Kaiju #8 is trending and all eyes are on its next big release. If you haven't noticed, the hit anime is already preparing for its second season. Following the show's epic premiere in April 2024, Kaiju #8 became a global hit thanks to Naoya Matsumoto's clever story. And now, we've got a big update on the series, courtesy of Jump Festa 2025.
The first poster of Kaiju #8 season two has aired and brings a familiar face to center stage. We can see Narumi Gen striking a pose with an intimidating weapon in hand. Promotion confirms Kaiju #8 will premiere season two in July 2025, so fans can put that release window on their calendars.
As you can see, Kaiju #8 is moving full speed ahead into season two. The anime promises to put Kafka Hibino in charge once again, but it's clear that this life is a little more complicated than before. At the beginning of the first season, Kaiju #8 follows Kafka as he gains the ability to transform into a kaiju, and ends up hiding his true identity from his coworkers who now hunt the beasts. But it is clear that the man's identity was not hidden for long.
Kaiju #8 will connect with Kafka at his lowest point yet
The anime's second season has big shoes to fill
At the end of Kaiju #8 In the first season, fans watched as Kafka was taken into custody by the Defense Forces after his alter ego became public. In an attempt to save his division from death, Kafka chose to sacrifice his anonymity, and this left him in chains. Despite being available, Kafka's tactical value was proven after a difficult fight observed by the strongest warrior in the Defense Forces. And in a post-credits scene, fans watched Kaiju #9 talk to a clone of himself before preparing for his next move.
There is no doubt that Kaiju #8 It's going to be an intense journey, so fans won't want to miss Kafka's return. The anime is slated to return in 2025 and Production IG worked with Studio Khara to prepare a compilation of Kaiju #8 which will update new fans. The film will premiere in Japan in March 2025, so Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 will not air before then. But if we're lucky, a summer release could be in the cards.
If you're not stuck Kaiju #8no problem! The anime is now streaming on Hulu and also on Crunchyroll, subtitled or dubbed. You can also find Matsumoto's hit manga in English, courtesy of Viz Media.
Kafka Hibino, a disillusioned worker cleaning up Kaiju corpses, dreams of joining the Defense Force that protects Japan from monstrous Kaiju attacks. His life takes a surreal turn when he is infected by a Kaiju parasite, granting him the power to transform into a Kaiju. Known as Kaiju #8, Kafka must navigate the dual life of monster and protector, facing both human and Kaiju enemies.