Kaiju No. 8 Teases Season 2 Release With Festive New Year Shrine Visit

The excitement for Kaiju No. 8 is reaching new heights as fans gear up for an action-packed 2025! The highly anticipated Season 2 has been hyped even further with the release of new artwork, and there’s plenty more to look forward to this year.

The latest buzz comes from Kaiju No. 8’s official social media, where Production I.G (the studio behind the anime) shared a beautiful new illustration featuring fan-favorite characters Kafka Hibino, Reno Ichikawa, and Kikoru Shinomi. The trio is shown praying at a snowy shrine as part of Japan’s hatsumode tradition, which celebrates the first shrine visit of the year. This artwork is part of the beloved Hyakkei (scenery) artwork series, which is making a comeback in 2025. Fans can look forward to a new illustration on the 8th of every month, keeping the hype alive all year long!

But that’s not all—there’s even bigger news for Kaiju No. 8 fans. A Season 1 recap movie is set to hit Japanese theaters on March 28, 2025. Along with summarizing the first season, the movie will feature an all-new OVA titled Hoshina’s Day Off. The plot of the OVA takes a lighthearted turn, showing Reno and Iharu trying to follow Hoshina on his rare day off. Of course, things don’t go as planned, adding a comedic touch to the usually action-heavy series.

And let’s not forget the biggest event of the year—Season 2 is finally arriving this summer! While the exact release date and episode count haven’t been revealed yet, fans were treated to the first Season 2 trailer during Jump Festa 2024. The upcoming season will continue to follow Kafka and his friends as they face even greater challenges and strive to grow stronger in their fight against Kaiju.

For those new to the series, Kaiju No. 8 is based on the hit Shonen Jump+ manga by Naoya Matsumoto. It’s set in a world where giant Kaiju threaten humanity daily, and Japan relies on the Kaiju Defense Force to protect its citizens. The story centers on Kafka, who unexpectedly gains Kaiju-like powers and must balance his newfound abilities with his role in the Defense Force.

With a recap movie, new artwork, a fun OVA, and Season 2 all on the way, 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Kaiju No. 8 fans. Make sure to mark your calendars for these exciting releases!