Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Goes Full Attack on Titan With New Episode

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The second season of “Kaiju No. 8” is now on-air, picking up where the first left off, with Hibino Kafka’s transformation into Kaiju No. 8 becoming public knowledge. Demonstrating his humanity and independence from control by a Kaiju, it’s evident that Kafka will be crucial in upcoming battles, especially against the cunning and disguised-as-human Kaiju No. 9. The latest season presents the elite Defense Force unit, the First Division, which Kafka and Kikoru now serve. As tensions rise with Kaiju No. 9, Kafka’s talents are pushed to their limits.

In contrast, when Kafka confronts Kaiju No. 9 and is about to transform, he finds himself unexpectedly unable. As the power of Kaiju No. 8 is urgently required, things take a turn for the worse, leaving Kikoru no choice but to fight Kaiju No. 9 with all her might. Initially, it’s uncertain why Kafka can’t transform, but later in the most recent episode, we learn that his fear of losing control and putting his companions at risk is holding him back. In a parallel to Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan, Kafka eventually conquers his fears with the help of his friends.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Inhabits Eren’s Struggle With His Titan Transformations

In the initial stages of “Attack on Titan”, Eren’s battles, particularly after acquiring the power to transform into a Titan, took center stage. After the significant event where Eren’s abilities were exposed, he was assigned to seal the gap in the wall created by the Armored Titan in Shiganshina District. However, losing control upon transformation led to disorder instead. It was during this crucial moment that his friends, particularly Armin, stepped in to help him regain composure. A parallel scenario occurred in the latest episode of “Kaiju No. 8”, where Kafka found himself unable to respond when the Defense Force needed him most.

Kikoru, who has blonde hair like Armin, helps Kafka conquer his inner conflict and take action yet again, demonstrating his value as Kaiju No. 8. It’s worth mentioning that this instance isn’t the sole scene in Kaiji No. 8 that may borrow elements from Attack on Titan. The story of Kaiji No. 8 shares many similarities with Attack on Titan, particularly in the characters’ abilities to transform into monsters and their mutual disdain for these creatures. Moreover, both series portray humanity facing formidable threats, leading them to create specialized units armed with advanced equipment to counter these perils. Consequently, many viewers consider Kaiji No. 8 a spiritual successor to Attack on Titan, and future episodes of the series may include more scenes reminiscent of the renowned series.

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2025-08-03 06:11