The character designs were overseen by Studio Khara, famous for the Evangelion Rebuild films. This partnership ensured that the kaiju felt truly alien and terrifying, while the military gear of the Defense Force looked functional and futuristic. The sound design also deserves mention, featuring a pulsing score and a high-profile opening theme by Yungblud and an ending theme by OneRepublic, signaling the show’s massive international ambitions. Why Season 1 Resonated with Fans
Unlike typical shonen protagonists, our hero is —a 32-year-old man who failed the military exam multiple times. He works a thankless job cleaning up the guts of dead Kaiju.