Kaiju no. 8 Reveals Release Window For Season 2 Along With First Teaser Trailer

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Summary Kaiju No. 8's second season will release in 2025, with a new original episode already in production.

The news has been confirmed with a new teaser video that showcases previous fights from season 1.

The rapid renewal and release of season 2 reflect the anime's tremendous popularity.

Crunchyroll's newest hit anime, Kaiju No. 8, has finally revealed an official release window for its upcoming second season along with an exciting new teaser. Based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto, Kaiju no. 8 was instantly renewed for season 2 back in June, as soon as its first season finished airing, and it seems fans may not have to wait too long for the upcoming season to release.

A post on X by the anime's official account has confirmed that season 2 of Kaiju no. 8 will be released in 2025. The announcement was accompanied by a new teaser video posted to X as well as YouTube by Toho Animation's official channel.

The teaser mostly includes clips of various kaiju being defeated and several key fights from season 1 edited to look like VHS footage.

The announcement also reveals that a new original episode titled "Hoshina's Day Off" and a compilation of season 1 is already in production.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Reveals 2025 Release Window and Teaser

Kaiju No. 8's Quick Turnaround is Unsurprising Considering its Sheer Popularity

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While the rate at which Kajiu no. 8 was greenlit for a second season is already quite quick, the fact that season 2 will be released within only a year all the more confirms just how much of a success the anime was. Admittedly, the manga had already amassed quite a following well before the anime was released, however, season 1 has thrust Kaiju no. 8 into the spotlight more than ever before.

Source: KaijuNo8_O/X