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Kaiju No. 8 Manga Nears End as Anime Season 2 Returns in July

Shonen Jump+ confirmed the manga will end in two chapters, prompting calls for a more satisfying wrap-up

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'Kaiju No.8' image shows Reno Ichikawa

Overview

  • The manga will conclude at Chapter 129 with only two chapters remaining in its five-year run on Shonen Jump+.
  • Fans have voiced frustration over a condensed final arc and the introduction of a late-stage antagonist seen as underdeveloped.
  • Naoya Matsumoto’s series has printed over 15 million copies in Japan, underscoring its commercial success.
  • The anime adaptation has covered roughly 30 manga chapters and is scheduled to premiere Season 2 on July 19, 2025.
  • Observers say there is enough source material to sustain four to five more anime seasons, and fans are speculating about potential spin-offs.