Currently streaming on Crunchyroll India, Kaiju No. 8 is one of the best dark fantasy anime of 2024. The anime follows the life of Kafka Hibino, an ordinary human who turns a kaiju after swallowing a parasite-like creature.
Kaiju No. 8 is now in the works on a second season of the anime, and they also announced the special original episode titled ‘Hoshina’s Day Off,’ currently in the works and will be available to watch in 2025. The anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto manga made its debut this year. And it was one of the most highly anticipated series releases of the spring of 2024.
So it was no surprise after the anime season one ended, Kaiju No. 8 quickly announced the sequel anime project was in work. To the fan’s surprise, the anime production studio is working on a special episode. And we finally get the news updated on the anime sequel and the episode production. The official anime website shared the update confirming the new sequel, and the episode will premiere in 2025.
Kaiju No.8 Special Episode Expected Release Date
On the occasion of Kafka Hibino’s birthday on August 5, 2024, the anime production studio announced the premiere date of the anticipated sequel. To make it even more special, the anime production studio announced the release of the special episode Hoshina’s Day Off in the next year. This announcement caused a stir in the anime community, sparking excitement for fans to watch it.
However, the exact release date has not been officially confirmed. Episode Hoshina’s Day Off might air during the spring or the end of the year. But for now, fans are happy with the announcement and have to wait for the time to begin.
This will be the next chapter in the anime series. Although it’s non-canon, watching the anime on the big screen will be thrilling. Production I.G., the production studio of Kaiju No. 8, might release an anime special episode at the start of the year. It is a famous anime studio known for working on selected projects.
Their most recent project was Terminator Zero, and they are currently working on the sequel and the episode. Given that the studio is not taking on multiple projects and is dealing with the Kaiju No. 8 sequel and the special episode.
Therefore, the release window of the Kaiju No. 8 special episode is the start of 2025 or in the winter. It will be shocking if the anime sequel comes before the special episode, given that the episode will be part of season one. Also, Hoshina’s Day Off will be a non-canon movie, meaning it will not be connected with the original adaptation. There’s not much information available about the episode on the internet. Fans can only guess what to expect from it.
What To Expect From The Special Episode Of The Anime
Special Episode Hoshina’s Day Off is an original work that will come to the big screen. As the title name suggests, the anime will focus on Soshiro Hoshina, covering his backstory and the reason for him to join the Defence Force.
Soshiro Hoshina is one of the fan-favorite Kaiju No. 8 characters. Seeing his backstory from childhood to Vice Captain will give fans chills. Fans will see how he enters the Defence Force and becomes the Vice Captain.
Where To Watch Kaiju No. 8
The dark fantasy anime is available to stream on Crunchyroll India. Only one season is available for streaming, covering chapters 1 to 37 of the manga series. Season one of the anime has 12 episodes with an average watch duration is 23-24 minutes.