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The release ofKaiju No. 8Season 2 is set for July 2025. The exact release date has yet to be revealed. The show will premiere on TV Tokyo for the Japanese audience; however, for international fans, the show can be watched on Crunchyroll. The creative staffbehind the series are the sameas in the first season; Production I.G. is the studio that continues to provide amazing animated fight sequences and a thrilling story, and the fans will be happy to know their favorite characters will be returning with the same voice actors behind them.
The returning production team also aims to improve the aesthetics of the show when it comes to its animation to be even better in the second season, as well as deliver more exciting battle scenes. Given the groundwork that has been laid down in Season 1, it will be interesting to see how the franchise will grow to another level in the next season.
Fresh Artwork Means Deeper Upcoming Character Arcs
New Character Visuals Revealed And A July Release Date For Season 2
Two new previews ofKaiju No. 8Season 2 are very promising andreveal some details of the further plot. The first visual vividly depicts Kafka Hibino, who has a cheerful appearance, which symbolizes his optimism. In contrast, the second visual portrays Mina Ashiro with her characteristic seriousness, ready for duty. These portrayals mean that Season 2 will focus on the changes the two childhood friends face in terms of personal and professional growth.
It is evident that there are exciting advances in their relationship dynamics that imply character evolution as well as elaborate plots. People are excited to see how Kafka’s comedy will work with Mina’s seriousness and the rest of the season is highly expected to be full of emotions and intense fight scenes.
Pursuing a dream means constantly losing to someone every minute, every second on what’s most non-negotiable and important. - Kafka Hibino
Shōnen Jump+ 10th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop
Exclusive Event at Tokyo Character Street Ichiban Plaza
Along with the great news ofnew visuals and a release date for season 2. Shōnen Jump+ will have its 10th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop beginning from February 21 to June 30, 2025. Regarding the event, it will be held at Tokyo Character Street Ichiban Plaza and the original illustrations at the event will be from the four seriesKaiju No. 8,SPY×FAMILY,Dandadan, andIt’s Time for Princess Torture. There, decorations such as garlands, crackers, balloons, and cakes will be made to bring out the spirit of festivities and stand as a symbol of the Shōnen Jump+ brand.
Fans can also get venue-limited goods and items with memorized artwork and each purchase of 2,200 yen (tax included) comes with an original sticker until this offer is met. It also commemorates Shōnen Jump+’s anniversary but also shows the triumph of the nameKaiju No. 8recently has as the show haswon several awards, even anime of the year 2024.
Kaiju No. 8
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Production I.G’s Kaiju No. 8 is a Spring 2024 anime based on Naoya Matsumoto’s Shonen Jump+ manga. Set in an alternate version of Japan, the story follows the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force as they try to protect the nation from monster attacks.
