The Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1 release date and time is right around the corner. The anime focuses on the adventures of Kafka Hibino in a world impacted by creatures called Kaiju. Season 2 will adapt the Kaiju Weapon and Compatible User arcs from the manga. It will showcase Kafka struggling with his Kaiju powers and facing threats during his integration into the Defense Force.
Here’s all you need to know about when the first episode of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 will air, as well as how to stream it online.
When is the Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1 release date & time?
The episode’s release date is July 19, 2025, and its release time is 11 p.m. JST, 7 a.m. PT, and 10 a.m. ET.
Check out its release times in the U.S. below:
| Timezone | Release Date | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | July 19, 2025 | 10 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | July 19, 2025 | 7 a.m. |
Where to watch Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1
You can watch Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 1 via Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll has grown into a major platform for anime fans worldwide, offering a vast library of both subtitled and dubbed content. The service offers an expansive library of anime series and movies, including popular titles like Naruto, Attack on Titan, One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen. Crunchyroll has a free, ad-supported, limited content access version and a paid, ad-free, unlimited content access option for its users.
What is Kaiju No. 8 about?
The official synopsis for Kaiju No. 8 is as follows:
“In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in The Defense Force. He makes a promise to enlist with his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Soon, life takes them in separate ways. While employed cleaning up after Kaiju battles, Kafka meets Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s determination to join The Defense Force reawakens Kafka’s promise to join Mina and protect humanity.”
