Overview

• Season 2 Episode 1 debuts July 19 on Crunchyroll with a live simulcast at 10:00 AM ET and weekly Saturday releases thereafter.
• The manga concluded with Chapter 129 on July 17 after five years of serialization, drawing mixed reactions from fans over its rushed ending.
• The franchise has sold over 18 million printed copies and spawned spin-offs including special anime episodes and a second manga series.
• Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME has surpassed 300,000 pre-registrations ahead of its planned late-2025 launch, underscoring strong fan demand.
• Production I.G.’s anime returns with key characters in new Defense Force roles and features a same-day English dub on Crunchyroll.