Fans of the exhilarating anime series Kaiju No. 8 have much to celebrate. Following the season finale on Saturday, June 29, Crunchyroll has confirmed the production of a sequel for this monstrous hit from Production I.G. This announcement ensures that the thrilling adventures of Kafka Hibino and his companions will continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
The Global Phenomenon Will Return
Crunchyroll will stream the return Kaiju No. 8 in over 200 countries and territories, although the specific broadcast date is yet to be announced. To mark this exciting news, a short teaser video has been released, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.
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For those who missed any of the action, all available episodes of Kaiju No. 8 are now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll. Additionally, the dub for the season finale will be available on Saturday, July 13, only on Crunchyroll.
What to Know
Kaiju No. 8 is adapted from the original manga by Naoya Matsumoto and brought to life by the renowned Production I.G, known for works like PSYCHO-PASS and GHOST IN THE SHELL. The kaiju artwork and design are supervised by Studio Khara, famous for Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition and Shin Godzilla.
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The series is directed by Shigeyuki Miya, with Tomomi Kamiya as co-director. The screenplay and series composition are penned by Ichiro Okouchi, known for his work on Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
Stellar Production Team
The animation and character design are overseen by Tetsuya Nishio, while kaiju design is managed by Mahiro Maeda. Shinji Kimura handles the art direction, and cinematography is by Eiji Arai. The editing is done by Aya Hida, and Yuta Bandoh composes the music.
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The series features the opening song “Abyss” by YUNGBLUD and the ending song “Nobody” by OneRepublic, adding a dynamic musical dimension to the show.
Crunchyroll and the Future of Kaiju No. 8
“Kaiju No. 8* has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Crunchyroll is thrilled to be able to bring this trilogy of films to fans, on the big screen, and it promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop cultural events of our time when it hits cinemas.”
As fans eagerly await the sequel, they can enjoy the available episodes and look forward to the continuing saga of Kafka Hibino and his fight against the kaiju. Stay tuned to Crunchyroll for more updates on the broadcast date and additional content.
About Kaiju No. 8
Release Date: TBA
Creator: Naoya Matsumoto
Production: Production I.G. and Studios Khara
Cast: Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Asami Seto
Synopsis
In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.
“Let’s wipe out the Kajju together.”
Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.
He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specialises in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.
At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together.
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