Kaiju No. 8 is a highly anticipated anime series that premiered in Spring 2024. The series follows Kafka Hibino, a man who works for a company that cleans up after Kaiju (giant monster) attacks, but dreams of joining the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force.
The series has received widespread acclaim for its stunning animation, captivating story, and well-developed characters. Critics have praised it as a triumph of modern anime that sets a new benchmark for the genre.
The first season consists of 12 episodes that aired from April to June 2024. The series has already been greenlit for a second season, which was announced immediately after the season 1 finale. Details about the release date and plot of season 2 are currently unknown, but fans are eagerly anticipating its arrival.
In addition to the anime, the Kaiju No. 8 franchise includes a light novel spin-off and a manga side story. By June 2024, the original manga had over 14 million copies in circulation and has been praised for its premise, characters, and art.