Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Drops New Trailer Ahead of Premiere

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The popular anime franchise “Kaiju No. 8” will make its comeback this Summer with new episodes, and fans have recently been treated to a sneak peek of what’s to come with the release of a Season 2 trailer before the grand premiere. This Summer has seen an exciting lineup of anime debuts, but it seems that this season is particularly packed with returning franchises ready for their new seasons. Among these returns, the most highly-anticipated one will finally air in just a few days.

The eagerly awaited second season of “Kaiju No. 8” is set to make a massive impact on the Summer 2025 anime lineup, potentially engaging in an epic crossover battle against Godzilla. With its new episodes set to air soon, “Kaiju No. 8” has unveiled a fresh trailer showcasing the updated cast and featuring OneRepublic’s latest ending theme for the season titled “Beautiful Colors.” You can watch the new trailer here: .

How to Watch Kaiju No. 8 Season 2

In Japan, Season 2 of Kaiju No. 8 is set to premiere on July 19th. Similar to its first season, it will be available for streaming outside of Japan on both X and Crunchyroll. Joining the voice cast for this new season are Koki Uchiyama as Gen Narumi, Hiroki Yasumoto as Eiji Hasegawa, Kana Hanazawa as Rin Shinonome, and Kotono Mitsuishi as Hikaru Shinomiya. The opening theme for the new season is “You Can’t Run From Yourself,” sung by Aurora.

In the upcoming Season 2 of “Kaiju No. 8”, the team behind the first season returns, including Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Tamiya as directors for Production I.G. and Studio Khara, who will continue to design the Kaijus. Tetsuya Nishio is responsible for character designs, while Yuta Bando handles the music composition. For those eager to dive back into this anime, you can currently watch the “Hoshina’s Day Off” special episode on Crunchyroll. This standalone story, released between the two seasons, offers a fresh and unique tale that hasn’t been seen before.

What Is Kaiju No. 8 About?

You’ll likely want to check out everything that transpired during the first season on Crunchyroll with “Kaiju No. 8”. Furthermore, they offer a glimpse into what Season 2 might hold: “Thanks to Isao Shinomiya, Kafka Hibino manages to dodge being transformed into a weapon. As fresh recruits report for duty, Kafka encounters Gen Narumi, the strongest member of the Defense Force and commander of the First Division. In an attempt to prove his worth, Kafka uses the power of Kaiju No. 8 to make Gen acknowledge his potential. At the same time, Kaiju No. 9 looms menacingly as the Defense Force prepares to face its greatest threat yet.

Naoya Matsumoto’s “Kaiju No. 8” manga is preparing to publish its last chapter about the same time as Season 2 of the anime debuts, making this summer thrilling for fans of the giant monster series. With a new anime season on the horizon, and the manga’s conclusion approaching, there will be plenty to look forward to and keep track of.

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2025-07-12 17:39