Hold onto your antimatter suits, Kaiju No. 8 fans — the second trailer for Season 2 just dropped, and it’s an absolute monster! Not only does it reveal fresh new faces joining the fight against kaiju, but it also features a powerful new opening song from none other than AURORA, the ethereal Norwegian singer-songwriter and lifelong anime lover.
🎶 “You Can’t Run From Yourself” will serve as the second season’s opening theme, bringing a hauntingly epic tone to this battle-heavy sequel.
New Faces, Bigger Threats
Joining the cast are:
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Eiji Hasegawa, likely bringing that gruff, battle-hardened voice fans know and love
- Kana Hanazawa as Rin Shinonome, who might just become a fan-favorite with her commanding yet serene delivery
Already confirmed for Season 2 is Kōki Uchiyama, voicing Gen Harumi, adding even more star power to this action-packed sequel.
Key Air Dates & Side Story Special
Mark your calendars:
- Season 2 Premiere: July 19 on TV Tokyo and streaming worldwide on X (formerly Twitter) in real time
- Bonus Episode – Hoshina’s Day Off: Airs July 5, also simulcast on X
This special episode dives into Reno and Hoshina’s day off, where peace doesn’t last long — not with kaiju lurking around. It’s written by Yūto Tsukuda, the creator of Food Wars!, and scripted by Dr. Stone’s Yuichiro Kido — a dream combo!
Season 1 Recap & What’s Next
Season 1 aired in Spring 2024 with 12 episodes, making a splash across platforms like Crunchyroll and X with its real-time simulcast. With Studio Khara handling kaiju design and Production I.G overseeing animation, it nailed both visual spectacle and emotional depth.
The upcoming season looks to raise the stakes — new kaiju, deeper character arcs, and more secrets from the Defense Force.
Behind the Scenes: The Titans of Anime
The elite crew returns for Season 2:
- Directors: Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Kamiya
- Series Composition: Ichirō Ōkouchi (Code Geass)
- Character Design: Tetsuya Nishio (Naruto)
- Monster Design: Mahiro Maeda (Shin Godzilla)
- Art Director: Shinji Kimura (Tekkonkinkreet)
- Music: Yuta Bando (BELLE)
With this all-star lineup and global hype, Kaiju No. 8 is shaping up to be Summer 2025’s must-watch anime.
Final Thoughts: Monster Hype, Global Reach
Kaiju No. 8 continues to break conventions — simulcasting on X, bridging East and West with artists like AURORA and OneRepublic, and building an anime world that’s both relatable and terrifying.
If Season 1 was the warning shot, Season 2 is all-out war.
