The highly anticipated second season of the Kaiju No. 8 anime officially premiered on July 19, 2025, bringing the thrilling monster-fighting action back to screens worldwide. Fans can now stream the first episode, titled “Kaiju Weapon,” on Crunchyroll, with new episodes scheduled to release weekly.
Global Release and Streaming Details
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 launched globally on Crunchyroll, accessible to viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. The English subbed version premiered simultaneously with Japan at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with the regular stream following shortly after at 7:30 a.m. PT. The English dub also returned on July 19, with the same-day release on Crunchyroll. New episodes are expected to air weekly on Saturdays.
What to Expect from Season 2
Season 2 picks up directly from the gripping conclusion of the first season, which left protagonist Kafka Hibino’s fate uncertain after his intense encounter with Isao Shinomiya. The premiere episode, “Kaiju Weapon,” delves into Kafka’s anxiety over his uncertain future before shifting focus to the First Division, introducing Kikoru Shinomiya as its newest member. Fans can anticipate deeper dives into Kafka’s integration into the First Division, focusing on training, team dynamics, and his personal growth as he strives to earn his squad’s trust while harboring his monstrous secret. The season promises even larger and more intense battles as the First Division confronts new Kaiju threats, including the looming presence of Kaiju No. 9.
Key Announcements and Production
The announcement of a second season for Kaiju No. 8 came alongside news of a separate anime movie and an original episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off,” which livestreamed on July 5. Production I.G continues to handle the animation for Season 2, with Studio Khara overseeing creature designs. The anime’s official X account commemorated the premiere with a new visual of Gen Narumi, the captain of the First Division and “Japan’s Strongest Anti-Kaiju Combatant,” who plays a significant role in the opening episode. Koki Uchiyama joins the cast as the voice of Gen Narumi, while Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino) and Wataru Katoh (Reno Ichikawa) reprise their roles.
The opening theme for Season 2 is “You Can’t Run From Yourself” by Aurora, and OneRepublic returns to perform the new ending song, “Beautiful Colors.” The Kaiju No. 8 manga, authored by Naoya Matsumoto, recently concluded its serialization on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform with Chapter 129. A game adaptation, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, also showcased its first demo at Anime Expo 2025 and is slated for a release later in 2025.
