The present invention provides a method for efficiently inducing CD8-positive T cells by adding vitamin C to the medium in the steps of induction of the CD8-positive T cells from pluripotent stem cells. The present invention also provides a method for efficiently inducing CD8-positive T cells by performing culture in a medium supplemented with an adrenocortical hormone agent in the step of induction of the CD8-positive T cells from CD4/CD8 double-positive T cells.