As a hardcore fan of Kaiju No. 8, I can’t help but feel like a kid on Christmas Eve every time there’s news about our beloved anime. The latest announcement has sent me into an excited frenzy! The short animated series is a delightful surprise, and I can’t wait to see more of Kafka, Reno, and Kikoru discussing the popularity contest among the Defense Force members.
Before Christmas, Kaiju No. 8 has come back, but not quite as fans anticipated. As we impatiently wait for Season 2 of this sensational new anime, TOHO Animation has revealed a fresh batch of animated shorts featuring our beloved characters. Originating from the manga by Naoya Matsumoto that’s published in weekly Saikyo Jump, Kaiju No. 8 premiered its first season in April this year. The 12-episode season was a massive success, and it’s no wonder fans are craving more.
The story Kaiju No. 8 revolves around Kafka Hibino, a 32-year-old who’s losing hope of joining the Defense Force. Instead, he works on a team responsible for cleaning up after kaiju battles. Inspired to try one last time when a new recruit joins his cleanup squad, things take an unexpected turn when Kafka is bitten by a strange creature, granting him hidden kaiju abilities. He must now keep these powers secret from his fellow recruits and superiors.
Kaiju No. 8‘s First Unveils The Best Defense Force Officer
The premiere of the first animated short is now available on TOHO Animation’s official YouTube channel. This debut short film presents a classic query: Which character from Kaiju No. 8 is the most beloved? Characters Kafka, Reno, and Kikoru engage in a discussion about a popularity contest involving members of the Kaiju Defense Force. True to form, the powerful fighter Kikoru confidently asserts that she will come out on top. However, her assumption proves to be incorrect.
Currently, as a fan myself, I’m eagerly waiting for the official release of this short film, which was initially only distributed in Japanese without subtitles. Since I haven’t managed to learn Japanese yet, I and many other Western fans are anxiously looking forward to a subbed or dubbed version. At this point, it’s unclear how many shorts TOHO Animation has produced so far. However, what we do know is that a new short will be freely available on YouTube every Friday.
A Special Kaiju No. 8 Episode Releases in 2025
Prior to the premiere of a Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 compilation film in Japanese theaters, running for three weeks starting on March 28, 2025, the shorts are due for release. This movie not only offers a comprehensive review of the first season but also includes an exclusive special episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off.” This episode focuses on Hoshina, the vice-captain of the Third Division, spending time off with his subordinates, Ichikawa Reno and Furuhashi Iharu. A sneak peek at this new episode is provided through the official poster, with a full clip to be revealed closer to the release date in March 2025.
In essence, the recently unveiled animated shorts and special episode serve as precursors for the return of Kaiju No. 8 in its second season. The upcoming season was disclosed earlier in the year, and fans eagerly anticipate further instalments featuring the humorous Kafka and his formidable Kaiju abilities. A sneak peek at Season 2 was shared on this year’s Kaiju Day (August 5). Besides fresh clips, the trailer also disclosed a target release date in 2025. Further information is set to be unveiled during this year’s Jump Festa event.
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2024-12-11 18:09