combat, he sees his adversaries as prey and shows no mercy during battle. However, he holds a certain respect for those who prove to be worthy foes, often expressing a desire to consume them and absorb their strength.
After being defeated by Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina and subsequently imprisoned, Kaiju No. 10 acknowledged Hoshina's formidable power. Rather than harboring resentment, he expressed a wish to fight alongside him—as his weapon. His outlook suggests that he doesn’t align himself with kaiju or humans, instead valuing strength above all else, regardless of origin.
Abilities[]
Kaiju No. 10 is a highly formidable Identified Kaiju, initially registering a fortitude level of 8.3, which later increased to 9.0 after unleashing its full power and undergoing gigantification. Even after being reduced to nothing more than a severed head, it still maintained a significant fortitude level of 5.7, a testament to its resilience. Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina himself recognized No. 10 as a threat comparable to Kaiju No. 8, as it was able to withstand repeated assaults from him.
Overwhelming Strength: Kaiju No. 10 can deliver devastating punches powerful enough to shatter concrete walls and send opponents flying. After enlarging its body, it was capable of leveling buildings with ease and launching Hoshina across several city blocks with a single strike.
Blazing Speed and Sharp Reflexes: Despite its bulky form, No. 10 possesses incredible speed and agility, able to keep up with, and even evade, an expert combatant like Soshiro, who is known for lightning-fast swordplay.
Exceptional Endurance: No. 10 can withstand an onslaught of powerful blows without showing signs of pain or exhaustion, standing firm even against some of the Defense Force’s elite fighters.
Regenerative Healing: This kaiju has the ability to regenerate from injuries, allowing it to recover quickly after taking damage during battle.
Gigantification: By increasing its size, Kaiju No. 10 becomes significantly more powerful. In this form, it can easily overpower top-tier Defense Force members and its fortitude reaches its peak.
Shapeshifting: Kaiju No. 10 can alter its body at will, creating new limbs or even growing extra eyes to enhance its combat capabilities and perception.
Ranged Attacks: With a flick of its fingers, it can launch powerful projectiles capable of inflicting serious damage and demolishing buildings.
Command Over Kaiju: No. 10 has the ability to control other kaiju through the use of a sonar-based signal, directing them in coordinated assaults with precision.