Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out?

Returning for a second season, Kaiju No. 8 is a fascinating twist on the ever-popular kaiju genre, starring a hero who wants to battle kaiju... while kind of being a kaiju himself.

Based on the manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, this action-packed anime is a clever tribute to the Japanese giant monster genre, tapping into ideas that originated with Godzilla in the 1950s.

Taking place in a world ravaged by kaiju attacks (much like the American kaiju movie Pacific Rim), Kaiju No. 8 focuses on an unlikely hero protagonist Kafka Hibino. He's always wanted to join the heroic Kaiju Defence Force, but after failing the entrance exams, he now works as a cleaner.

But when Kafka gets attacked by a kaiju parasite, his life changes forever. This parasite gives him the ability to transform into a kaiju hybrid - a power he must hide from everyone around him, particularly once he gets a belated chance to live his dream of joining the Defence Force.

Season 1 ended with Kafka's secret being revealed, leading into an equally action-packed second season in 2025. If you're just catching up now, here's everything you need to know about Kaiju No. 8's release schedule!

What is the Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release schedule?

New episodes of Kaiju No. 8 season 2 arrive each Saturday, following the season 2 premiere on 19th July 2025.

However season 2 is now complete at 11 episodes, so if you're looking for future episode dates, you're out of luck!

Here's the full list of release dates and episode titles for season 2, which is now available to stream on Crunchyroll:

• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1 - Kaiju Weapon - 19th July 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 2 - The Next Generation's Challenge - 26th July 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 3 - The Strongest Division - 2nd August 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya - 9th August 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 5 - I Want to be Strong - 16th August 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 6 - Compatible User - 23rd August 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 7 - Wall - 30th August 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 8 - Destiny - 6th September 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 9 - Omen - 13th September 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 10 - Cataclysms - 20th September 2025
• Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 11 - Second Wave - 27th September 2025

What time are the new Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episodes released?

New episodes of Kaiju No. 8 arrive on Crunchyroll at 10am ET/7am PT/3pm BST.

For UK-based viewers, this means they're available to stream on Saturday afternoons. But with season 2 now complete at 11 episodes, you shouldn't expect a new instalment this weekend!

How many episodes will there be in Kaiju No. 8 season 2?

Season 2 of Kaiju No. 8 is 11 episodes long, following a 12-episode first season.

The season concluded on September 27th. So while many fans expected a 12-episode season like last year, that unfortunately wasn't the case.

Where can I watch Kaiju No. 8 season 2?

Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix. However, Netflix only offers the show to a limited number of Asian territories.

What’s the plot of Kaiju No. 8?

This sci-fi/action series takes place in a world where kaiju (ie. giant monsters) regularly attack human civilization. Similar to the movie Pacific Rim, this has led to the development of a specialized anti-kaiju fighting force, where human heroes don powered suits to battle the monsters.

Our down-on-his-luck protagonist Kafka Hibino vowed at a young age to join the Japanese Anti-Kaiju Defense Force, but while Kafka's friend Mina Ashiro achieved this dream, Kafka failed the Defense Force entrance exams.

Now working for the kaiju clean-up crew, he's kind of a loser. But after a parasitic attack gives him kaiju transformation powers, his life gets a lot more complicated - especially once he actually gets accepted into the Defense Force himself.

As of the season 1 finale, Kafka's secret has been revealed, and he's now promised to prove his worth as a fully-fledged member of the Defense Force.

Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is available to watch now on Crunchyroll, alongside its initial release in Japan.

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