As an observer, I’m excitedly looking forward to the upcoming Summer 2025 anime season, where “Kaiju No. 8” is set to make a stunning comeback among other franchises. Fresh updates about the new episodes have been unveiled, including some exciting new voices joining the cast and a brand-new opening theme song. Last year, the anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto’s original manga series created quite a stir among fans, so it came as no surprise that a second season was quickly announced following the conclusion of the first.
In July of 2025, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 will officially begin, airing as part of the Summer Anime lineup. Before it premieres, some intriguing details about the upcoming episodes have been revealed. To build anticipation, a new trailer has dropped, and it features “You Can’t Run From Yourself” by Aurora as the opening theme song. Just like with the initial season, this new season will be broadcast internationally for its opening theme. You can watch the latest trailer here.
What to Know for Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
Additionally, it’s been announced that the unveiling of the fresh opening theme brings along new characters such as Koki Uchiyama portraying Gen Narumi, Hiroki Yasumoto stepping into the role of Eiji Hasegawa, and Kana Hanazawa voicing Rin Shinonome. The release date for this eagerly anticipated second season of Kaiju No. 8 is set in Japan on July 19th. Similar to the first season, it will be accessible globally on both X and Crunchyroll. To add an extra treat for fans, a special episode will be available prior to the official streaming date.
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On July 5th, the special episode of “Kaiju No. 8” titled “Hoshina’s Day Off” will exclusively stream on Crunchyroll. This means fans won’t have to wait too long to witness more thrilling action from the anime. Notably, the original team behind the first season is returning for this episode. Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Tamiya are directing the series, while Production I.G. and Studio Khara take charge of the Kaiju designs. Tetsuya Nishio is responsible for the character designs, and Yuta Bando is composing the music. Thus, fans can anticipate a promising continuation through the Summer episodes.
What’s Special for Kaiju No. 8 Season 2?
In the debut of Kaiju No. 8, viewers were enticed by the prospect of epic battles with colossal monsters. However, it’s during the second season that these conflicts will truly unfold. With Kafka’s newfound ability to transform into Kaiju No. 8 now known to the JAKDF, he must harness this power to combat impending threats. Gen Narumi, a character introduced in the first season, will be keeping a close eye on him to prevent any loss of control.
To stay updated with all that transpired during the initial season, head over to Crunchyroll now! They give us a sneak peek of what’s next in Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 by hinting: “Thanks to Isao Shinomiya, Kafka Hibino manages to dodge becoming a weapon. As fresh recruits take their positions, Kafka encounters Gen Narumi, the mightiest man in the Defense Force and commander of the First Division. Eager to prove his strength, Kafka utilizes Kaiju No. 8’s power. In the background, Kaiju No. 9 remains hidden as the most formidable danger yet faced by the Defense Force looms.
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2025-06-23 20:09