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The release date ofKaiju No. 8 season 2is fast approaching, and fans will soon have a closer look at the new and improved version of Kafka Hibino. The pilot episode is dropping this July as part of the2025 summer anime lineup, and fans around the world are incredibly excited. Kafka’s journey as a Japanese Defense Force member is set to resume, and there’s no stopping him from fighting against the Kaijus.
The first season ofKaiju No. 8took the world by storm, adapting the Japanese manga series of the same name by Naoya Matsumoto. Otherwise known asMonster #8, the anime series has been received well not just in Japan but also on the international scene. Hence, it’s not a surprise that Kafka Hibino and the rest of the Defense Force are returning in season 2 after a year.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Arrives in July 2025
Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1will stream live on July 11, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. PT (10:00 a.m. EDT) worldwide as it airs in Japan, unless there will be changes made to the original schedule. The anime will then be made available for streaming at 7:30 a.m. PT (10:30 a.m. EDT) worldwide and in most international territories, depending on the streaming platform’s availability.
Before Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1 drops, a special episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off” will premiere on July 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. PT (10:00 a.m. EDT), streaming live as it airs in Japan. As the name of the special episode implies, the special episode would likely featureThird Division Vice Captain Soshiro Hoshinaon one of his rare days off. The runtime of the special episode has not been confirmed.
How Many Episodes Will Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Have?
As of writing, the total episode count of Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is not yet confirmed. Fans are expecting to watch 12 new episodes next season like the first one, but there are rumors circulating that Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is only listed with 11 episodes.
Usually, an anime series’ episode count is confirmed through official announcements on social media, but also on their respective official websites. Hence, fans are encouraged to visit Kaiju No. 8’s official accounts to stay updated.
Where to Watch Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1?
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Is Coming to Crunchyroll and Netflix
Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1 will premiere on Crunchyroll in Japanese with English subtitles and later with English dubbing.It will also be available on Netflix, but in selected Asian regions only. Even so, fans will face no trouble watching the debut episode of Kaiju No. 8 season 2 when it drops in July 2025 with these two convenient streaming services.
The first season of Kaiju No. 8 is also available to watch on Crunchyroll and Netflix, which means fans have more than enough time to revisit Kafka Hibino’s initial moments with the Third Division before the second season premieres.
In Japan, Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1 will also stream live on X (formerly Twitter) as it airs on Japanese TV. For Asian regions outside Japan, the second season will also drop on BiliBili, ANIPLUS, and iQiyi.
What to Expect from Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1?
More Defense Force Action and More Kaiju Will Appear
Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1 is expected to pick up the events where the first season left off. This means fans might see a short recap of the final episode of the first season at the beginning of season 2 episode 1, heading to the current events.
WithKafka Hibino’s termination deferred, the Third Division members will celebrate, but only for a short time. After all, the core characters are set to join other divisions, including Kikoru Shinomiya and Reno Ichikawa, who both want to grow stronger than ever.
I believe you will come back.—Reno Ichikawa to Kafka Hibino
The second season is also expected to bring more Kaiju action, as theproblem with Kaiju No. 9is still unresolved. In addition, Kafka Hibino remains under the watchful eye of Commander Shinomiya, as well as Japan’s strongest anti-Kaiju combatant and leader of the first division, Gen Narumi.
All in all, exciting moments await anime fans asKaiju No. 8 season 2offers more Kaiju action, character development, and world-building. It’s not about the Third Division anymore, as the other divisions are set to take center stage.
