Exciting news for Kaiju No. 8 fans! The official website has revealed a key visual for the upcoming movie and special episode, along with confirmation of Season 2.
Movie and Special Episode
The Kaiju No. 8 movie, featuring a compilation of Season 1 and a new special episode “Hoshina’s Day Off,” will premiere in Japanese theaters on March 28th, 2025. The key visual showcases the main characters, hinting at the action to come.
“Hoshina’s Day Off” will focus on Soshiro Hoshina, the Third Division’s vice-captain, offering fans a deeper look into his character.
STAFF & CAST
- Original Manga: Naoya Matsumoto (Serialized in “MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA”)
- Director: Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Kamiya
- Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tetsuya Nishio
- Art Director: Shinji Kimura
- 3DCG Director: Masaru Matsumoto (Season 1), Syun Arakaki (“Hoshina’s Day Off“)
- Music: Yuta Bandoh
- Animation Studio: Production I.G (known for Producer of “Attack On Titans” & “Vinland Saga“)
Season 2 and Jump Festa 2025
Hoshina’s Day Off – original episode details revealed!💥
— KAIJU NO. 8 (@KaijuNo8_O_EN) November 21, 2024
A day off… After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he’s supposed to do with free time. But when he sees that Hoshina is up to something, he goes on a mission to tail him with Iharu!
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Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 has been confirmed for a 2025 release. More details about the series will be revealed at Jump Festa 2025, scheduled for December 21-22, 2024, at Tokyo’s Makuhari Messe.
About the Series
Kaiju No. 8 follows Kafka Hibino, who gains the ability to transform into a kaiju. The anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto’s manga became one of 2024’s most popular series, airing its first season from April 13 to June 29, 2024.
With these announcements, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for Kaiju No. 8 fans. Stay tuned for more updates on these upcoming projects!
Source:- Official Website.