As of August 4, 2025, there will not be a “Kaiju No. 8” Season 2, Episode 15. The second season of “Kaiju No. 8” is slated to have 11 episodes, with a special episode, “Hoshina’s Day Off,” preceding its main release. The first season of “Kaiju No. 8” consisted of 12 episodes.
Understanding the “Kaiju No. 8” Season 2 Release
“Kaiju No. 8” Season 2 premiered on July 19, 2025. New episodes are released weekly on Saturdays. Crunchyroll is streaming the second season, with episodes available roughly 30 minutes after their live broadcast. The special episode, “Hoshina’s Day Off,” was released on July 5, 2025, and is also available on Crunchyroll.
Season 2 Episode Breakdown
While Season 1 had 12 episodes, Season 2 is confirmed for 11 episodes. The numbering on some streaming platforms might list the July 5th special, “Hoshina’s Day Off,” as an earlier episode (e.g., episode 13), leading to the main season episodes being numbered starting from 14. For instance, what would be the fourth episode of Season 2 is sometimes listed as “episode 16” on Crunchyroll, following the first season’s episode count and including the special.
Upcoming Episode Release (as of August 4, 2025)
As of August 4, 2025, the latest available episode of “Kaiju No. 8” Season 2 is Episode 3, which premiered on August 2, 2025. The next episode, “Kaiju No. 8” Season 2, Episode 4 (or episode 16 if following the extended numbering), is scheduled for release on August 9, 2025.
“Kaiju No. 8” Overview and Streaming
The “Kaiju No. 8” anime series is based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto. The story follows Kafka Hibino, a man who gains the ability to transform into a kaiju and aims to join the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force alongside his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Production I.G. produces the anime, with Studio Khara overseeing kaiju designs. Crunchyroll is the primary platform for streaming “Kaiju No. 8” in various regions globally.
