The countdown is on for the return of ‘Kaiju No. 8’, as Season 2 premieres July 19, 2025, with a brand-new trailer that’s already stirring excitement across the anime community.
Produced by Production I.G, the new season introduces fresh visuals, intense battles, and a surprise musical collaboration: the ending theme, titled ‘Beautiful Colors’, is performed by OneRepublic, marking a rare crossover between Western pop and Japanese anime.
The trailer, titled “The Will Lives On”, showcases Kafka Hibino’s evolution as Kaiju No. 8, teasing high-stakes confrontations and the arrival of Gen Narumi, Japan’s strongest anti-kaiju warrior.
The animation, once again supervised by Studio Khara for creature designs, blends urban destruction with emotional depth.
“We wanted the ending theme to reflect Kafka’s inner struggle and hope,” said OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder in a behind-the-scenes clip. “It’s a song about resilience and transformation.”
"Kaiju No. 8" Season 2 – New Trailer Feat. ED by OneRepublic!
The anime premieres next week on July 19 (Studio: Production I.G).pic.twitter.com/wilWWbKEie
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Cast and Production: ‘Kaiju No. 8’ Season 2 Returns With Powerhouse Talent
Returning cast members include:
Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino, Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro, Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa, Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina and Koki Uchiyama as Gen Narumi.
The series is directed by Shigeyuki Miya, with scripts by Yuichiro Kido and character designs by Tetsuya Nishio. The anime will stream globally via X (formerly Twitter) and Crunchyroll, ensuring fans worldwide can tune in simultaneously.
Plot Teasers and Streaming Details
Season 2 picks up after Kafka’s secret identity is exposed to select members of the Defense Force.
The story dives into the Kaiju Weapon Arc, introducing intelligent kaiju and testing Kafka’s limits.
With new threats looming, the Defense Force must evolve—and Kafka must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect humanity.
Episodes will air every Saturday at 11:00 p.m. JST, with simulcasts available globally.
