Kaiju No. 8 is the latest shounen anime in 2024 with the theme of kaiju or monsters. Adapting from Naoya Matsumoto’s manga and premiering on April 13, 2024 with a total of 12 episodes. Season 2 of the Kaiju No. 8 anime will be released in 2025 with a more interesting story synopsis.
Produced by Studio Production I.G, Kaiju No. 8 tells the story of Kafka Hibino who aspires to join the Defense Forces to keep his promise to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. However, unexpectedly, he transforms into Kaiju No. 8.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Synopsis
TOHO Animation’s official YouTube channel has uploaded a 16-second teaser video for Kaiju No. 8 (Sequel) on June 29, 2024. The video gives an overview of the plot of the second season of Production I.G’s anime, featuring a city in chaos and an emergency announcement regarding the appearance of kaiju, directing citizens to seek shelter immediately.
The jaw-dropping surprise comes in the final seconds of the video, when a dialogue instructs Division 1 to fight. Although the character speaking is not visible, fans should be familiar with the voice.
The command voice above is Gen Narumi, the 1st Division Captain who appeared after JAKDF Director General Isao Shinomiya fought against Kaiju No. 8, Kafka. The latest video informs that Kaiju No. 8 is currently in production. Fans are asked to be patient as they await further news.
Ending Story of Anime Kaiju No. 8 Season 1
The final episode of Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 is a crucial moment for Kafka Hibino as his identity as Kaiju No. 8 is revealed. He must face off in a 1v1 battle against Isao, Kikoru’s father, who wants to test him.
After losing control, Kafka managed to regain control of his body. Director General Isao then decided to postpone Kafka’s punishment and give him a chance to prove his alignment by fighting against the kaiju on the side of the Defense Forces.
The decision was clearly rejected by the JAKDF leaders. Therefore, Kafka had to fight harder so that his promise to fight alongside Mina could be realized soon.
When will Kaiju No. 8 Anime Season 2 be released?
Kaiju No. 8 is officially getting a second season, with new episodes scheduled to arrive in 2025. Details of this launch were announced at the end of the trailer, which featured an overview of the destruction that was discussed earlier in the renewal announcement video.
The latest season will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll, with an expected release of the Kaiju No. 8 season 2 anime in the spring of 2025 just as the first season was released in April 2024. Let’s wait for the next update!