Overview
- Kaiju No. 8’s anime adaptation achieved remarkable success in 2024.
- A second season has been confirmed along with an exciting new visual.
- Fans can anticipate a compilation film and an original song preceding the season’s release.
The year 2024 marked a significant milestone for Kaiju No. 8, with the anime adaptation by Production I.G garnering immense popularity and acclaim from audiences. Following the success of the first season, news of a second season was eagerly anticipated.
In a thrilling announcement made after the finale of season one, Kaiju No. 8 disclosed plans for a sequel. On December 22, a captivating new visual for the upcoming second season was unveiled, igniting excitement among fans as the release is slated for July 2025.
Significant Announcement at Jump Festa 2025
In addition to the season two announcement, new details about a compilation film featuring highlights from the first season have been revealed. This film will include a special episode titled “Hoshina’s Days Off”and is scheduled for a worldwide release, with Japanese screenings beginning on March 28, 2025.
"Kaiju No. 8" ANIME SEASON 2 VISUAL REVEAL! Air Date: July 2025 Animation Studio: Production I.G. Sci-fi Battle Action by Naoya Matsumoto set in a world plagued by giant monster attacks terrorizing humanity. To fight them off a group of powerful fighters are deployed. A… pic.twitter.com/FpEhFKWXRb — Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) (@MangaMoguraRE) December 22, 2024
Additionally, the musical group ONE REPUBLIC is set to debut a new track titled “Invisible”for the compilation film. For fans of Kaiju No. 8, 2025 promises to be an exhilarating year filled with new content, as the compilation film will effectively set the stage for the eagerly awaited second season.
Most of the original cast will reprise their roles in the upcoming season, ensuring continuity in character portrayal:
- Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino
- Wataru Kotoh as Reno Ichikawa
- Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya
- Genda as Isao Shinomiya
- Kōki Uchiyama as Gen Narumi
The principal staff from season one is also expected to return. Notably, Tetsuya Nishio will reprise his role as character designer and chief animation director, while Mahiro Maeda will continue to provide intricate breakdowns of kaiju anatomy.
Kaiju No. 8’s Rising Popularity
Since its serialization began in July 2020 on the Shonen Jump+ platform, Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto has become a fan favorite. The series adopts an innovative release strategy where the creator takes a week off after three chapters to maintain a balance between productivity and personal well-being, ultimately preserving his health.
The manga’s sales figures are impressive, exceeding 16 million copies—a remarkable achievement for a relatively new series. These numbers are expected to climb further with the impending release of the anime’s second season.
Fans can catch up on the series as Kaiju No. 8 is readily available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
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