Curious to know whether Kaiju No. 8 is canceled or renewed for Season 3? The anime focuses on Kafka Hibino joining the Defense Force with his friend Mina in a world affected by Kaiju. With Season 2 coming to an end soon, fans have been curious about the next chapter.
Here is everything you need to know about the potential third installment of the action animated series.
Has Crunchyroll canceled Kaiju No. 8 or renewed it for Season 3?
As of now, Crunchyroll has neither canceled Kaiju No. 8 nor renewed it for Season 3.
Season 2 premiered on July 19, 2025, and will conclude on September 27, 2025. So, fans were curious to know if extra episodes for the show are lined up. Lately, streaming platforms, including Crunchyroll, have adopted a strategy of releasing their shows’ seasons in parts. The most popular example is Dr. Stone Season 4, whose episodes have been broken into parts for hype. However, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is not following this release pattern. All of its episodes are to be released on their scheduled release date and times.
Besides extra episodes, fans have been looking forward to Kaiju No. 8’s next season. However, it is yet to be renewed for more seasons. But, it isn’t canceled either. Shows are usually renewed for more chapters if they are critically received well or they manage to garner viewership. Kaiju No. 8 has an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 and a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. If Season 2 manages to perform well on the viewership charts, a third season is likely to happen. Given the show’s massive popularity, Season 3 might be on the cards.
There was over one year’s gap between the premieres of Season 1 and 2. If Kaiju No. 8 Season 3 happens, it might premiere in early or mid-2026. But fans must wait for an official announcement from the makers regarding a potential third installment.
