Commanders of The IJN 8th Fleet
Commander in chief
| Rank | Name | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice-Admiral | Gunichi Mikawa | 14 Jul 1942 – 1 Apr 1943 |
| 2 | Vice-Admiral | Baron Tomoshige Samejima | 1 Apr 1943 – 3 Sep 1945 |
Chief of staff
| Rank | Name | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice-Admiral | Shinzo Onishi | 14 Jul 1942 – 1 Apr 1943 |
| 2 | Rear-Admiral | Teijiro Yamazumi | 1 Apr 1943 – 3 Sep 1945 |
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