Kaiju No. 8 is back with a brand new season, and fans can’t wait to see what happens next. This hit anime continues the thrilling story of Kafka Hibino, a man stuck in a dull job cleaning up Kaiju corpses. But Kafka has bigger dreams, he wants to join the Defense Force and fight these giant monsters.

His life changes completely when a Kaiju parasite infects him. He gains the ability to transform into a Kaiju himself. Now called Kaiju No. 8, Kafka must balance his double life, monster and protector. As threats rise, he must face both enemy Kaiju and humans who fear what he’s become.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 begins streaming on Saturday, July 19, 2025, only on Crunchyroll. The new season is expected to have 11 episodes. Crunchyroll has not confirmed whether all episodes will release on the same day or weekly. Stay tuned for updates

 

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Voices Behind the Monsters: Meet the Cast

• Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8 voiced by Katsuya Fukunishi
• Mina Ashiro voiced by Masami Seto
• Reno Ichikawa voiced by Wataru Kato
• Kikoru Shinomiya voiced by Ai Fairuz
• Soshiro Hoshina voiced by Kengo Kasai
• Iharu Furuhashi voiced by Yuki Shin
• Haruichi Izumo voiced by Keisuke Kawamoto
• Aoi Kaguragi voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi
• Konomi Okonogi voiced by Ayaka Senbongi
• Isao Shinomiya voiced by Tetsuaki Genda
• Gen Narumi voiced by Koki Uchiyama
• Kaiju No. 10 voiced by Kenta Miyake
• Kaiju No. 9 voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino

Get a Taste of the Chaos: Watch Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Trailer

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In Season 1, we met Kafka Hibino, a regular man stuck in a boring job cleaning up after Kaiju attacks. But deep down, he always dreamed of joining the Defense Force and fighting these monsters head-on. Everything changed when a mysterious Kaiju entered his body, giving him the power to transform into one himself. Now known as Kaiju No. 8, Kafka had to keep his identity a secret while training to become a soldier. He made new friends like Reno Ichikawa and faced tough challenges during the Defense Force exams. At the same time, his bond with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, now a top officer, added emotional depth. As powerful enemies appeared and the mystery of Kafka’s transformation deepened, Season 1 ended with intense battles and big questions. It was a thrilling ride of action, friendship, and the fight between duty and identity.