Kodoani.com – At the Jump Festa '25 event, a surprising and exciting announcement delighted fans Kaiju No. 8. The second season of the anime adapted from the hit manga, based on the work of Naoya Matsumoto, will officially premiere in July 2025. The broadcast schedule is set on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels, with Crunchyroll continue to accompany online streaming to bring works to a global audience.
A notable highlight in the new season is the appearance of the character Gen Harumi, voiced by Kōki Uchiyama. The newly released promotional image also highlights the drama of the story, as the characters face greater challenges.
Before the second season officially airs, fans can enjoy a special compilation of the first season, scheduled to premiere in 32 theaters in Japan from March 28, 2025. Special Features in this compilation is a brand new original episode titled “Hoshina's Day Off.” The episode is about Hoshina's day off, where Reno and Iharu discover strange things and decide to follow him, opening up unexpected situations. The new plot is written by Yūto Tsukuda – author of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, and promises to bring a different perspective on familiar characters.
The first season of the anime, broadcast from April 2024, left a strong impression with its eye-catching battles and deep emotions. With the direction of Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya, and an excellent script from Ichirō Ōkouchi, the film faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the original, while creating memorable moments. Production IG and Studio Khara have combined perfectly in designing monsters and settings, bringing a lively, attractive Kaiju world.
Manga Kaiju No. 8launched in 2020 on the Shonen Jump+ platform, quickly became a phenomenon, attracting many readers with the story of a man who transformed into a Kaiju to pursue his unfinished dream. That attraction continued to spread when the series was released internationally under the title Monster #8. With side manga projects and games in development, this brand is expanding continuously, promising to conquer even more audiences.
Season two of Kaiju No. 8 is not only the next journey of favorite characters but also an affirmation of the work's position in the hearts of fans. New battles, deeper relationships, and surprises at every turn will make this season an event not to be missed.
