Kaiju No. 8 is on a roll, and all eyes are looking towards its next big release. If you did not realize, the hit anime is gearing up for season two already. Following the show's epic premiere in April 2024, Kaiju No. 8 has become a global hit thanks to Naoya Matsumoto's clever tale. And now, we have been given a major update on the series courtesy of Jump Festa 2025.
The first poster for Kaiju No. 8 season two has gone live, and it brings a familiar face to the center stage. We can see Narumi Gen striking a pose with an intimidating weapon in hand. The promo confirms Kaiju No. 8 will premiere season two in July 2025, so fans can put that release window down on their calendar.
As you can see, Kaiju No. 8 is moving full speed towards season two. The anime promises to put Kafka Hibino in the driver's seat once more, but of course, this life is a bit more complicated than it once was. At the start of season one, Kaiju No. 8 follows Kafka as he gains the ability to transform into a kaiju, and he ends up hiding his true identity from his coworkers who hunt the beasts now. But of course, the man's identity did not stay quiet for too long.
Kaiju No. 8 Will Link Up With Kafka At His Lowest Point to Date
The Anime's Second Season Has Big Shoes to Fill
By the end of Kaiju No. 8 season one, fans watched as Kafka was taken into custody by the Defense Force after his alter ego was made public. In a bid to save his division from death, Kafka chose to sacrifice his anonymity, and it has left him in chains. Despite being up for disposal, Kafka's tactical worth was proven after a difficult fight observed by the Defense Force's strongest warrior. And in a post-credits scene, fans watched as Kaiju No. 9 talked with a clone of itself before gearing up for their next move.
Kafka is one of Shonen Jump's most unique protagonists in recent memory, with his best moments proving why he deserves his status as a new icon.
There is no doubt that Kaiju No. 8 is going to be an intense ride, so fans will not want to miss out on Kafka's return. The anime is set to return in 2025, and Production I.G. worked with Studio Khara to prepare a compilation movie of Kaiju No. 8 that will catch new fans up to speed. The film will debut in Japan come March 2025, so Kaiju No. 8 season two will not go live any sooner than that. But if we are lucky, a summer launch could be in the cards.
If you are not caught up with Kaiju No. 8, no sweat! The anime is now streaming on Hulu as well as Crunchyroll either subbed or dubbed. You can also find Matsumoto's hit manga in English courtesy of Viz Media.
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Kafka Hibino, a disillusioned Kaiju corpse cleanup worker, dreams of joining the Defense Force that protects Japan from monstrous Kaiju attacks. His life takes a surreal turn when he becomes infected by a Kaiju parasite, granting him the power to transform into a Kaiju himself. Known as Kaiju No. 8, Kafka must navigate the dual life of a monster and a protector, facing enemies both human and Kaiju.
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