Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 premiered on July 19, 2025, on Crunchyroll, with new episodes airing weekly on Saturdays. While the first season consisted of 12 episodes, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is slated for 11 episodes, with an additional “Hoshina’s Day Off” special episode released prior on July 5, 2025. This means that Episode 14 would fall outside the confirmed episode count for Season 2.
Season 2 Overview and Story Arcs
The second season of Kaiju No. 8 is expected to adapt the “Kaiju Weapon Arc” and “Compatible User Arc” from Naoya Matsumoto’s popular manga. Fans can anticipate intense training sequences, the introduction of new key characters like Gen Narumi, and high-stakes battles against formidable Kaiju. The season promises enhanced animation and a deeper exploration of the series’ lore.
The Journey So Far
Season 1 of Kaiju No. 8 introduced audiences to Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old man who gains the ability to transform into a Kaiju after ingesting a small parasitic creature. Despite his monstrous transformation, Kafka aspires to join the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force (JAKDF) alongside his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro, to combat the very creatures he’s become. The first season, which ran for 12 episodes from April 13 to June 29, 2024, followed Kafka’s struggles to keep his Kaiju ability a secret while proving his worth within the Defense Force.
What to Expect in Season 2
With Kafka’s new reality as a “Kaiju weapon” established, Season 2 will delve into his integration with the First Division. The narrative is expected to explore the tension surrounding his dual existence and the societal implications of a human capable of transforming into a Kaiju. New episodes of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 are released weekly on Saturdays, streaming on Crunchyroll.
The Manga’s Conclusion
The original Kaiju No. 8 manga, written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto, concluded its serialization on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ online platform on July 18, 2025, with its 129th chapter. The manga concluded with 15 tankōbon volumes as of March 2025, and the 16th and final volume is set to be released on September 4, 2025.
Where to Watch
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll in various territories, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. In Japan, it airs weekly on TV Tokyo.
