Summary
Crunchyroll’s newest hit anime,Kaiju No. 8,has finally revealed an official release window for its upcoming second season along with an exciting new teaser. Based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto,Kaiju no. 8was instantly renewed for season 2back in June, as soon as its first season finished airing, and it seems fans may not have to wait too long for the upcoming season to release.
A post on X by the anime’s official account has confirmed thatseason 2 ofKaiju no. 8will be released in 2025. The announcement was accompanied by a new teaser video posted to X as well as YouTube by Toho Animation’s official channel.
The teaser mostly includes clips of various kaiju being defeated and several key fights from season 1 edited to look like VHS footage.
The announcement also reveals that a new original episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off” and a compilation of season 1 is already in production.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Reveals 2025 Release Window and Teaser
Kaiju No. 8’s Quick Turnaround is Unsurprising Considering its Sheer Popularity
While the rate at whichKajiu no. 8was greenlit for a second season is already quite quick, the fact that season 2 will be released within only a year all the more confirms just how much of a success the anime was. Admittedly, the manga had already amassed quite a following well before the anime was released, however, season 1 has thrustKaiju no. 8into the spotlight more than ever before.
Kaiju No. 8
Cast
Kaiju No. 8 follows Kafka Hibino, who dreams of joining The Defense Force alongside childhood friend Mina Ashiro in a world beset by Kaiju. Kafka’s path diverges as he works cleaning up post-battle, but his encounter with Reno Ichikawa reignites his vow to defend humanity. Released in 2024.
